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OFF THE BEATEN PATHLeiner River
Trails
JIM SWIFT
OCEAN CHRONICLESJellysh Ocean Wanderers
WELLNESS ARTISTChris Dobranski
Cuts Like a Knife
Nature on Parade
SHARING THE DIRECTION OF VANCOUVER ISLAND COMMUNITIES
ISSUE 14 | FEBRUARYMARCH 2018
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6OCEAN CHRONICLES JOSH MCINNES amp MICHAEL BEARJellyfish Ocean Wanderers
9 OFF THE BEATEN PATH | BUD LOGANThe Trails of the Leiner River
14 ARTIST FEATURE | JIM SWIFTNature on Parade
19 EAT LOCAL | BUD LOGANFight Colds and Coughs with foraged Spruce Medicine
23 WELLNESS ARTIST | CHRIS DOBRANSKICuts like a Knife
25NATUROPATHIC INSPIRATION DR INGRID PINCOTT NDGathering Treasures for Your Happiness
SHARING THE DIRECTION OF VANCOUVER ISLAND COMMUNITIES6 9
14
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May you walk gently through the world
and know its beauty all the days of your life
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PUBLISHERKealy Donaldson
GRAPHIC DESIGNER Jessie Stones
The Compass Magazine is produced amp published byKikis Communications Inc ISSN 2369-8063 2100 Park Road Campbell River BC V9W 4P7 2502031880 compassmagazineourmailcom wwwcompassmagazineca
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As the Winter comes close to being
done and we prepare for the new
energy that the sunshine will bring we
reflect on making it through another
dark season knowing that family
friends and neighbours helped get us through Harvesting
and Gathering play an extremely important role here on
the Island ndash from traditional medicinals to local edibles
knowledge sharing to practical experiences we truly can
create a lifestyle that shines with sustainability
Compass Magazine embraces Arts Culture amp Wellness to
share the direction of communities and create relevant
dialogue Gilakasla ndash Marci In this issue we connect with
bull Artist Features | Jim Swift Chris Dobranski amp Shannon Campbell-Webb
bull Eat Local | Spruce Medicine
bull Personal Coaching | Mastering Your Mindset
bull Off The Beaten Path | Leiner River Trails
bull Long Term Care for Those Who Need It
PUBLISHERS NOTE
Cheers Kealy Donaldson P U B L I S H E R
compassmagazineourmailcom wwwcompassmagazineca
COVER
Forests End
Jim Swift
CONTRIBUTORSBud LoganAndrea WagemakerIngrid Pincott NDJames L AndersonSarah WrightJosh McInnesMichael BearChad BraithwaiteJoseph McLeanMaria JiWendy JohnstoneAnnette Elliott Erika AndersonKealy Donaldson
COMPASS MAGAZINE | ISSUE 14 | FEBRUARYMARCH 2018
MAGAZINE
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Josh McInnes and Michael Bear
In July of 2012 we were ascending from a dive off the coast of Pt Loma San Diego We were
startled to find ourselves surrounded by a swarm of
large black sea nettles otherwise known as Chrysao-
ra achlyos Some of these jellyfish dwarfed the divers
having bells approaching one metre in diameter and
tentacles reaching five metre in length Luckily some
of us had brought cameras and we were able to collect
both still and video documentation of these awe-in-
spiring animals as they drifted past us undulating in
the current This species of jellyfish are rarely seen
with only a handful of sightings off Southern Califor-
nia and their distribution during most of the year is
currently unknown
Biologists recognize jellyfish as part of a taxonomic
group known as cnidarians Cnidarians are thought to
be some of the first multicellular organisms to evolve
and have been dated back to at least 550 million years
ago during the Cambrian Period This phylum con-
sists of over 11000 species worldwide with the major-
ity inhabiting marine ecosystems
Other examples of organisms belonging to this group
are corals sea anemones and hydroids Compared to
other animal groups cnidarians are characterized by
two structural body plans a sedentary polyp stage and
a medusa stage with both playing a significant role in
their ecology Cnidarians possess a gelatinous mor-
phology and exhibit a one way digestive system and a
primitive nervous system
The most distinguishing feature of jellyfish and their
cnidarian relatives are specialized secretions called
cnidae Nematocysts a form of cnidae are thread-
like barbed structures that are secreted from special-
ized cells in the jellyfishrsquos tentacles They are used for
foraging and defence and are fired upon by touch
chemical and pressure waves Once they penetrate
the tissues of an organism they secrete proteinaceous
toxins that debilitate prey or predator Some species
of cnidarian like the box jellyfish produce some of the
worldrsquos most deadly toxins able to kill an adult human
swimmer within minutes
During the spring and summer along the Pacific Coast
the sunrsquos energy provides food for small plant-like or-
ganisms called phytoplankton which act as the basis
for most coastal and oceanic food webs Numerous
species of jellyfish time their blooms to this produc-
tivity Jellyfish rely on ocean currents for their move-
ments and for food This classifies them as a form
Ocean Chronicles
Ocean Wanderers
Jellyfish | Photo Michael Bear
JELLYFISH
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of macro-plankton and both size and morphology
varies among species
The most commonly sighted species of jellyfish in-
habiting North Pacific waters is the moon jellyfish
This species blooms in March and April often in such
great numbers that large patches of dark green water
are turned turquoise The largest known species of jel-
lyfish on Earth is the lionrsquos mane which can be viewed
in the coastal waters off Vancouver Island The lionrsquos
mane distinguished by its large red to brown body is
a voracious predator that feeds on zooplankton fish
and other species of jellyfish Not all species are large
some species rarely exceed three to four centimetres
like the aggregating jellyfish which specializes on in-
vertebrate eggs drifting in the currents While hun-
dreds of species have been documented worldwide
there are likely thousands still to be discovered
With current changes in climate ocean acidification
overfishing and eutrophication both community and
food webs are changing dramatically Recent studies
have shown that there has been an increase in jelly-
fish populations with the displacement of fish As
mentioned above jellyfish are competitive predators
and may affect other species Also research in the lab
has shown that temperature has a significant impact
on the growth rates of juvenile jellyfish An increase
in temperature causes juvenile jellyfish to grow faster
which could have real world implications that are cor-
related with changes in ocean temperature
Jellyfish are fascinating organisms that warrant our at-
tention as scientists citizen scientists and the public
New species could be discovered any day as we explore
more regions of the ocean Little is known about the
toxins they produce and the possible medical benefits
they might possess Their distribution and movements
using ocean currents are poorly known The life span
of many cnidarian species is a mystery and many live
short lives ranging from a few days in certain jellyfish
species to the possible immortality that is believed to
be attained by a few hydroid species
So the next time you peer over the side of a dock and
see a jellyfish pulsating in the water or stumble across
a washed up jellyfish on a local beach take a moment
to view and enjoy these oceanic wanderers
JELLYFISHLight microscope photograph of a Planktonic Jellyfish
Photo Josh McInnes
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Recover All That Is Ours is inspired by a line by MohawkTuscarora poet Janet Rogers The
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Nation The first reading of Shannonrsquos book Who Took My
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Her first book Still No Word (Breakwater 2015) recipient
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understanding of the protocols and style around editing
Indigenous writersrsquo and poetsrsquo work As poetry editor of
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OFF THE BEATEN PATH
Bud Logan
Tahsis
The Leiner River Trails (Leiner River Estuary Trail and the Leiner River Bouldering Trail)
are located just outside the town of Tahsis on the banks
of the river and they are both pretty awesome
To access the estuary trail head out of town and go
about 05 km until you see the signs for the Leiner Riv-
er Estuary Trail There is parking and restrooms and
the trail starts here Please be aware that both black
bears and cougars are quite common in this area so
please keep your pets on a leash or better still leave
them at home
This trail is level well built and wheelchair accessible
There are boardwalks on most of the path and look-
outs to allow you great views of the estuary and salt
flats Every time I have walked these trails I have seen
deermdashlots of deermdashso keep your eyes open and your
camera handy
The plant life along this trail is incredible the birdlife
is varied and I might say pretty awesome If you
look across the inlet you will get great views of Tahsis
itself The well-constructed boardwalks are a pleasure
to walk along
A little further up the road you will come to a bridge
that crosses the Leiner River To access the Leiner Riv-
er Bouldering Trail
park on the town side
of this bridge then
cross over and look to
your leftmdashyoursquoll see
the beginning of the
Trail which wanders
along a very pretty stretch of the river This is a much
rougher trail and you are required to clamber over and
under various and very large boulders The ground is
uneven and a sturdy pair of boots should be worn This
trail is used by mountain climbers to hone their climb-
ing skills
If you are there in the fall when the salmon are run-
ning yoursquore in for a treat as the river will be full of
them leaping the rapids heading upriver to spawnmdash
truly an awesome sight Again I advise you to be care-
ful during the spawn as the river will have numerous
black bears fishing and there is a chance yoursquoll run into
one as you move about the trails I strongly suggest
you leave your pets behind when hiking these trails
Tahsis itself is absolutely beautiful too There are
breathtaking mountain views some of the best caves
on the Island and world-class wildlife viewing It is
a little jewel and it lies at the end of the Tahsis Inlet
on the west coast of Vancouver Island When I was a
boy my sister and her family lived here enjoying the
boom This was a sawmill town and the mill ran day
and night the roar of the saws setting the tone Every-
thing roared there was a great hotel a recreation cen-
tre one could expect in a much larger town a hospital
a school and shops full of people
LEINER RIVER TRAILSThe
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Bud Logan has lived on Vancouver Island since 1961 and has a deep love of the Islandrsquos wild places He is an artist environmentalist writer photographer and amateur entomologist Visit Bud at wwwgohikingca
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There was no road into town but that didnrsquot mattermdash
cars were freighted in on the Uchuck a freighter still
operating as a lifeline from Gold River to Kyuquot
The hold on the boat only allowed very small vehicles
tiny three-wheeled cars Hundreds of these little won-
ders zipped around town They were pretty awesome
to a young lad and quite hilarious to see
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At the age of 31 Albert ldquoGingerrdquo Goodwin was shot deadHis story begins long before that though Gingers father worked the coal mines in Yorkshire England and at the age of 12 Ginger got a job driving the pit ponies The Goodwins along with many other families were evict-ed from their company houses after a strike at the mine which lasted for two years This might have made most people quit coal mining but Ginger found work in sever-al other mining companies and kept at it But continuing Minersrsquo strikes kept the mines shutting down and by the time he was 19 he was on his way to a new country where he hoped to find better working conditions He was on his way to Canada
Arriving in 1909 he found work in a mine in Glace Bay Nova Scotia but soon enough there were strikes in Can-ada as well It was the same as in Englandmdashpoor con-ditions low pay and no days off With the strikes came evictions and hard-working families were left starving By 1910 Albert was heading west to BC working first in the Kootenays before heading to Vancouver Island and settling in Cumberland It was a beautiful town but the mines were very dangerousmdashmethane was the biggest danger with explosions happening all time Ten years earlier 64 men died in one such incident
Ginger was a socialist and he fought for the men in the mines becoming well-known as a labour leader over a strike lasting two years It failed mostly due to the loom-ing warmdashcoal was needed The local companies took note of Gingers involvement and blacklisted him in the local mines
He then took work in a smelter in Trail Perhaps not very impressive to look at Albert had a powerful voice and taking up the union cause he quickly moved up the ranks and was soon Vice-President of the BC Federation of Labour and President of the Trail Labour Council
In 1917 the Canadian Government introduced the Draft Goodwin was against the war but signed up and applied for a deferment Many others followed suit in seeking a
deferment When he was assessed for service he was found to have bad teeth and be in poor health small and in rough shape he received his deferment
He continued to fight for the workers and was instru-mental in a strike that shut down the smelter Just two weeks after the strike be-gan Albert was called back in for another assessment and was found to be fit for service He had no interest in fighting in Europemdash instead he headed off to Cum-berland and from there into the wilds of Vancouver Island Many others joined him helped by the people of Cumberland and labour leader Joe Naylor a social-ist and union activist who been a mentor to Goodwin
The Dominion Police were tasked with apprehending the deserters but after three months the Police were no closer to finding them The Police hired a special constable named Dan Campbell who had been a policeman until he was fired for corruption He was a man who knew his way around the forest and was good with a rifle
On July 27 Campbell came upon Goodwin in the woods where he was picking berries and shot him claiming self-defence Many did not believe his claim and he was arrested and charged with manslaughter
When Albert ldquoGingerrdquo Goodwin was buried the mines shut down and everyone walked behind his coffin in a huge procession In Vancouver the unions called for a one day strike in honour of Goodwinmdash5500 workers left their jobs the army was called in and there was much violence
Shortly after his arrest a grand jury agreed that Don Campbell had fired in self-defence He was set free
Walking in their Footsteps ALBERT GINGER GOODWINBud Logan
Photo courtesy Cumberland Museum
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Their arrival to the rivers was perfectly timed showing up at the end of winter when most
of the stored food supplies were depleted The much
needed influx of these
abundant and nutri-
ent-rich fish earned them
the name lsquosalvationrsquo or
lsquosaviourrsquo fish among
many First Nations peo-
ple The eulachon is a
small delicate member
of the smelt family They
are anadromous meaning that they come to fresh wa-
ter to spawn after spending from 1 to 3 years in the
ocean
The word lsquoeulachonrsquo is derived from Chinook a trade
language constructed out of elements of North Coast
First Nations languages English and French There are
many spelling variations of their name including ool-
ichan ooligan hooligan and ulichan The Kwakwala
word for the eulachon grease is Trsquolina
North Coast First Nations have relied upon eula-
chon for thousands of years and historically large
groups of people would gather at major fishing sites
to catch process and trade eulachon and eulachon oil
The well-established trading routes were even called
lsquogreasersquo trails in reference to the trade in eulachon oil
In recent years eulachon numbers have been on the
decline and little information is available to explain
the reasons for this Despite the decline eulachon re-
mains an important and very highly valued tradition-
al food amongst coastal First Nations
Nutritional analysis of eulachon grease has shown it to
be a rich source of Vitamin A and Omega-3 fatty acids
The fish as a whole are a good source of calcium iron
and zinc The oil was traditionally extracted by allow-
ing the fish to decay for a week or two then adding
boiling water so that the grease would rise to the top
and could be skimmed
off It would then solidify
like butter at room tem-
perature The fish were
also dried and because
of their high oil content
it is said that they were
sometimes burned like
candles earning them
the nickname lsquocandlefishrsquo
A long time resident of the BC Coast Florence Tick-
ner grew up in a floating logging camp in the 1930s
and in her book Fish Hooks amp Caulk Boots she described
eulachon being an important source of food for her
family
Every year in the early spring the oolichan swam to the rivers to spawn and we would fish them in King-come Inlet The fish were so thick that you couldnrsquot see the bottom of the river and it was easy to scoop them out of the water
We always had a stone crock containing oolichan in brine Mom would take out enough for a feed and give them a good rinse then put them to soak overnight The next morning she would change the water and that night she dried them off dredged them in flour and fried them in bacon fat We would have a feed fit for a king Mmmmrdquo
Eulachon image from DFO-MPOgcca
The Arrival of Springs
SALVATION FISHErika Anderson
Header photo courtesy of Museum at Campbell River
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A true naturalist Jim Swift was born in Stonewall Manitoba just outside Winnipeg Due to his fatherrsquos health issues his family moved to the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island Swift remembers going to school in Royston and his first real introduction to art there ldquoI had a natu-ral born interest in the environment ndash trees riv-ers fishrdquo Swift says He recalls being young and inspired Breaking ground training horses and dogs climbing mountains and building forts are just a few of his childhood memories These are pretty good memories as Swiftrsquos health took a turn in 2015 when he was diagnosed with Alz-heimerrsquos dementia
Swift continued his passions for art and na-ture at the Atlin Centre for the Arts in Northern British Columbia where literally the horizons of art became his subjects He was influenced by nature and the stars he truly felt connect-ed spiritually with his surroundings This con-
nection brought upon his contemporary visual works and as a Metis artist this energy inspired so much of his body of work Swiftrsquos instructor at the Centre Gernot pushed him to create beyond his boundaries At that time the Cen-tre hosted twenty four artists from around the world it was a very creative environment
Being that the environment played such a big role in Swiftrsquos life he gained so many direct expe-riences with wildlife Many of these experiences translated into painted works ldquoI was on the way to Deer Lake and took a moment to rest I sat down against a maple tree to watch what was happening a young buck came right up to me and starting sniffing my shoes Irsquove encountered many animals face-to-face including a Grizzlyrdquo says Swift as he points out the picture he cap-tured of the grizzly he mentioned ldquoI painted the memory something Irsquoll never forgetrdquo
ARTIST FEATURE
JIM SWIFTNature on Parade
I s s u e 14 | C O M PASS M A G A Z I N E | 1 5W W WC O M PASS M A G A Z I N E C A
Swift worked as a Fisheries Field Technician counting salmon in different regions but he also is a carpenter by trade Metis Nation sponsored Swift to get his Carpentry Instructors diploma as well as his Field Technician certification
Swift not only works as a visual artist painting he is also a writer and loves to share his experiences through storytelling With so many special times during his youth he loves the opportunity to share these experiences with the younger gen-eration of his family and others interested in his captivating stories He remembers being in the Black CreekMerville area where a wolf came up next to him and rubbed against him These are some of the amazing times in the life of Jim Swift
On a daily basis Swift is dealing with Alzheimers which has changed his life quite drastically Just before he was diagnosed he knew he wasnrsquot well he had even stopped driving Now Swift
Nature on Parade
Learn more about Jim SwiftwwwJimSwiftArtcom
relies on his partner Christina and volunteers Swift is able to attend the Adult Centre 3 times per week and has a volunteer take him out for walks and coffee Once a week he paints with Gerry who guides him to continue on and used his artistry in part as therapy
Swift has always been a lover of world music and has an extensive collection of musicmdashhe still loves to dance Swiftrsquos diagnosis changed the landscape of his life but he still feels that his art speaks to people and welcomes reactions to his work on all levels
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ARTIST FEATURE
White Buffalo Spirit 1997 Jim Swift jimswiftartcom
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White Buffalo Spirit 1997 Jim Swift jimswiftartcom
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What you think you become What you feel you attract
What you imagine you create Buddha
Our mindset is the source of the reality we live in It is the foundation for what we think and feel which informs the behaviour that shapes our life By bringing conscious-ness to our thought patterns we are able to make choic-es aligned with our vision and aspiration Our thoughts shape our actions
One of my dear friends is a successful business trainer she set a goal to contact ten businesses to set up meetings When we spoke she said Ive made five calls and its not fun Im going to stop now I need to find a different way to do it What do you think I reflected that her thought that its not fun gave her permission to stop I asked What if you keep going regardless if its fun or not What if you know for certain that one of these ten businesses will hire you in the end She laughed and finished con-tacting the rest of businesses
Catch the stories your mind is telling you What you think you become What you focus on you create more of
A client of mine owns a large fitness business When we started coaching one of his goals was to work less so he could spend more time with his family His busi-ness grows when hes there and suffers when hes not He was frustrated with his employees and he did not feel he could trust them to do the right thing when hes not present After few months of coaching we discovered he spent a significant portion of his time finding problems and fixing them as quickly as possible I asked him to be curious about what his staff might think the next time he finds a problems and ask them questions he has no answer for
Maria Ji is a professional business and life coach Maria focuses her coaching practice on supporting people to create the life of their dreams wwwmariajicoachingcom
ENTREPRENEURIAL AND LEADERSHIP COACHING Maria Ji
Three days later he reported that his team is excited to be implementing new strategies which gives him the free-dom him to be with his family and go on speaking tours
By shifting his focus from doing it the right way (his way) to empowering his team to contribute they were able to co-create new possibilities to expand the business and to support his dreams of helping others
Albert Einstein once said The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking It cannot be changed without changing our thinking
Its easy said than done However with continued prac-tice we can all master our mindset by learning to change our thinkingmdashand change our reality
Be a mindful listener of your language What story is your mind telling you If you want to change careers and the story is Well I cant possibly find a job that I love and still make the money I make right now ask yourself really Is there nobody in the world doing what they love and making the amount money they want Is that true If you say one thing and your sub-conscious mind is telling you another your actions will reflect the confusion and frustration of not having what you want
Our energy flows to where our attention goes Wether your true desire is that perfect partner your dream house a baby new job or travel around the world do whatever you can to be present to that goal Write out the detail of the house you want to live in picture your-self hopping on the plane to your adventure see yourself in your dream job and sitting in the office you want Do this activity at least three times a day
What you focus on you create more of With consistent practice everyone can be the master of their mind
Mastering Your Mindset A MUST HAVE SKILL TO MASTER YOUR BUSINESS AND YOUR LIFE
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Bud Logan
Spruce bark cones and needles can be used to make a tea or syrup that can relieve colds reduce the
fever from flu and ease joint pain that comes with these
ailments The cones produce the best medicine cones
are picked year round from the tops of young trees but
all the ingredients have various components that when
cooked together complement each other both in taste
and in the ability to work as medicine
Directions for tea Usually about 15 cones along with
needles and bark are boiled for 10 to 15 minutes in a pot
of water to make tea The longer they boil the stronger
the medicine becomes strain the liquid before drink-
ing it Spruce tea relieves coughing and sore throats and
stuffed chests Those who are sick with colds can take
it three or four times a day for up to five days You can
cool this tea and serve over ice if you like Sweeten to
taste with honey or brown sugar syrup
Directions for syrup To make a syrup that can be used
like any cold syrup as well as a winter treat when put
on ice cream requires a bit more work To make a basic
syrup you add to a big pot all the ingredients and cover
with water boil then simmer the mix for hours until it
has reduced down to about a quarter of its contents and
strain Then add the sweetener and there it is
I like to use three cups of needles around 15 spruce
cones about a cup of fir needles for a cystitis flavor and
some spruce gum if handy The spruce gum is strong
in medicine and only a small amount should be used
Cover with about 6 cups of water and boil this gently
until it has reduced down to 3 cups in volume Strain
this
Add to this mixture about ten rose hips place these
in a tied muslin bag when adding to avoid getting any
hip hairs in the mix as these will give one an itchy bot-
tom Along with the hips add some hawthorn berries
and crow berries both can be gathered in the late fall
winter months dont worry if the hawthorn berries are
dried out as this is best Crow berries are gathered up in
the high country and can be found even when covered
in snow You can replace these berries with store bought
berries if you must To this add a teaspoon of cinnamon
and you could add some grated orange or lemon peel
for flavor Bring to a boil and then simmer until you
have a cup of fluid left strain again and add your sweet-
ener Honey works well or add a sugar sweetener
To make a brown sugar sweetener just add equal amounts
of brown sugar and water boil down while stirring until
it is a thick mixture For every cup of syrup you will add
a cup of honey or sugar mixture simmer this for about
10 minutes cool and place in a glass container It will stay
good for a month or more in the fridge
The Spruce tree has many medicinal uses the sap that
can be found year round on spruce trees and in green
firewood can be used to soothe irritated skin and when
applied to cuts helps healing and reduces the chance
of infection You are looking for new sap that has re-
cently run from the wood of the tree
Collect sap thatrsquos really sticky and clear Warm it in the
same amount of water until itrsquos melted and then put
an equal or slightly smaller amount of Vaseline Use a
clean stick and stir it
slowly You can use
this as a cream for
cuts and sore mus-
cles It smells nice
too it should always
be kept at room
temperature
EatLOCAL Spruce Medicine
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Happy New Year Can you believe January 2018 is almost overhellip and Spring is just around the corner This issue is about Harvesting and Gatheringmdashbut how does this relate to Staging and Home ownership you ask Well let me tell you
The possessions we have spent years gathering can bring us much joy and invoke great memories of family and friends and donrsquot forget fur babies The buck head in the man cave that reminds hubby of that great weekend hunting trip with the boys or the dried roses from a special Valentines day in the master bedroom Itrsquos amazing how special these are to us
Letrsquos talk about harvesting In todays market with houses sell-ing for multiple offers your home can reap a plentiful bounty at harvest Here are some stats to show you the potential
2017 Real Estate in Campbell River
bull The average sale price of a was up 18bull Houses sold within 42 days at 98 of asking (Nov 123
Dec107)bull Houses made up 63 of sales and Condos 31bull Willow Point prices up 20 Campbell River Central 17bull 136 houses sold for over $500000
Now lets talk about gathering and harvesting together A home desired by multiple buyers will allow you to reap the largest harvest on your biggest investment Having your house Market Ready by reducing possessions gathered over the years will allow your house to look bigger feel more open and inviting This gives potential buys a sense of calm and tran-quility If the buyer doesnrsquot FALL IN LOVE with your home they wont buy it
Not sure what to store or remove Idyllic Homes is here to help Everything you donrsquot immediately need while your house is for sale can possibly be packed away And not to bring it to the new home but to donate it This small step can be done over the ldquorainy seasonrdquo we are currently experiencing and you will be well on your way to being Market Ready for Spring
Supplied by Sarah Baikie Personal Real Estate Corporation REMAX Check Realty
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Uncovering food sensitivities can be a challenge and often involves a lot of guess work We use a non-invasive method to quickly screen for over 200
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GATHERING amp HARVESTING This is a trick you wont find in running magazines wont learn from famous athletes It began like most of our father amp son runs Ryan in his yellow stroller me pushing wildly behind Sunset was two hours away enough to bring us across town to the mythical Hilltop Store where I had promised him his very first Clif Bar
I expected to be there in about an hour instead my run lasted seven minutes Suddenly the front of the stroller reared up like a cocoon about to burst And it was for my sons voice shouted Now Ryan wants get out
My running place subsided and out came Ryan After all exercise is more important for him than me With the right training I can run 50K but with the wrong training my son could become an elite couch potato Our rule is simple if he wants to rest let him rest If he wants to go let him go Its a training plan tailored for toddlers
Now I had a helper pushing our stroller calling out to pedestrians and puppies examining the trails drain-age system closely The water goes in that pipe over there and comes out over here You see that Daddy Daddy did see that And I also saw an old yellow bull-dozer parked beside the trail for us to enjoy
The 1946 Caterpillar was looking great despite wear from many tiny sneakers Ryan held out his arms and I boosted him up showed him how to not trip over the gearbox He put on his driving mittens grasped the cold iron levers We were no longer behind schedule -- we were operating outside of time on our very own track The old dozer shuddered and roared to life vivid in our shared imagination Sunlight fell across us as it did back then as it will in all the years ahead
The stroller waited patiently headlamp tucked away for the inevitable nighttime run VROOM the bull-dozer said through Ryan Hand in hand we rumbled towards the future
GROWING UP COASTAL
Joseph McLean lives in Powell River where he runs a computer specialty store a whimsical blog and the occasional marathon FacebookcomGrowingUpCoastal
Joseph McLean
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She has to be the center of attention all the time Narcissistic mothers love to be waited on Older narcissis-tic mothers often use the natural limitations of aging to manipulate dramas often by neglecting their health or by doing things they know will make them ill This gives her the opportunity to cash in on the investment she made while training you to wait on her as a child Then she calls you demanding your presence immediately If you dont provide the attention she needs you look extremely bad to everyone else
She manipulates your emotions in order to feed on your pain She will not seem to care how much the ma-nipulation of her emotions and the self-pity repels other people One weird behavior that is very common to nar-cissists her dramas may also center around the tragedies of other people often relating how much she suffered by association and trying to distress her listeners as she cries over the horrible murder of someone she wouldnt recog-nize if they had passed her on the street
Shes selfish and willful She always makes sure she has the best of everything She insists on having her own way all the time and she will ruthlessly manipulatively pursue it even if what she wants isnt worth all the effort shes put-ting into it
She is self centered Shell give you hand-me-downs or market something for herself as a gift for you (I thought Id give you my old bicycle and buy myself a new one)New gifts are often obviously cheap and are usually things that dont suit you or that you cant use or are a quid pro quo if you buy her the gift she wants she will buy you an item of your choice She may buy you a gift and get the identical item for herself or take you shopping for a gift and get herself something nice at the same time to make herself feel better She is very defensive and extremely sensitive to any criticism If you criticize or defy her she will explode with fury threaten storm rage and may become violent Not all narcissists abuse physically but most do often in sub-
tle deniable ways It allows them to vent their rage at your failure to be the solution to their internal havoc and si-multaneously to teach you to fear them Narcissists also abuse by exposing you to violence If one of your siblings got beaten she made sure you saw
She is never wrong about anything No matter what shes done she wont ever genuinely apologize for any-thing Instead any time she feels she is being made to apologize she will sulk and pout issue an insulting apolo-gy or negate the apology she has just made with justifica-tions qualifications or self pity
She makes you look crazy If you try to confront her about something shes done shell tell you that you have a very vivid imagination (this is a phrase commonly used by abusers of all sorts to invalidate your experience of their abuse) that you dont know what youre talking about or that she has no idea what youre talking about This is an extremely aggressive and exceptionally infuriating tactic called gaslighting common to abusers of all kinds Your perceptions of reality are continually undermined so that you end up without any confidence in your intuition your memory or your powers of reasoning
She Lies To outsiders shell lie thoughtfully and delib-erately always in a way that can be covered up if shes confronted with her lie She will claim to be unable to re-member bad things she has done Lying is one way that she creates conflict in the relationships and lives of those around her
Negotiating the Legacy of a NARCISSISTIC MOTHER
PART 2
SHIFT HAPPENS Andrea Wagemaker
Author unknown repurposed by Andrea Wagemaker in hope that it will be of help to daughters of Narcissistic mothers
I am a Licensed Clinical Hypnotherapist and Certified Life Coach specializing in working with daughters of Narcissistic Mothers Through Hypnosis and a personalized coaching program you will begin to start taking control of your negative thought pat-terns reclaim your life and stop the toxic legacy To set up your life changing appointment call Shift Happens Coaching and Clinical Hypnotherapy at 250-338-3401
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Chris Dobranski was born in Edmonton Alberta and by all means is an all-Canadian guy His special artistic talents really shine
through his mixed media work gemstone carving and metal forging Based
out of Tahsis over the past decade Dobranski has been back and forth to
Europe Germany and Russia completely focused on his art He now spends
most of his time in Germany getting ready to launch his Studio Gallery in
February 2018 While Dobranski started his
career as a hospital technician on the West
Coast of British Columbia he was drawn to
carve in his off time ldquoWhen I was in Haida
Gwaii and the hospital work ended I started
carving full time he remembers
ldquoI
had been
carving for
about ten years
but it wasnrsquot until
moving to Haida Gwaii
that I truly started to respect and
enjoy bringing mediums to life working
with Fred Watmough my teacher friend
and carving partner He instilled in me the
notion that every piece is a practice piece
Every time I showed him what I thought
was a finished piece he would smile and say
ldquoItrsquos nice but when are you going to finish itrdquo Those
words have pushed me to improve and allow me to test
the bounds of insanity by illusion and lightrdquo Dobranski
writes in his bio
Dobranski spent time designing knives and practicing metal
work with Forge Master Jean Colin each knife receives a special
hand-carved handle by Chris He works with many mediums his
work is incredibly complex and takes hundreds of hours ldquoFamily crests
can take 400 plus hours as they are specialty pieces heirlooms really
Gemstones can easily take 400-500 hours to cut Clients are always thrilled
with the end workrdquo Dobranski says
ldquoI found it extremely difficult to be qualified as an Artist in Canada with no
formal education or gallery exhibits I decided to seek out the capital of gem-
stone carving and found myself in Rheinland-Pfalz which really is my sec-
ond home on the Rhine Riverrdquo
The village Dobranski resides with his fianceacute Gisla is built for carvers Before
power they ran water wheels to create power for the artists He truly is follow-
WELLNESS ARTIST
Connect with Chris Dobranski through Facebook and Twitter
Chris DobranskiCUTS LIKE A KNIFE
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ing his roots and heritage from his family who are still
based in Alberta While working for established gem-
stone carvers he decided he needed to create space for
himself and open his own studio gallery From quartz
crystals to yew wood to iron Dobranski is ready for his
space to open to the public and feels well supported by
his European clients and North American ones too ldquoAll
the tools and machines are set up now the gemstone
roughing machine is ready Therersquos room for up to two
other carvers maybe a goldsmithrdquo he speculates
Dobranskirsquos talents are tremendous and show through
his works and awards his Jade Swordfish won First at
the 2014 Jade Symposium where he also was awarded
in the Sculpture-Gold Category He continues to learn
everydaymdashpracticing carving learning languages and
building relationships especially with the Master Carv-
ers in the village and neighbouring regions ldquoAlthough
Irsquom on a work visa now is the time to look how we treat
each other Facing racism is facing big barriers but I
see globalization connecting the next generationsrdquo says
Dobranski He is planning to be back in Tahsis this sum-
mer to reconnect
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For more of Dr Pincottrsquos articles visit wwwPerceptiveHealthca or wwwdrpincottcom and wwwbcnaca to find an ND near you
We are well into 2018 and most have long forgotten their New Years Resolutions I hope to inspire you to gather a few new habits over the next year to con-tribute to your physical health and your mental and brain health too Physical trainer Amber Joliat recommends set-ting 30 day intentions from New Moon to New Moon
I was happy to see the Globe amp Mail headline ldquoYour smart-phone addiction is making you stupid And inattentive And anti-social And unhealthyrdquo on January 6 The aver-age daily user looks at their phone 150 times and spends 3-5 hours on them Tristan Harris a former product manager at Google educates people through ldquoTime Well Spentrdquo on the dangers of the social media platform that causes spurts of dopamine creating real addictions The former vice-president of Facebook prohibits his own chil-dren from social media
In ldquoThe Big Disconnectrdquo Catherine Steiner-Adair explains that children ages 4-18 feel frustration fatigue and loss when they come home to parents who are on their de-vices With recent spikes in mental health issues includ-ing ADD among adolescents and the concomitant rise in electronic devices it behooves parents to learn ways to set limits on smartphone usage Intention Unplug for hours during the day
I read or listen to the radio to get the news rather than watch it I can then control the emotional impact I read the Saturday Globe amp Mail and then for fun I watch or listen to comedy to get the rest CBC Radio One Because News This Hour Has 22 Minutes and Rick Mercer Report Hey humor is great for mental health and I learn a lot
The blue light emitting from our devices causes eye dis-eases and strain According to my eye doctor more than
two hours of exposure per day is contributing to Macular Degeneration damage to the retina and vision loss Apply ldquoNight Shiftrdquo or ldquoTwilightrdquo to your devices from 10pm to 7am Optometrists provide protective eye wear or yellow tinting of lenses as options
One of the favorite parts of our ldquomorning boot camprdquo ex-ercise class is the stretching section when 10 minutes of healing music is played Music has a huge impact on men-tal health so find ldquohealingrdquo music to help with stress
Discover the joy of adding 100 pure essential oils to your life with Young Living or Doterra Learn to make your own blends to treat stress headaches muscle aches and insom-nia to lessen the over the counter toxic drugs ldquoThievesrdquo blend a great household cleaner reduces chemical use in the home Drop doses of edible oils such as lemon lime or orange to ldquosoda streamrdquo water will get the pop out of the house
Cook with a pressure cooker Pick one made with stain-less steel and discover how you can make a full meal from scratch in 30-45 minutes You will be amazed at the flavor and the ease
Spend less than you make and start a holiday account Re-place going out for coffee and lunch everyday with taking your lunch to work
Pick a new applemdashie honey crispmdashand eat one every day
Read ldquoMindful Drinkingrdquo by Rosamund Dean and ldquoDrinkrdquo by Ann Dowsett Johnston to help change your relation-ship with alcohol decrease your consumption and add to your holiday account
Happy Gathering
Gathering Treasures FOR YOUR HAPPINESS
NATUROPATHIC INSPIRATIONSIngrid Pincott ND
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Wendy Johnstone is the founder of Keystone Eldercare Solutions With a Masters Degree in Gerontology and close to 20 years experience Wendy is passionate about supporting seniors and caregivers wwwkeystoneeldercarecom
Making the decision to move a spouse or aging parent into long term care is one of the most dif-ficult decisions families make Guilt resentment confu-sion and relief are just some of the emotions caregivers experience Many families tend to underestimate how difficult the transition can be and often find themselves unprepared emotionally and practically
Family caregivers and the person they care for are often overwhelmed by the magnitude of the decision and the process Itrsquos not only the move itself rather the prepara-tion of the move and the adjustment post-move Before we get into the nitty-gritty itrsquos actually helpful to clarify what is meant by ldquolong term carerdquo Trust me there are so many different ways to describe this form of housing it makes me dizzy
Itrsquos technically called Complex Care however other more common terms used are long term care residential care and nursing home What it really means a facility that provides 24-hour skilled nursing care and supervi-sion for people who are no longer able to care for them-selves Staff members administer medications and assist residents with daily activities such as eating bathing and dressing Less than 5 of Canadians live in complex care facilities with an average age being well into their late 80s Eligibility for a government subsidized complex care fa-cility is evaluated and determined by a case manager at your local Health Authority Factors considered include health status the family caregiverrsquos ability to provide the necessary care and support in the home and if the com-munity resources currently being used are appropriate safe and sustainable Those assessed as having the great-est and urgent needs are given priority for admission to the first available and appropriate bed Cost is a daily rate based on 80 of a seniors income There are also private Residential Care facilities where no subsidies are available
Once a decision is made it can feel like having to wait it
out Some families feel this part of the transition is very difficult with the uncertainty of when a bed will be avail-able and feeling they need to be prepared for a move at any time Some families and the person being cared for experience increased anxiety and stress during this period
Building a circle of support people is really important Choose a team of people to support you emotionally and physically as well as supports who have very practical skills including having cared for someone in complex care legal and financial experience excellent listener etc If you are a joiner think about a Caregiverrsquos Support group There are several groups for specific diseases such as stroke Parkinsonrsquos and dementia If you are having dif-ficulty finding information accessing these groups please contact me directly and Irsquoll point you in the right direction
I know it is easier said than done however caring for yourself as a caregiver is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family member Your role as a caregiver doesnrsquot end when the person you are caring for moves into complex care
Navigating the HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
Wendy Johnstone
Long Term Care
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Chad is the owner of Fitness Etc in Campbell River Courtenay Parksville He and his staff are always here to help Whether its product knowledge or help with diet and training advice they are here for you wwwfitness-etcca
FITNESS ETC Chad Braithwaite
With the New Years resolution crowd in full swing this time of year in every local gym across Canada I have decided to focus this month on the Top 10 gym peevesNow this isnt every peeve but these are the most common ones that will drive the average person up the wall So please remember that when you go to the gym it comes down to RE-SPECT for others that are there to do the same thing you are
Unracked WeightsBy far the most common complaint among regular gym-go-ers is that of un-racked weights Be it dumbbells kettlebells weight plates or bars lifters who are disrespectful enough to leave equipment scattered on the floor flat out SUCK Theres no nice way to state it Rather than do the courteous (and proper) thing and pick up after themselves these individuals leave things strewn about weaving a path of destruction that would make a crazed military general envious No matter if youre lifting 40 lbs or 400 lbs re-rack the weights when youre done
People on Cell PhonesOh to be a lifter in the glory days of bodybuilding with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno You know when people were actually focused on lifting weights at the gym and not talking on cell phones While modern times have done won-ders for portable communication devices the downside is that these same smartphones are attached to the hands and ears of every bro and girl at the gym Heads up cell phone addicts mdash the gym is for LIFTING not talking texting or insta-snapping and face-gramming your friends
People with CamerasThese days every guy or girl with some sort of camera thinks heshe is a celebrity or YouTube star in the making These wannabe fitness celebs troll in and around the gym with their handy camera and filming crew shooting everything from their foam rolling to cool down and everything in between Rather
than focus on actually lifting these folks are focused getting the proper lighting set to make their bicep or glute look picture perfect Do everyone a favor and save the camera antics for your own time not when the rest of us are making gains
Not using HeadphonesHaving the right music playing during your workout can help you get an edge and grind out an extra rep or two while train-ing The wonders of modern technology have given us the ability to listen to our own preferred music rather than the ir-ritating techno or emo-rock blasted in corporate gyms across the country
However there are those individuals who absolutely refuse to use headphones with their audio playerscell phones and feel the need to share their music preferences with the other 25 people in the gym Listen we each have our own music likes and genres You might enjoy listening to Bieber on constant repeat but the rest of us could really do without that crap
ScreamingThere must be a scientific study somewhere in the bro maga-zines that proves that grunting shouting and screaming helps you lift more weights Theres no other explanation for why the muscle-bound bros at the gym scream incessantly even while doing their warm-ups Sure if youre going for a 1RM max squat or deadlift you might be compelled to scream out of sheer exertion but more often than not your screaming is setting you up for a hard jab in the throat
Broken Water FountainMost days gym rats are walking around with gallon jugs of water (which is completely unnecessary in its own right But for those of us using a standard shaker or reusable water bottle nothing is more irritating than trying to fill up your water bottle before or during your workout and the water fountain is broken How is this even possible Continued on next page
Chads Top Ten
GYM PET PEEVES
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Puddles of SweatYes during intense weight lifting youre going to sweat and when in a particularly poorly ventilated gym youre likely to be dripping in sweat No matter how much or little you do sweat or how well (poorly) the place is air-conditioned there is NO excuse for leaving a giant puddle of your DNA on the floor machine bench or exercise mat You wouldnt want to lay back on somebody elses giant pool of sweat and the rest of us dont want to touch yours If youre a profuse sweater carry a towel with you around the gym and wipe up after yourself
ExhibitionistsFortunately most people are considerate enough to walk around the gym in remotely acceptable clothing The same cant be said for the locker room There are showers stalls and changing rooms for a reason You might have the phy-sique of Adonis reincarnate but the rest of the people in the locker room dont need a front row seat to your private show-ing of the Full Monty
Set InterruptersWe all know this guy hes the one that comes up to you in the middle of doing leg press and asks Can I hop in real quick
While youre focused on not getting crushed by the stack of plates on each side of the machine this bozo is wondering if he can interrupt your workout so he can keep his circuit train-ing routine going unimpeded If someone is training and not wasting time or taking excessively long breaks at a certain sta-tion have some freaking patience and wait until theyre done
Hogging MachinesBuilding off the previous pet peeve comes the guy at the gym who hogs the machine This is the guy who continues to oc-cupy a machine talking to other bros or texting on his phone between sets or even worse after hes completely finished If youre going to take a 10-minute break between sets get off the machine and let other people work in
Have some respectThe gym is a sacred environment and when youre worship-ping at the temple of gains show some respect for the loca-tion and those in attendance If youre guilty of one or sev-eral of these gym pet peeves consider doing some personal homework on yourself and fix these annoying habits Other-wise build your own personal gym at home where you can do whatever you want however you want
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HEARTSTRONG Sarah Wright
70 years ago humans had a lot more physical work to do in their day to day life Today it takes effort to get moving and get active Kids were able to roam a lot farther from home which meant more unorganized physical activity and the opportuni-ty to build skills around decision making which leads to more confidence
On the flip side of that wersquove come a long way in terms of fig-uring out how to help people move better more efficiently and with more confidence How much exercise or activity do you really need to do A term called Physical Literacy has become a very hot topic over the last few years
The International Physical Literacy Association describes it as the motivation confidence physical competence knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engage-ment in physical activities (Whitehead 2016)
Many middle aged clients have become inactive as a result of both less inherent and automatic physical activity in their day to day lives but also because they may lack the skills and knowledge on how to get moving in a variety of different ways ndash either they havenrsquot been active in the past or a condition has changed the way they need to move There is no one perfect way our bodies need variety and most importantly we need to do the things we enjoy this encourages physical emotional spiritual and mental health and also means we will stick with it
Physical Literacy is a new catch phrase that encompasses a positive attitude towards being active and having the physical skills to do it The focus is mainly on giving children the chance to learn about their bodies on a variety of surfaces challenge themselves and ultimately have the confidence to try new things
I encourage you to ask your childrenrsquos coaches if they know what physical literacy is and whether every child they come in contact with is going to leave every practice with a positive feeling
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Physical Literacy
Sarah Wright is a Certified Exercise Physiologist and Practicing Kinesiologist and co-owner of Heart Strong Fitness
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H E A LT H amp W E L L N E SS
BEING HUMAN James L Anderson
The Human Dream
We Humans today are on a collision course where civilization and our biosphere may not survive The tiny cabal of supreme elite now ruling us cannot save us Those Global Fools think it is ldquotheirrdquo world It is not It is OURS It is ours to lose
Somehow we have to come together and believe we can change the world again It is time you and I reach be-yond our desperate separate lives and stand together as one life force and do the impossible hand in hand
We must make it through
The finest thing any of our leaders can do for us is to truly believe in each of us enough so that they inspire us to be more than we thought we could possibly become Our life force has done the impossible before We must do it again
Deep within us each of us has the potential to leave behind our primitive state of mind and become one
PART 1
whole golden new civilization together
We have always secretly known that Universe would one day summon the life spirit inside us to a final con-vergence with the reason why you and I were given the gift of life It is the lesson of life and eternity It is what Universe means
Deep inside in the heart center we have known thatthere will come a point where Humankind and Uni-verse itself will be poised finally on the fulcrum of eternity on the threshold of total oblivion or a new dawnhellip a new dream This is that point This is that dream
Human beings must learn to truly care for each other or Humankind will perish from this earth
We either live together or die apart
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6OCEAN CHRONICLES JOSH MCINNES amp MICHAEL BEARJellyfish Ocean Wanderers
9 OFF THE BEATEN PATH | BUD LOGANThe Trails of the Leiner River
14 ARTIST FEATURE | JIM SWIFTNature on Parade
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23 WELLNESS ARTIST | CHRIS DOBRANSKICuts like a Knife
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May you walk gently through the world
and know its beauty all the days of your life
Apache Blessing
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PUBLISHERKealy Donaldson
GRAPHIC DESIGNER Jessie Stones
The Compass Magazine is produced amp published byKikis Communications Inc ISSN 2369-8063 2100 Park Road Campbell River BC V9W 4P7 2502031880 compassmagazineourmailcom wwwcompassmagazineca
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As the Winter comes close to being
done and we prepare for the new
energy that the sunshine will bring we
reflect on making it through another
dark season knowing that family
friends and neighbours helped get us through Harvesting
and Gathering play an extremely important role here on
the Island ndash from traditional medicinals to local edibles
knowledge sharing to practical experiences we truly can
create a lifestyle that shines with sustainability
Compass Magazine embraces Arts Culture amp Wellness to
share the direction of communities and create relevant
dialogue Gilakasla ndash Marci In this issue we connect with
bull Artist Features | Jim Swift Chris Dobranski amp Shannon Campbell-Webb
bull Eat Local | Spruce Medicine
bull Personal Coaching | Mastering Your Mindset
bull Off The Beaten Path | Leiner River Trails
bull Long Term Care for Those Who Need It
PUBLISHERS NOTE
Cheers Kealy Donaldson P U B L I S H E R
compassmagazineourmailcom wwwcompassmagazineca
COVER
Forests End
Jim Swift
CONTRIBUTORSBud LoganAndrea WagemakerIngrid Pincott NDJames L AndersonSarah WrightJosh McInnesMichael BearChad BraithwaiteJoseph McLeanMaria JiWendy JohnstoneAnnette Elliott Erika AndersonKealy Donaldson
COMPASS MAGAZINE | ISSUE 14 | FEBRUARYMARCH 2018
MAGAZINE
Entire magazine contents are copyright All rights reserved Reproduction prohibited without Publishers written consent
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Josh McInnes and Michael Bear
In July of 2012 we were ascending from a dive off the coast of Pt Loma San Diego We were
startled to find ourselves surrounded by a swarm of
large black sea nettles otherwise known as Chrysao-
ra achlyos Some of these jellyfish dwarfed the divers
having bells approaching one metre in diameter and
tentacles reaching five metre in length Luckily some
of us had brought cameras and we were able to collect
both still and video documentation of these awe-in-
spiring animals as they drifted past us undulating in
the current This species of jellyfish are rarely seen
with only a handful of sightings off Southern Califor-
nia and their distribution during most of the year is
currently unknown
Biologists recognize jellyfish as part of a taxonomic
group known as cnidarians Cnidarians are thought to
be some of the first multicellular organisms to evolve
and have been dated back to at least 550 million years
ago during the Cambrian Period This phylum con-
sists of over 11000 species worldwide with the major-
ity inhabiting marine ecosystems
Other examples of organisms belonging to this group
are corals sea anemones and hydroids Compared to
other animal groups cnidarians are characterized by
two structural body plans a sedentary polyp stage and
a medusa stage with both playing a significant role in
their ecology Cnidarians possess a gelatinous mor-
phology and exhibit a one way digestive system and a
primitive nervous system
The most distinguishing feature of jellyfish and their
cnidarian relatives are specialized secretions called
cnidae Nematocysts a form of cnidae are thread-
like barbed structures that are secreted from special-
ized cells in the jellyfishrsquos tentacles They are used for
foraging and defence and are fired upon by touch
chemical and pressure waves Once they penetrate
the tissues of an organism they secrete proteinaceous
toxins that debilitate prey or predator Some species
of cnidarian like the box jellyfish produce some of the
worldrsquos most deadly toxins able to kill an adult human
swimmer within minutes
During the spring and summer along the Pacific Coast
the sunrsquos energy provides food for small plant-like or-
ganisms called phytoplankton which act as the basis
for most coastal and oceanic food webs Numerous
species of jellyfish time their blooms to this produc-
tivity Jellyfish rely on ocean currents for their move-
ments and for food This classifies them as a form
Ocean Chronicles
Ocean Wanderers
Jellyfish | Photo Michael Bear
JELLYFISH
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of macro-plankton and both size and morphology
varies among species
The most commonly sighted species of jellyfish in-
habiting North Pacific waters is the moon jellyfish
This species blooms in March and April often in such
great numbers that large patches of dark green water
are turned turquoise The largest known species of jel-
lyfish on Earth is the lionrsquos mane which can be viewed
in the coastal waters off Vancouver Island The lionrsquos
mane distinguished by its large red to brown body is
a voracious predator that feeds on zooplankton fish
and other species of jellyfish Not all species are large
some species rarely exceed three to four centimetres
like the aggregating jellyfish which specializes on in-
vertebrate eggs drifting in the currents While hun-
dreds of species have been documented worldwide
there are likely thousands still to be discovered
With current changes in climate ocean acidification
overfishing and eutrophication both community and
food webs are changing dramatically Recent studies
have shown that there has been an increase in jelly-
fish populations with the displacement of fish As
mentioned above jellyfish are competitive predators
and may affect other species Also research in the lab
has shown that temperature has a significant impact
on the growth rates of juvenile jellyfish An increase
in temperature causes juvenile jellyfish to grow faster
which could have real world implications that are cor-
related with changes in ocean temperature
Jellyfish are fascinating organisms that warrant our at-
tention as scientists citizen scientists and the public
New species could be discovered any day as we explore
more regions of the ocean Little is known about the
toxins they produce and the possible medical benefits
they might possess Their distribution and movements
using ocean currents are poorly known The life span
of many cnidarian species is a mystery and many live
short lives ranging from a few days in certain jellyfish
species to the possible immortality that is believed to
be attained by a few hydroid species
So the next time you peer over the side of a dock and
see a jellyfish pulsating in the water or stumble across
a washed up jellyfish on a local beach take a moment
to view and enjoy these oceanic wanderers
JELLYFISHLight microscope photograph of a Planktonic Jellyfish
Photo Josh McInnes
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Recover All That Is Ours is inspired by a line by MohawkTuscarora poet Janet Rogers The
exhibition redefines the ideas about Canada and its
500 hundred year-old relationship with Turtle Island
through de-colonial poetics mythology and contempo-
rary multi-disciplinary Indigenous art practices
Featuring six indigenous Canadian female artists Recover
All That Is Ours opens March 1 2018 at the Campbell Riv-
er Art Gallery ldquoThis contemporary exhibit is unmasking
the politics of colonizationrdquo says Vicky Chainey Gagnon
Campbell River Art Gallery Chief Curator and Executive
Director
Guest Curator Shannon Webb-Campbell says she is hon-
oured to curate this exhibit ldquoItrsquos multifaceted multi-me-
dium and all-female indigenous artists she says The
art is a contemporary relationship between land body
and indigenous art practices
An award-winning Mirsquokmaq poet writer and curator
Webb-Campbell is a member of Qalipu Mirsquokmaq First
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Nation The first reading of Shannonrsquos book Who Took My
Sister will be hosted on March 3 as part of the exhibit
The book is already receiving acclaim
Her first book Still No Word (Breakwater 2015) recipient
of Egale Canadarsquos Out In Print Award is a collection of
poems She was Canadian Women In Literary Arts crit-
ic-in-residence in 2014 and is a board member Her play
Neither Love Letters Nor Moonlight premiered at the Arts
and Culture Centre in St Johnrsquos NL in February 2017
ldquoGiven the toxic climate in CanLit right now around
these issues my learning objectives are to cultivate an
understanding of the protocols and style around editing
Indigenous writersrsquo and poetsrsquo work As poetry editor of
Plenitude Magazine I focus on marginalized voices ndash
queer transgender and Indigenous poets in particular
and I want to ensure an ethical respectful Indigenous
editorial practicerdquo says Webb-Campbell
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OFF THE BEATEN PATH
Bud Logan
Tahsis
The Leiner River Trails (Leiner River Estuary Trail and the Leiner River Bouldering Trail)
are located just outside the town of Tahsis on the banks
of the river and they are both pretty awesome
To access the estuary trail head out of town and go
about 05 km until you see the signs for the Leiner Riv-
er Estuary Trail There is parking and restrooms and
the trail starts here Please be aware that both black
bears and cougars are quite common in this area so
please keep your pets on a leash or better still leave
them at home
This trail is level well built and wheelchair accessible
There are boardwalks on most of the path and look-
outs to allow you great views of the estuary and salt
flats Every time I have walked these trails I have seen
deermdashlots of deermdashso keep your eyes open and your
camera handy
The plant life along this trail is incredible the birdlife
is varied and I might say pretty awesome If you
look across the inlet you will get great views of Tahsis
itself The well-constructed boardwalks are a pleasure
to walk along
A little further up the road you will come to a bridge
that crosses the Leiner River To access the Leiner Riv-
er Bouldering Trail
park on the town side
of this bridge then
cross over and look to
your leftmdashyoursquoll see
the beginning of the
Trail which wanders
along a very pretty stretch of the river This is a much
rougher trail and you are required to clamber over and
under various and very large boulders The ground is
uneven and a sturdy pair of boots should be worn This
trail is used by mountain climbers to hone their climb-
ing skills
If you are there in the fall when the salmon are run-
ning yoursquore in for a treat as the river will be full of
them leaping the rapids heading upriver to spawnmdash
truly an awesome sight Again I advise you to be care-
ful during the spawn as the river will have numerous
black bears fishing and there is a chance yoursquoll run into
one as you move about the trails I strongly suggest
you leave your pets behind when hiking these trails
Tahsis itself is absolutely beautiful too There are
breathtaking mountain views some of the best caves
on the Island and world-class wildlife viewing It is
a little jewel and it lies at the end of the Tahsis Inlet
on the west coast of Vancouver Island When I was a
boy my sister and her family lived here enjoying the
boom This was a sawmill town and the mill ran day
and night the roar of the saws setting the tone Every-
thing roared there was a great hotel a recreation cen-
tre one could expect in a much larger town a hospital
a school and shops full of people
LEINER RIVER TRAILSThe
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Bud Logan has lived on Vancouver Island since 1961 and has a deep love of the Islandrsquos wild places He is an artist environmentalist writer photographer and amateur entomologist Visit Bud at wwwgohikingca
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There was no road into town but that didnrsquot mattermdash
cars were freighted in on the Uchuck a freighter still
operating as a lifeline from Gold River to Kyuquot
The hold on the boat only allowed very small vehicles
tiny three-wheeled cars Hundreds of these little won-
ders zipped around town They were pretty awesome
to a young lad and quite hilarious to see
The Tahsis Inlet and the surrounding Rugged Moun-
tains are becoming well known for mountain climb-
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At the age of 31 Albert ldquoGingerrdquo Goodwin was shot deadHis story begins long before that though Gingers father worked the coal mines in Yorkshire England and at the age of 12 Ginger got a job driving the pit ponies The Goodwins along with many other families were evict-ed from their company houses after a strike at the mine which lasted for two years This might have made most people quit coal mining but Ginger found work in sever-al other mining companies and kept at it But continuing Minersrsquo strikes kept the mines shutting down and by the time he was 19 he was on his way to a new country where he hoped to find better working conditions He was on his way to Canada
Arriving in 1909 he found work in a mine in Glace Bay Nova Scotia but soon enough there were strikes in Can-ada as well It was the same as in Englandmdashpoor con-ditions low pay and no days off With the strikes came evictions and hard-working families were left starving By 1910 Albert was heading west to BC working first in the Kootenays before heading to Vancouver Island and settling in Cumberland It was a beautiful town but the mines were very dangerousmdashmethane was the biggest danger with explosions happening all time Ten years earlier 64 men died in one such incident
Ginger was a socialist and he fought for the men in the mines becoming well-known as a labour leader over a strike lasting two years It failed mostly due to the loom-ing warmdashcoal was needed The local companies took note of Gingers involvement and blacklisted him in the local mines
He then took work in a smelter in Trail Perhaps not very impressive to look at Albert had a powerful voice and taking up the union cause he quickly moved up the ranks and was soon Vice-President of the BC Federation of Labour and President of the Trail Labour Council
In 1917 the Canadian Government introduced the Draft Goodwin was against the war but signed up and applied for a deferment Many others followed suit in seeking a
deferment When he was assessed for service he was found to have bad teeth and be in poor health small and in rough shape he received his deferment
He continued to fight for the workers and was instru-mental in a strike that shut down the smelter Just two weeks after the strike be-gan Albert was called back in for another assessment and was found to be fit for service He had no interest in fighting in Europemdash instead he headed off to Cum-berland and from there into the wilds of Vancouver Island Many others joined him helped by the people of Cumberland and labour leader Joe Naylor a social-ist and union activist who been a mentor to Goodwin
The Dominion Police were tasked with apprehending the deserters but after three months the Police were no closer to finding them The Police hired a special constable named Dan Campbell who had been a policeman until he was fired for corruption He was a man who knew his way around the forest and was good with a rifle
On July 27 Campbell came upon Goodwin in the woods where he was picking berries and shot him claiming self-defence Many did not believe his claim and he was arrested and charged with manslaughter
When Albert ldquoGingerrdquo Goodwin was buried the mines shut down and everyone walked behind his coffin in a huge procession In Vancouver the unions called for a one day strike in honour of Goodwinmdash5500 workers left their jobs the army was called in and there was much violence
Shortly after his arrest a grand jury agreed that Don Campbell had fired in self-defence He was set free
Walking in their Footsteps ALBERT GINGER GOODWINBud Logan
Photo courtesy Cumberland Museum
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Their arrival to the rivers was perfectly timed showing up at the end of winter when most
of the stored food supplies were depleted The much
needed influx of these
abundant and nutri-
ent-rich fish earned them
the name lsquosalvationrsquo or
lsquosaviourrsquo fish among
many First Nations peo-
ple The eulachon is a
small delicate member
of the smelt family They
are anadromous meaning that they come to fresh wa-
ter to spawn after spending from 1 to 3 years in the
ocean
The word lsquoeulachonrsquo is derived from Chinook a trade
language constructed out of elements of North Coast
First Nations languages English and French There are
many spelling variations of their name including ool-
ichan ooligan hooligan and ulichan The Kwakwala
word for the eulachon grease is Trsquolina
North Coast First Nations have relied upon eula-
chon for thousands of years and historically large
groups of people would gather at major fishing sites
to catch process and trade eulachon and eulachon oil
The well-established trading routes were even called
lsquogreasersquo trails in reference to the trade in eulachon oil
In recent years eulachon numbers have been on the
decline and little information is available to explain
the reasons for this Despite the decline eulachon re-
mains an important and very highly valued tradition-
al food amongst coastal First Nations
Nutritional analysis of eulachon grease has shown it to
be a rich source of Vitamin A and Omega-3 fatty acids
The fish as a whole are a good source of calcium iron
and zinc The oil was traditionally extracted by allow-
ing the fish to decay for a week or two then adding
boiling water so that the grease would rise to the top
and could be skimmed
off It would then solidify
like butter at room tem-
perature The fish were
also dried and because
of their high oil content
it is said that they were
sometimes burned like
candles earning them
the nickname lsquocandlefishrsquo
A long time resident of the BC Coast Florence Tick-
ner grew up in a floating logging camp in the 1930s
and in her book Fish Hooks amp Caulk Boots she described
eulachon being an important source of food for her
family
Every year in the early spring the oolichan swam to the rivers to spawn and we would fish them in King-come Inlet The fish were so thick that you couldnrsquot see the bottom of the river and it was easy to scoop them out of the water
We always had a stone crock containing oolichan in brine Mom would take out enough for a feed and give them a good rinse then put them to soak overnight The next morning she would change the water and that night she dried them off dredged them in flour and fried them in bacon fat We would have a feed fit for a king Mmmmrdquo
Eulachon image from DFO-MPOgcca
The Arrival of Springs
SALVATION FISHErika Anderson
Header photo courtesy of Museum at Campbell River
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A true naturalist Jim Swift was born in Stonewall Manitoba just outside Winnipeg Due to his fatherrsquos health issues his family moved to the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island Swift remembers going to school in Royston and his first real introduction to art there ldquoI had a natu-ral born interest in the environment ndash trees riv-ers fishrdquo Swift says He recalls being young and inspired Breaking ground training horses and dogs climbing mountains and building forts are just a few of his childhood memories These are pretty good memories as Swiftrsquos health took a turn in 2015 when he was diagnosed with Alz-heimerrsquos dementia
Swift continued his passions for art and na-ture at the Atlin Centre for the Arts in Northern British Columbia where literally the horizons of art became his subjects He was influenced by nature and the stars he truly felt connect-ed spiritually with his surroundings This con-
nection brought upon his contemporary visual works and as a Metis artist this energy inspired so much of his body of work Swiftrsquos instructor at the Centre Gernot pushed him to create beyond his boundaries At that time the Cen-tre hosted twenty four artists from around the world it was a very creative environment
Being that the environment played such a big role in Swiftrsquos life he gained so many direct expe-riences with wildlife Many of these experiences translated into painted works ldquoI was on the way to Deer Lake and took a moment to rest I sat down against a maple tree to watch what was happening a young buck came right up to me and starting sniffing my shoes Irsquove encountered many animals face-to-face including a Grizzlyrdquo says Swift as he points out the picture he cap-tured of the grizzly he mentioned ldquoI painted the memory something Irsquoll never forgetrdquo
ARTIST FEATURE
JIM SWIFTNature on Parade
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Swift worked as a Fisheries Field Technician counting salmon in different regions but he also is a carpenter by trade Metis Nation sponsored Swift to get his Carpentry Instructors diploma as well as his Field Technician certification
Swift not only works as a visual artist painting he is also a writer and loves to share his experiences through storytelling With so many special times during his youth he loves the opportunity to share these experiences with the younger gen-eration of his family and others interested in his captivating stories He remembers being in the Black CreekMerville area where a wolf came up next to him and rubbed against him These are some of the amazing times in the life of Jim Swift
On a daily basis Swift is dealing with Alzheimers which has changed his life quite drastically Just before he was diagnosed he knew he wasnrsquot well he had even stopped driving Now Swift
Nature on Parade
Learn more about Jim SwiftwwwJimSwiftArtcom
relies on his partner Christina and volunteers Swift is able to attend the Adult Centre 3 times per week and has a volunteer take him out for walks and coffee Once a week he paints with Gerry who guides him to continue on and used his artistry in part as therapy
Swift has always been a lover of world music and has an extensive collection of musicmdashhe still loves to dance Swiftrsquos diagnosis changed the landscape of his life but he still feels that his art speaks to people and welcomes reactions to his work on all levels
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ARTIST FEATURE
White Buffalo Spirit 1997 Jim Swift jimswiftartcom
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White Buffalo Spirit 1997 Jim Swift jimswiftartcom
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H E A LT H amp W E L L N E SS
What you think you become What you feel you attract
What you imagine you create Buddha
Our mindset is the source of the reality we live in It is the foundation for what we think and feel which informs the behaviour that shapes our life By bringing conscious-ness to our thought patterns we are able to make choic-es aligned with our vision and aspiration Our thoughts shape our actions
One of my dear friends is a successful business trainer she set a goal to contact ten businesses to set up meetings When we spoke she said Ive made five calls and its not fun Im going to stop now I need to find a different way to do it What do you think I reflected that her thought that its not fun gave her permission to stop I asked What if you keep going regardless if its fun or not What if you know for certain that one of these ten businesses will hire you in the end She laughed and finished con-tacting the rest of businesses
Catch the stories your mind is telling you What you think you become What you focus on you create more of
A client of mine owns a large fitness business When we started coaching one of his goals was to work less so he could spend more time with his family His busi-ness grows when hes there and suffers when hes not He was frustrated with his employees and he did not feel he could trust them to do the right thing when hes not present After few months of coaching we discovered he spent a significant portion of his time finding problems and fixing them as quickly as possible I asked him to be curious about what his staff might think the next time he finds a problems and ask them questions he has no answer for
Maria Ji is a professional business and life coach Maria focuses her coaching practice on supporting people to create the life of their dreams wwwmariajicoachingcom
ENTREPRENEURIAL AND LEADERSHIP COACHING Maria Ji
Three days later he reported that his team is excited to be implementing new strategies which gives him the free-dom him to be with his family and go on speaking tours
By shifting his focus from doing it the right way (his way) to empowering his team to contribute they were able to co-create new possibilities to expand the business and to support his dreams of helping others
Albert Einstein once said The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking It cannot be changed without changing our thinking
Its easy said than done However with continued prac-tice we can all master our mindset by learning to change our thinkingmdashand change our reality
Be a mindful listener of your language What story is your mind telling you If you want to change careers and the story is Well I cant possibly find a job that I love and still make the money I make right now ask yourself really Is there nobody in the world doing what they love and making the amount money they want Is that true If you say one thing and your sub-conscious mind is telling you another your actions will reflect the confusion and frustration of not having what you want
Our energy flows to where our attention goes Wether your true desire is that perfect partner your dream house a baby new job or travel around the world do whatever you can to be present to that goal Write out the detail of the house you want to live in picture your-self hopping on the plane to your adventure see yourself in your dream job and sitting in the office you want Do this activity at least three times a day
What you focus on you create more of With consistent practice everyone can be the master of their mind
Mastering Your Mindset A MUST HAVE SKILL TO MASTER YOUR BUSINESS AND YOUR LIFE
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Bud Logan
Spruce bark cones and needles can be used to make a tea or syrup that can relieve colds reduce the
fever from flu and ease joint pain that comes with these
ailments The cones produce the best medicine cones
are picked year round from the tops of young trees but
all the ingredients have various components that when
cooked together complement each other both in taste
and in the ability to work as medicine
Directions for tea Usually about 15 cones along with
needles and bark are boiled for 10 to 15 minutes in a pot
of water to make tea The longer they boil the stronger
the medicine becomes strain the liquid before drink-
ing it Spruce tea relieves coughing and sore throats and
stuffed chests Those who are sick with colds can take
it three or four times a day for up to five days You can
cool this tea and serve over ice if you like Sweeten to
taste with honey or brown sugar syrup
Directions for syrup To make a syrup that can be used
like any cold syrup as well as a winter treat when put
on ice cream requires a bit more work To make a basic
syrup you add to a big pot all the ingredients and cover
with water boil then simmer the mix for hours until it
has reduced down to about a quarter of its contents and
strain Then add the sweetener and there it is
I like to use three cups of needles around 15 spruce
cones about a cup of fir needles for a cystitis flavor and
some spruce gum if handy The spruce gum is strong
in medicine and only a small amount should be used
Cover with about 6 cups of water and boil this gently
until it has reduced down to 3 cups in volume Strain
this
Add to this mixture about ten rose hips place these
in a tied muslin bag when adding to avoid getting any
hip hairs in the mix as these will give one an itchy bot-
tom Along with the hips add some hawthorn berries
and crow berries both can be gathered in the late fall
winter months dont worry if the hawthorn berries are
dried out as this is best Crow berries are gathered up in
the high country and can be found even when covered
in snow You can replace these berries with store bought
berries if you must To this add a teaspoon of cinnamon
and you could add some grated orange or lemon peel
for flavor Bring to a boil and then simmer until you
have a cup of fluid left strain again and add your sweet-
ener Honey works well or add a sugar sweetener
To make a brown sugar sweetener just add equal amounts
of brown sugar and water boil down while stirring until
it is a thick mixture For every cup of syrup you will add
a cup of honey or sugar mixture simmer this for about
10 minutes cool and place in a glass container It will stay
good for a month or more in the fridge
The Spruce tree has many medicinal uses the sap that
can be found year round on spruce trees and in green
firewood can be used to soothe irritated skin and when
applied to cuts helps healing and reduces the chance
of infection You are looking for new sap that has re-
cently run from the wood of the tree
Collect sap thatrsquos really sticky and clear Warm it in the
same amount of water until itrsquos melted and then put
an equal or slightly smaller amount of Vaseline Use a
clean stick and stir it
slowly You can use
this as a cream for
cuts and sore mus-
cles It smells nice
too it should always
be kept at room
temperature
EatLOCAL Spruce Medicine
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Happy New Year Can you believe January 2018 is almost overhellip and Spring is just around the corner This issue is about Harvesting and Gatheringmdashbut how does this relate to Staging and Home ownership you ask Well let me tell you
The possessions we have spent years gathering can bring us much joy and invoke great memories of family and friends and donrsquot forget fur babies The buck head in the man cave that reminds hubby of that great weekend hunting trip with the boys or the dried roses from a special Valentines day in the master bedroom Itrsquos amazing how special these are to us
Letrsquos talk about harvesting In todays market with houses sell-ing for multiple offers your home can reap a plentiful bounty at harvest Here are some stats to show you the potential
2017 Real Estate in Campbell River
bull The average sale price of a was up 18bull Houses sold within 42 days at 98 of asking (Nov 123
Dec107)bull Houses made up 63 of sales and Condos 31bull Willow Point prices up 20 Campbell River Central 17bull 136 houses sold for over $500000
Now lets talk about gathering and harvesting together A home desired by multiple buyers will allow you to reap the largest harvest on your biggest investment Having your house Market Ready by reducing possessions gathered over the years will allow your house to look bigger feel more open and inviting This gives potential buys a sense of calm and tran-quility If the buyer doesnrsquot FALL IN LOVE with your home they wont buy it
Not sure what to store or remove Idyllic Homes is here to help Everything you donrsquot immediately need while your house is for sale can possibly be packed away And not to bring it to the new home but to donate it This small step can be done over the ldquorainy seasonrdquo we are currently experiencing and you will be well on your way to being Market Ready for Spring
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GATHERING amp HARVESTING This is a trick you wont find in running magazines wont learn from famous athletes It began like most of our father amp son runs Ryan in his yellow stroller me pushing wildly behind Sunset was two hours away enough to bring us across town to the mythical Hilltop Store where I had promised him his very first Clif Bar
I expected to be there in about an hour instead my run lasted seven minutes Suddenly the front of the stroller reared up like a cocoon about to burst And it was for my sons voice shouted Now Ryan wants get out
My running place subsided and out came Ryan After all exercise is more important for him than me With the right training I can run 50K but with the wrong training my son could become an elite couch potato Our rule is simple if he wants to rest let him rest If he wants to go let him go Its a training plan tailored for toddlers
Now I had a helper pushing our stroller calling out to pedestrians and puppies examining the trails drain-age system closely The water goes in that pipe over there and comes out over here You see that Daddy Daddy did see that And I also saw an old yellow bull-dozer parked beside the trail for us to enjoy
The 1946 Caterpillar was looking great despite wear from many tiny sneakers Ryan held out his arms and I boosted him up showed him how to not trip over the gearbox He put on his driving mittens grasped the cold iron levers We were no longer behind schedule -- we were operating outside of time on our very own track The old dozer shuddered and roared to life vivid in our shared imagination Sunlight fell across us as it did back then as it will in all the years ahead
The stroller waited patiently headlamp tucked away for the inevitable nighttime run VROOM the bull-dozer said through Ryan Hand in hand we rumbled towards the future
GROWING UP COASTAL
Joseph McLean lives in Powell River where he runs a computer specialty store a whimsical blog and the occasional marathon FacebookcomGrowingUpCoastal
Joseph McLean
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She has to be the center of attention all the time Narcissistic mothers love to be waited on Older narcissis-tic mothers often use the natural limitations of aging to manipulate dramas often by neglecting their health or by doing things they know will make them ill This gives her the opportunity to cash in on the investment she made while training you to wait on her as a child Then she calls you demanding your presence immediately If you dont provide the attention she needs you look extremely bad to everyone else
She manipulates your emotions in order to feed on your pain She will not seem to care how much the ma-nipulation of her emotions and the self-pity repels other people One weird behavior that is very common to nar-cissists her dramas may also center around the tragedies of other people often relating how much she suffered by association and trying to distress her listeners as she cries over the horrible murder of someone she wouldnt recog-nize if they had passed her on the street
Shes selfish and willful She always makes sure she has the best of everything She insists on having her own way all the time and she will ruthlessly manipulatively pursue it even if what she wants isnt worth all the effort shes put-ting into it
She is self centered Shell give you hand-me-downs or market something for herself as a gift for you (I thought Id give you my old bicycle and buy myself a new one)New gifts are often obviously cheap and are usually things that dont suit you or that you cant use or are a quid pro quo if you buy her the gift she wants she will buy you an item of your choice She may buy you a gift and get the identical item for herself or take you shopping for a gift and get herself something nice at the same time to make herself feel better She is very defensive and extremely sensitive to any criticism If you criticize or defy her she will explode with fury threaten storm rage and may become violent Not all narcissists abuse physically but most do often in sub-
tle deniable ways It allows them to vent their rage at your failure to be the solution to their internal havoc and si-multaneously to teach you to fear them Narcissists also abuse by exposing you to violence If one of your siblings got beaten she made sure you saw
She is never wrong about anything No matter what shes done she wont ever genuinely apologize for any-thing Instead any time she feels she is being made to apologize she will sulk and pout issue an insulting apolo-gy or negate the apology she has just made with justifica-tions qualifications or self pity
She makes you look crazy If you try to confront her about something shes done shell tell you that you have a very vivid imagination (this is a phrase commonly used by abusers of all sorts to invalidate your experience of their abuse) that you dont know what youre talking about or that she has no idea what youre talking about This is an extremely aggressive and exceptionally infuriating tactic called gaslighting common to abusers of all kinds Your perceptions of reality are continually undermined so that you end up without any confidence in your intuition your memory or your powers of reasoning
She Lies To outsiders shell lie thoughtfully and delib-erately always in a way that can be covered up if shes confronted with her lie She will claim to be unable to re-member bad things she has done Lying is one way that she creates conflict in the relationships and lives of those around her
Negotiating the Legacy of a NARCISSISTIC MOTHER
PART 2
SHIFT HAPPENS Andrea Wagemaker
Author unknown repurposed by Andrea Wagemaker in hope that it will be of help to daughters of Narcissistic mothers
I am a Licensed Clinical Hypnotherapist and Certified Life Coach specializing in working with daughters of Narcissistic Mothers Through Hypnosis and a personalized coaching program you will begin to start taking control of your negative thought pat-terns reclaim your life and stop the toxic legacy To set up your life changing appointment call Shift Happens Coaching and Clinical Hypnotherapy at 250-338-3401
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H E A LT H amp W E L L N E SS
Chris Dobranski was born in Edmonton Alberta and by all means is an all-Canadian guy His special artistic talents really shine
through his mixed media work gemstone carving and metal forging Based
out of Tahsis over the past decade Dobranski has been back and forth to
Europe Germany and Russia completely focused on his art He now spends
most of his time in Germany getting ready to launch his Studio Gallery in
February 2018 While Dobranski started his
career as a hospital technician on the West
Coast of British Columbia he was drawn to
carve in his off time ldquoWhen I was in Haida
Gwaii and the hospital work ended I started
carving full time he remembers
ldquoI
had been
carving for
about ten years
but it wasnrsquot until
moving to Haida Gwaii
that I truly started to respect and
enjoy bringing mediums to life working
with Fred Watmough my teacher friend
and carving partner He instilled in me the
notion that every piece is a practice piece
Every time I showed him what I thought
was a finished piece he would smile and say
ldquoItrsquos nice but when are you going to finish itrdquo Those
words have pushed me to improve and allow me to test
the bounds of insanity by illusion and lightrdquo Dobranski
writes in his bio
Dobranski spent time designing knives and practicing metal
work with Forge Master Jean Colin each knife receives a special
hand-carved handle by Chris He works with many mediums his
work is incredibly complex and takes hundreds of hours ldquoFamily crests
can take 400 plus hours as they are specialty pieces heirlooms really
Gemstones can easily take 400-500 hours to cut Clients are always thrilled
with the end workrdquo Dobranski says
ldquoI found it extremely difficult to be qualified as an Artist in Canada with no
formal education or gallery exhibits I decided to seek out the capital of gem-
stone carving and found myself in Rheinland-Pfalz which really is my sec-
ond home on the Rhine Riverrdquo
The village Dobranski resides with his fianceacute Gisla is built for carvers Before
power they ran water wheels to create power for the artists He truly is follow-
WELLNESS ARTIST
Connect with Chris Dobranski through Facebook and Twitter
Chris DobranskiCUTS LIKE A KNIFE
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ing his roots and heritage from his family who are still
based in Alberta While working for established gem-
stone carvers he decided he needed to create space for
himself and open his own studio gallery From quartz
crystals to yew wood to iron Dobranski is ready for his
space to open to the public and feels well supported by
his European clients and North American ones too ldquoAll
the tools and machines are set up now the gemstone
roughing machine is ready Therersquos room for up to two
other carvers maybe a goldsmithrdquo he speculates
Dobranskirsquos talents are tremendous and show through
his works and awards his Jade Swordfish won First at
the 2014 Jade Symposium where he also was awarded
in the Sculpture-Gold Category He continues to learn
everydaymdashpracticing carving learning languages and
building relationships especially with the Master Carv-
ers in the village and neighbouring regions ldquoAlthough
Irsquom on a work visa now is the time to look how we treat
each other Facing racism is facing big barriers but I
see globalization connecting the next generationsrdquo says
Dobranski He is planning to be back in Tahsis this sum-
mer to reconnect
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We are well into 2018 and most have long forgotten their New Years Resolutions I hope to inspire you to gather a few new habits over the next year to con-tribute to your physical health and your mental and brain health too Physical trainer Amber Joliat recommends set-ting 30 day intentions from New Moon to New Moon
I was happy to see the Globe amp Mail headline ldquoYour smart-phone addiction is making you stupid And inattentive And anti-social And unhealthyrdquo on January 6 The aver-age daily user looks at their phone 150 times and spends 3-5 hours on them Tristan Harris a former product manager at Google educates people through ldquoTime Well Spentrdquo on the dangers of the social media platform that causes spurts of dopamine creating real addictions The former vice-president of Facebook prohibits his own chil-dren from social media
In ldquoThe Big Disconnectrdquo Catherine Steiner-Adair explains that children ages 4-18 feel frustration fatigue and loss when they come home to parents who are on their de-vices With recent spikes in mental health issues includ-ing ADD among adolescents and the concomitant rise in electronic devices it behooves parents to learn ways to set limits on smartphone usage Intention Unplug for hours during the day
I read or listen to the radio to get the news rather than watch it I can then control the emotional impact I read the Saturday Globe amp Mail and then for fun I watch or listen to comedy to get the rest CBC Radio One Because News This Hour Has 22 Minutes and Rick Mercer Report Hey humor is great for mental health and I learn a lot
The blue light emitting from our devices causes eye dis-eases and strain According to my eye doctor more than
two hours of exposure per day is contributing to Macular Degeneration damage to the retina and vision loss Apply ldquoNight Shiftrdquo or ldquoTwilightrdquo to your devices from 10pm to 7am Optometrists provide protective eye wear or yellow tinting of lenses as options
One of the favorite parts of our ldquomorning boot camprdquo ex-ercise class is the stretching section when 10 minutes of healing music is played Music has a huge impact on men-tal health so find ldquohealingrdquo music to help with stress
Discover the joy of adding 100 pure essential oils to your life with Young Living or Doterra Learn to make your own blends to treat stress headaches muscle aches and insom-nia to lessen the over the counter toxic drugs ldquoThievesrdquo blend a great household cleaner reduces chemical use in the home Drop doses of edible oils such as lemon lime or orange to ldquosoda streamrdquo water will get the pop out of the house
Cook with a pressure cooker Pick one made with stain-less steel and discover how you can make a full meal from scratch in 30-45 minutes You will be amazed at the flavor and the ease
Spend less than you make and start a holiday account Re-place going out for coffee and lunch everyday with taking your lunch to work
Pick a new applemdashie honey crispmdashand eat one every day
Read ldquoMindful Drinkingrdquo by Rosamund Dean and ldquoDrinkrdquo by Ann Dowsett Johnston to help change your relation-ship with alcohol decrease your consumption and add to your holiday account
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NATUROPATHIC INSPIRATIONSIngrid Pincott ND
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Wendy Johnstone is the founder of Keystone Eldercare Solutions With a Masters Degree in Gerontology and close to 20 years experience Wendy is passionate about supporting seniors and caregivers wwwkeystoneeldercarecom
Making the decision to move a spouse or aging parent into long term care is one of the most dif-ficult decisions families make Guilt resentment confu-sion and relief are just some of the emotions caregivers experience Many families tend to underestimate how difficult the transition can be and often find themselves unprepared emotionally and practically
Family caregivers and the person they care for are often overwhelmed by the magnitude of the decision and the process Itrsquos not only the move itself rather the prepara-tion of the move and the adjustment post-move Before we get into the nitty-gritty itrsquos actually helpful to clarify what is meant by ldquolong term carerdquo Trust me there are so many different ways to describe this form of housing it makes me dizzy
Itrsquos technically called Complex Care however other more common terms used are long term care residential care and nursing home What it really means a facility that provides 24-hour skilled nursing care and supervi-sion for people who are no longer able to care for them-selves Staff members administer medications and assist residents with daily activities such as eating bathing and dressing Less than 5 of Canadians live in complex care facilities with an average age being well into their late 80s Eligibility for a government subsidized complex care fa-cility is evaluated and determined by a case manager at your local Health Authority Factors considered include health status the family caregiverrsquos ability to provide the necessary care and support in the home and if the com-munity resources currently being used are appropriate safe and sustainable Those assessed as having the great-est and urgent needs are given priority for admission to the first available and appropriate bed Cost is a daily rate based on 80 of a seniors income There are also private Residential Care facilities where no subsidies are available
Once a decision is made it can feel like having to wait it
out Some families feel this part of the transition is very difficult with the uncertainty of when a bed will be avail-able and feeling they need to be prepared for a move at any time Some families and the person being cared for experience increased anxiety and stress during this period
Building a circle of support people is really important Choose a team of people to support you emotionally and physically as well as supports who have very practical skills including having cared for someone in complex care legal and financial experience excellent listener etc If you are a joiner think about a Caregiverrsquos Support group There are several groups for specific diseases such as stroke Parkinsonrsquos and dementia If you are having dif-ficulty finding information accessing these groups please contact me directly and Irsquoll point you in the right direction
I know it is easier said than done however caring for yourself as a caregiver is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family member Your role as a caregiver doesnrsquot end when the person you are caring for moves into complex care
Navigating the HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
Wendy Johnstone
Long Term Care
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Chad is the owner of Fitness Etc in Campbell River Courtenay Parksville He and his staff are always here to help Whether its product knowledge or help with diet and training advice they are here for you wwwfitness-etcca
FITNESS ETC Chad Braithwaite
With the New Years resolution crowd in full swing this time of year in every local gym across Canada I have decided to focus this month on the Top 10 gym peevesNow this isnt every peeve but these are the most common ones that will drive the average person up the wall So please remember that when you go to the gym it comes down to RE-SPECT for others that are there to do the same thing you are
Unracked WeightsBy far the most common complaint among regular gym-go-ers is that of un-racked weights Be it dumbbells kettlebells weight plates or bars lifters who are disrespectful enough to leave equipment scattered on the floor flat out SUCK Theres no nice way to state it Rather than do the courteous (and proper) thing and pick up after themselves these individuals leave things strewn about weaving a path of destruction that would make a crazed military general envious No matter if youre lifting 40 lbs or 400 lbs re-rack the weights when youre done
People on Cell PhonesOh to be a lifter in the glory days of bodybuilding with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno You know when people were actually focused on lifting weights at the gym and not talking on cell phones While modern times have done won-ders for portable communication devices the downside is that these same smartphones are attached to the hands and ears of every bro and girl at the gym Heads up cell phone addicts mdash the gym is for LIFTING not talking texting or insta-snapping and face-gramming your friends
People with CamerasThese days every guy or girl with some sort of camera thinks heshe is a celebrity or YouTube star in the making These wannabe fitness celebs troll in and around the gym with their handy camera and filming crew shooting everything from their foam rolling to cool down and everything in between Rather
than focus on actually lifting these folks are focused getting the proper lighting set to make their bicep or glute look picture perfect Do everyone a favor and save the camera antics for your own time not when the rest of us are making gains
Not using HeadphonesHaving the right music playing during your workout can help you get an edge and grind out an extra rep or two while train-ing The wonders of modern technology have given us the ability to listen to our own preferred music rather than the ir-ritating techno or emo-rock blasted in corporate gyms across the country
However there are those individuals who absolutely refuse to use headphones with their audio playerscell phones and feel the need to share their music preferences with the other 25 people in the gym Listen we each have our own music likes and genres You might enjoy listening to Bieber on constant repeat but the rest of us could really do without that crap
ScreamingThere must be a scientific study somewhere in the bro maga-zines that proves that grunting shouting and screaming helps you lift more weights Theres no other explanation for why the muscle-bound bros at the gym scream incessantly even while doing their warm-ups Sure if youre going for a 1RM max squat or deadlift you might be compelled to scream out of sheer exertion but more often than not your screaming is setting you up for a hard jab in the throat
Broken Water FountainMost days gym rats are walking around with gallon jugs of water (which is completely unnecessary in its own right But for those of us using a standard shaker or reusable water bottle nothing is more irritating than trying to fill up your water bottle before or during your workout and the water fountain is broken How is this even possible Continued on next page
Chads Top Ten
GYM PET PEEVES
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Heartstrong Fitness provides one-on-one kinesiology exercise physiology and personal training programming to clients across the North Island The ultimate goal is to increase physical literacy across the ages across the island and help North Islanders be their most active and healthy selves heartstrongfitnesscom
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Puddles of SweatYes during intense weight lifting youre going to sweat and when in a particularly poorly ventilated gym youre likely to be dripping in sweat No matter how much or little you do sweat or how well (poorly) the place is air-conditioned there is NO excuse for leaving a giant puddle of your DNA on the floor machine bench or exercise mat You wouldnt want to lay back on somebody elses giant pool of sweat and the rest of us dont want to touch yours If youre a profuse sweater carry a towel with you around the gym and wipe up after yourself
ExhibitionistsFortunately most people are considerate enough to walk around the gym in remotely acceptable clothing The same cant be said for the locker room There are showers stalls and changing rooms for a reason You might have the phy-sique of Adonis reincarnate but the rest of the people in the locker room dont need a front row seat to your private show-ing of the Full Monty
Set InterruptersWe all know this guy hes the one that comes up to you in the middle of doing leg press and asks Can I hop in real quick
While youre focused on not getting crushed by the stack of plates on each side of the machine this bozo is wondering if he can interrupt your workout so he can keep his circuit train-ing routine going unimpeded If someone is training and not wasting time or taking excessively long breaks at a certain sta-tion have some freaking patience and wait until theyre done
Hogging MachinesBuilding off the previous pet peeve comes the guy at the gym who hogs the machine This is the guy who continues to oc-cupy a machine talking to other bros or texting on his phone between sets or even worse after hes completely finished If youre going to take a 10-minute break between sets get off the machine and let other people work in
Have some respectThe gym is a sacred environment and when youre worship-ping at the temple of gains show some respect for the loca-tion and those in attendance If youre guilty of one or sev-eral of these gym pet peeves consider doing some personal homework on yourself and fix these annoying habits Other-wise build your own personal gym at home where you can do whatever you want however you want
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HEARTSTRONG Sarah Wright
70 years ago humans had a lot more physical work to do in their day to day life Today it takes effort to get moving and get active Kids were able to roam a lot farther from home which meant more unorganized physical activity and the opportuni-ty to build skills around decision making which leads to more confidence
On the flip side of that wersquove come a long way in terms of fig-uring out how to help people move better more efficiently and with more confidence How much exercise or activity do you really need to do A term called Physical Literacy has become a very hot topic over the last few years
The International Physical Literacy Association describes it as the motivation confidence physical competence knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engage-ment in physical activities (Whitehead 2016)
Many middle aged clients have become inactive as a result of both less inherent and automatic physical activity in their day to day lives but also because they may lack the skills and knowledge on how to get moving in a variety of different ways ndash either they havenrsquot been active in the past or a condition has changed the way they need to move There is no one perfect way our bodies need variety and most importantly we need to do the things we enjoy this encourages physical emotional spiritual and mental health and also means we will stick with it
Physical Literacy is a new catch phrase that encompasses a positive attitude towards being active and having the physical skills to do it The focus is mainly on giving children the chance to learn about their bodies on a variety of surfaces challenge themselves and ultimately have the confidence to try new things
I encourage you to ask your childrenrsquos coaches if they know what physical literacy is and whether every child they come in contact with is going to leave every practice with a positive feeling
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Physical Literacy
Sarah Wright is a Certified Exercise Physiologist and Practicing Kinesiologist and co-owner of Heart Strong Fitness
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BEING HUMAN James L Anderson
The Human Dream
We Humans today are on a collision course where civilization and our biosphere may not survive The tiny cabal of supreme elite now ruling us cannot save us Those Global Fools think it is ldquotheirrdquo world It is not It is OURS It is ours to lose
Somehow we have to come together and believe we can change the world again It is time you and I reach be-yond our desperate separate lives and stand together as one life force and do the impossible hand in hand
We must make it through
The finest thing any of our leaders can do for us is to truly believe in each of us enough so that they inspire us to be more than we thought we could possibly become Our life force has done the impossible before We must do it again
Deep within us each of us has the potential to leave behind our primitive state of mind and become one
PART 1
whole golden new civilization together
We have always secretly known that Universe would one day summon the life spirit inside us to a final con-vergence with the reason why you and I were given the gift of life It is the lesson of life and eternity It is what Universe means
Deep inside in the heart center we have known thatthere will come a point where Humankind and Uni-verse itself will be poised finally on the fulcrum of eternity on the threshold of total oblivion or a new dawnhellip a new dream This is that point This is that dream
Human beings must learn to truly care for each other or Humankind will perish from this earth
We either live together or die apart
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6OCEAN CHRONICLES JOSH MCINNES amp MICHAEL BEARJellyfish Ocean Wanderers
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14 ARTIST FEATURE | JIM SWIFTNature on Parade
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23 WELLNESS ARTIST | CHRIS DOBRANSKICuts like a Knife
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May the sun bring you new energy by day
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May the breeze blow new strength into your being
May you walk gently through the world
and know its beauty all the days of your life
Apache Blessing
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As the Winter comes close to being
done and we prepare for the new
energy that the sunshine will bring we
reflect on making it through another
dark season knowing that family
friends and neighbours helped get us through Harvesting
and Gathering play an extremely important role here on
the Island ndash from traditional medicinals to local edibles
knowledge sharing to practical experiences we truly can
create a lifestyle that shines with sustainability
Compass Magazine embraces Arts Culture amp Wellness to
share the direction of communities and create relevant
dialogue Gilakasla ndash Marci In this issue we connect with
bull Artist Features | Jim Swift Chris Dobranski amp Shannon Campbell-Webb
bull Eat Local | Spruce Medicine
bull Personal Coaching | Mastering Your Mindset
bull Off The Beaten Path | Leiner River Trails
bull Long Term Care for Those Who Need It
PUBLISHERS NOTE
Cheers Kealy Donaldson P U B L I S H E R
compassmagazineourmailcom wwwcompassmagazineca
COVER
Forests End
Jim Swift
CONTRIBUTORSBud LoganAndrea WagemakerIngrid Pincott NDJames L AndersonSarah WrightJosh McInnesMichael BearChad BraithwaiteJoseph McLeanMaria JiWendy JohnstoneAnnette Elliott Erika AndersonKealy Donaldson
COMPASS MAGAZINE | ISSUE 14 | FEBRUARYMARCH 2018
MAGAZINE
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Josh McInnes and Michael Bear
In July of 2012 we were ascending from a dive off the coast of Pt Loma San Diego We were
startled to find ourselves surrounded by a swarm of
large black sea nettles otherwise known as Chrysao-
ra achlyos Some of these jellyfish dwarfed the divers
having bells approaching one metre in diameter and
tentacles reaching five metre in length Luckily some
of us had brought cameras and we were able to collect
both still and video documentation of these awe-in-
spiring animals as they drifted past us undulating in
the current This species of jellyfish are rarely seen
with only a handful of sightings off Southern Califor-
nia and their distribution during most of the year is
currently unknown
Biologists recognize jellyfish as part of a taxonomic
group known as cnidarians Cnidarians are thought to
be some of the first multicellular organisms to evolve
and have been dated back to at least 550 million years
ago during the Cambrian Period This phylum con-
sists of over 11000 species worldwide with the major-
ity inhabiting marine ecosystems
Other examples of organisms belonging to this group
are corals sea anemones and hydroids Compared to
other animal groups cnidarians are characterized by
two structural body plans a sedentary polyp stage and
a medusa stage with both playing a significant role in
their ecology Cnidarians possess a gelatinous mor-
phology and exhibit a one way digestive system and a
primitive nervous system
The most distinguishing feature of jellyfish and their
cnidarian relatives are specialized secretions called
cnidae Nematocysts a form of cnidae are thread-
like barbed structures that are secreted from special-
ized cells in the jellyfishrsquos tentacles They are used for
foraging and defence and are fired upon by touch
chemical and pressure waves Once they penetrate
the tissues of an organism they secrete proteinaceous
toxins that debilitate prey or predator Some species
of cnidarian like the box jellyfish produce some of the
worldrsquos most deadly toxins able to kill an adult human
swimmer within minutes
During the spring and summer along the Pacific Coast
the sunrsquos energy provides food for small plant-like or-
ganisms called phytoplankton which act as the basis
for most coastal and oceanic food webs Numerous
species of jellyfish time their blooms to this produc-
tivity Jellyfish rely on ocean currents for their move-
ments and for food This classifies them as a form
Ocean Chronicles
Ocean Wanderers
Jellyfish | Photo Michael Bear
JELLYFISH
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of macro-plankton and both size and morphology
varies among species
The most commonly sighted species of jellyfish in-
habiting North Pacific waters is the moon jellyfish
This species blooms in March and April often in such
great numbers that large patches of dark green water
are turned turquoise The largest known species of jel-
lyfish on Earth is the lionrsquos mane which can be viewed
in the coastal waters off Vancouver Island The lionrsquos
mane distinguished by its large red to brown body is
a voracious predator that feeds on zooplankton fish
and other species of jellyfish Not all species are large
some species rarely exceed three to four centimetres
like the aggregating jellyfish which specializes on in-
vertebrate eggs drifting in the currents While hun-
dreds of species have been documented worldwide
there are likely thousands still to be discovered
With current changes in climate ocean acidification
overfishing and eutrophication both community and
food webs are changing dramatically Recent studies
have shown that there has been an increase in jelly-
fish populations with the displacement of fish As
mentioned above jellyfish are competitive predators
and may affect other species Also research in the lab
has shown that temperature has a significant impact
on the growth rates of juvenile jellyfish An increase
in temperature causes juvenile jellyfish to grow faster
which could have real world implications that are cor-
related with changes in ocean temperature
Jellyfish are fascinating organisms that warrant our at-
tention as scientists citizen scientists and the public
New species could be discovered any day as we explore
more regions of the ocean Little is known about the
toxins they produce and the possible medical benefits
they might possess Their distribution and movements
using ocean currents are poorly known The life span
of many cnidarian species is a mystery and many live
short lives ranging from a few days in certain jellyfish
species to the possible immortality that is believed to
be attained by a few hydroid species
So the next time you peer over the side of a dock and
see a jellyfish pulsating in the water or stumble across
a washed up jellyfish on a local beach take a moment
to view and enjoy these oceanic wanderers
JELLYFISHLight microscope photograph of a Planktonic Jellyfish
Photo Josh McInnes
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Recover All That Is Ours is inspired by a line by MohawkTuscarora poet Janet Rogers The
exhibition redefines the ideas about Canada and its
500 hundred year-old relationship with Turtle Island
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the politics of colonizationrdquo says Vicky Chainey Gagnon
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Director
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RECOVER ALL THAT IS OURS
Nation The first reading of Shannonrsquos book Who Took My
Sister will be hosted on March 3 as part of the exhibit
The book is already receiving acclaim
Her first book Still No Word (Breakwater 2015) recipient
of Egale Canadarsquos Out In Print Award is a collection of
poems She was Canadian Women In Literary Arts crit-
ic-in-residence in 2014 and is a board member Her play
Neither Love Letters Nor Moonlight premiered at the Arts
and Culture Centre in St Johnrsquos NL in February 2017
ldquoGiven the toxic climate in CanLit right now around
these issues my learning objectives are to cultivate an
understanding of the protocols and style around editing
Indigenous writersrsquo and poetsrsquo work As poetry editor of
Plenitude Magazine I focus on marginalized voices ndash
queer transgender and Indigenous poets in particular
and I want to ensure an ethical respectful Indigenous
editorial practicerdquo says Webb-Campbell
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OFF THE BEATEN PATH
Bud Logan
Tahsis
The Leiner River Trails (Leiner River Estuary Trail and the Leiner River Bouldering Trail)
are located just outside the town of Tahsis on the banks
of the river and they are both pretty awesome
To access the estuary trail head out of town and go
about 05 km until you see the signs for the Leiner Riv-
er Estuary Trail There is parking and restrooms and
the trail starts here Please be aware that both black
bears and cougars are quite common in this area so
please keep your pets on a leash or better still leave
them at home
This trail is level well built and wheelchair accessible
There are boardwalks on most of the path and look-
outs to allow you great views of the estuary and salt
flats Every time I have walked these trails I have seen
deermdashlots of deermdashso keep your eyes open and your
camera handy
The plant life along this trail is incredible the birdlife
is varied and I might say pretty awesome If you
look across the inlet you will get great views of Tahsis
itself The well-constructed boardwalks are a pleasure
to walk along
A little further up the road you will come to a bridge
that crosses the Leiner River To access the Leiner Riv-
er Bouldering Trail
park on the town side
of this bridge then
cross over and look to
your leftmdashyoursquoll see
the beginning of the
Trail which wanders
along a very pretty stretch of the river This is a much
rougher trail and you are required to clamber over and
under various and very large boulders The ground is
uneven and a sturdy pair of boots should be worn This
trail is used by mountain climbers to hone their climb-
ing skills
If you are there in the fall when the salmon are run-
ning yoursquore in for a treat as the river will be full of
them leaping the rapids heading upriver to spawnmdash
truly an awesome sight Again I advise you to be care-
ful during the spawn as the river will have numerous
black bears fishing and there is a chance yoursquoll run into
one as you move about the trails I strongly suggest
you leave your pets behind when hiking these trails
Tahsis itself is absolutely beautiful too There are
breathtaking mountain views some of the best caves
on the Island and world-class wildlife viewing It is
a little jewel and it lies at the end of the Tahsis Inlet
on the west coast of Vancouver Island When I was a
boy my sister and her family lived here enjoying the
boom This was a sawmill town and the mill ran day
and night the roar of the saws setting the tone Every-
thing roared there was a great hotel a recreation cen-
tre one could expect in a much larger town a hospital
a school and shops full of people
LEINER RIVER TRAILSThe
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Bud Logan has lived on Vancouver Island since 1961 and has a deep love of the Islandrsquos wild places He is an artist environmentalist writer photographer and amateur entomologist Visit Bud at wwwgohikingca
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There was no road into town but that didnrsquot mattermdash
cars were freighted in on the Uchuck a freighter still
operating as a lifeline from Gold River to Kyuquot
The hold on the boat only allowed very small vehicles
tiny three-wheeled cars Hundreds of these little won-
ders zipped around town They were pretty awesome
to a young lad and quite hilarious to see
The Tahsis Inlet and the surrounding Rugged Moun-
tains are becoming well known for mountain climb-
ing hiking caving bird watching and wildlife viewing
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At the age of 31 Albert ldquoGingerrdquo Goodwin was shot deadHis story begins long before that though Gingers father worked the coal mines in Yorkshire England and at the age of 12 Ginger got a job driving the pit ponies The Goodwins along with many other families were evict-ed from their company houses after a strike at the mine which lasted for two years This might have made most people quit coal mining but Ginger found work in sever-al other mining companies and kept at it But continuing Minersrsquo strikes kept the mines shutting down and by the time he was 19 he was on his way to a new country where he hoped to find better working conditions He was on his way to Canada
Arriving in 1909 he found work in a mine in Glace Bay Nova Scotia but soon enough there were strikes in Can-ada as well It was the same as in Englandmdashpoor con-ditions low pay and no days off With the strikes came evictions and hard-working families were left starving By 1910 Albert was heading west to BC working first in the Kootenays before heading to Vancouver Island and settling in Cumberland It was a beautiful town but the mines were very dangerousmdashmethane was the biggest danger with explosions happening all time Ten years earlier 64 men died in one such incident
Ginger was a socialist and he fought for the men in the mines becoming well-known as a labour leader over a strike lasting two years It failed mostly due to the loom-ing warmdashcoal was needed The local companies took note of Gingers involvement and blacklisted him in the local mines
He then took work in a smelter in Trail Perhaps not very impressive to look at Albert had a powerful voice and taking up the union cause he quickly moved up the ranks and was soon Vice-President of the BC Federation of Labour and President of the Trail Labour Council
In 1917 the Canadian Government introduced the Draft Goodwin was against the war but signed up and applied for a deferment Many others followed suit in seeking a
deferment When he was assessed for service he was found to have bad teeth and be in poor health small and in rough shape he received his deferment
He continued to fight for the workers and was instru-mental in a strike that shut down the smelter Just two weeks after the strike be-gan Albert was called back in for another assessment and was found to be fit for service He had no interest in fighting in Europemdash instead he headed off to Cum-berland and from there into the wilds of Vancouver Island Many others joined him helped by the people of Cumberland and labour leader Joe Naylor a social-ist and union activist who been a mentor to Goodwin
The Dominion Police were tasked with apprehending the deserters but after three months the Police were no closer to finding them The Police hired a special constable named Dan Campbell who had been a policeman until he was fired for corruption He was a man who knew his way around the forest and was good with a rifle
On July 27 Campbell came upon Goodwin in the woods where he was picking berries and shot him claiming self-defence Many did not believe his claim and he was arrested and charged with manslaughter
When Albert ldquoGingerrdquo Goodwin was buried the mines shut down and everyone walked behind his coffin in a huge procession In Vancouver the unions called for a one day strike in honour of Goodwinmdash5500 workers left their jobs the army was called in and there was much violence
Shortly after his arrest a grand jury agreed that Don Campbell had fired in self-defence He was set free
Walking in their Footsteps ALBERT GINGER GOODWINBud Logan
Photo courtesy Cumberland Museum
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Their arrival to the rivers was perfectly timed showing up at the end of winter when most
of the stored food supplies were depleted The much
needed influx of these
abundant and nutri-
ent-rich fish earned them
the name lsquosalvationrsquo or
lsquosaviourrsquo fish among
many First Nations peo-
ple The eulachon is a
small delicate member
of the smelt family They
are anadromous meaning that they come to fresh wa-
ter to spawn after spending from 1 to 3 years in the
ocean
The word lsquoeulachonrsquo is derived from Chinook a trade
language constructed out of elements of North Coast
First Nations languages English and French There are
many spelling variations of their name including ool-
ichan ooligan hooligan and ulichan The Kwakwala
word for the eulachon grease is Trsquolina
North Coast First Nations have relied upon eula-
chon for thousands of years and historically large
groups of people would gather at major fishing sites
to catch process and trade eulachon and eulachon oil
The well-established trading routes were even called
lsquogreasersquo trails in reference to the trade in eulachon oil
In recent years eulachon numbers have been on the
decline and little information is available to explain
the reasons for this Despite the decline eulachon re-
mains an important and very highly valued tradition-
al food amongst coastal First Nations
Nutritional analysis of eulachon grease has shown it to
be a rich source of Vitamin A and Omega-3 fatty acids
The fish as a whole are a good source of calcium iron
and zinc The oil was traditionally extracted by allow-
ing the fish to decay for a week or two then adding
boiling water so that the grease would rise to the top
and could be skimmed
off It would then solidify
like butter at room tem-
perature The fish were
also dried and because
of their high oil content
it is said that they were
sometimes burned like
candles earning them
the nickname lsquocandlefishrsquo
A long time resident of the BC Coast Florence Tick-
ner grew up in a floating logging camp in the 1930s
and in her book Fish Hooks amp Caulk Boots she described
eulachon being an important source of food for her
family
Every year in the early spring the oolichan swam to the rivers to spawn and we would fish them in King-come Inlet The fish were so thick that you couldnrsquot see the bottom of the river and it was easy to scoop them out of the water
We always had a stone crock containing oolichan in brine Mom would take out enough for a feed and give them a good rinse then put them to soak overnight The next morning she would change the water and that night she dried them off dredged them in flour and fried them in bacon fat We would have a feed fit for a king Mmmmrdquo
Eulachon image from DFO-MPOgcca
The Arrival of Springs
SALVATION FISHErika Anderson
Header photo courtesy of Museum at Campbell River
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A true naturalist Jim Swift was born in Stonewall Manitoba just outside Winnipeg Due to his fatherrsquos health issues his family moved to the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island Swift remembers going to school in Royston and his first real introduction to art there ldquoI had a natu-ral born interest in the environment ndash trees riv-ers fishrdquo Swift says He recalls being young and inspired Breaking ground training horses and dogs climbing mountains and building forts are just a few of his childhood memories These are pretty good memories as Swiftrsquos health took a turn in 2015 when he was diagnosed with Alz-heimerrsquos dementia
Swift continued his passions for art and na-ture at the Atlin Centre for the Arts in Northern British Columbia where literally the horizons of art became his subjects He was influenced by nature and the stars he truly felt connect-ed spiritually with his surroundings This con-
nection brought upon his contemporary visual works and as a Metis artist this energy inspired so much of his body of work Swiftrsquos instructor at the Centre Gernot pushed him to create beyond his boundaries At that time the Cen-tre hosted twenty four artists from around the world it was a very creative environment
Being that the environment played such a big role in Swiftrsquos life he gained so many direct expe-riences with wildlife Many of these experiences translated into painted works ldquoI was on the way to Deer Lake and took a moment to rest I sat down against a maple tree to watch what was happening a young buck came right up to me and starting sniffing my shoes Irsquove encountered many animals face-to-face including a Grizzlyrdquo says Swift as he points out the picture he cap-tured of the grizzly he mentioned ldquoI painted the memory something Irsquoll never forgetrdquo
ARTIST FEATURE
JIM SWIFTNature on Parade
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Swift worked as a Fisheries Field Technician counting salmon in different regions but he also is a carpenter by trade Metis Nation sponsored Swift to get his Carpentry Instructors diploma as well as his Field Technician certification
Swift not only works as a visual artist painting he is also a writer and loves to share his experiences through storytelling With so many special times during his youth he loves the opportunity to share these experiences with the younger gen-eration of his family and others interested in his captivating stories He remembers being in the Black CreekMerville area where a wolf came up next to him and rubbed against him These are some of the amazing times in the life of Jim Swift
On a daily basis Swift is dealing with Alzheimers which has changed his life quite drastically Just before he was diagnosed he knew he wasnrsquot well he had even stopped driving Now Swift
Nature on Parade
Learn more about Jim SwiftwwwJimSwiftArtcom
relies on his partner Christina and volunteers Swift is able to attend the Adult Centre 3 times per week and has a volunteer take him out for walks and coffee Once a week he paints with Gerry who guides him to continue on and used his artistry in part as therapy
Swift has always been a lover of world music and has an extensive collection of musicmdashhe still loves to dance Swiftrsquos diagnosis changed the landscape of his life but he still feels that his art speaks to people and welcomes reactions to his work on all levels
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ARTIST FEATURE
White Buffalo Spirit 1997 Jim Swift jimswiftartcom
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White Buffalo Spirit 1997 Jim Swift jimswiftartcom
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H E A LT H amp W E L L N E SS
What you think you become What you feel you attract
What you imagine you create Buddha
Our mindset is the source of the reality we live in It is the foundation for what we think and feel which informs the behaviour that shapes our life By bringing conscious-ness to our thought patterns we are able to make choic-es aligned with our vision and aspiration Our thoughts shape our actions
One of my dear friends is a successful business trainer she set a goal to contact ten businesses to set up meetings When we spoke she said Ive made five calls and its not fun Im going to stop now I need to find a different way to do it What do you think I reflected that her thought that its not fun gave her permission to stop I asked What if you keep going regardless if its fun or not What if you know for certain that one of these ten businesses will hire you in the end She laughed and finished con-tacting the rest of businesses
Catch the stories your mind is telling you What you think you become What you focus on you create more of
A client of mine owns a large fitness business When we started coaching one of his goals was to work less so he could spend more time with his family His busi-ness grows when hes there and suffers when hes not He was frustrated with his employees and he did not feel he could trust them to do the right thing when hes not present After few months of coaching we discovered he spent a significant portion of his time finding problems and fixing them as quickly as possible I asked him to be curious about what his staff might think the next time he finds a problems and ask them questions he has no answer for
Maria Ji is a professional business and life coach Maria focuses her coaching practice on supporting people to create the life of their dreams wwwmariajicoachingcom
ENTREPRENEURIAL AND LEADERSHIP COACHING Maria Ji
Three days later he reported that his team is excited to be implementing new strategies which gives him the free-dom him to be with his family and go on speaking tours
By shifting his focus from doing it the right way (his way) to empowering his team to contribute they were able to co-create new possibilities to expand the business and to support his dreams of helping others
Albert Einstein once said The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking It cannot be changed without changing our thinking
Its easy said than done However with continued prac-tice we can all master our mindset by learning to change our thinkingmdashand change our reality
Be a mindful listener of your language What story is your mind telling you If you want to change careers and the story is Well I cant possibly find a job that I love and still make the money I make right now ask yourself really Is there nobody in the world doing what they love and making the amount money they want Is that true If you say one thing and your sub-conscious mind is telling you another your actions will reflect the confusion and frustration of not having what you want
Our energy flows to where our attention goes Wether your true desire is that perfect partner your dream house a baby new job or travel around the world do whatever you can to be present to that goal Write out the detail of the house you want to live in picture your-self hopping on the plane to your adventure see yourself in your dream job and sitting in the office you want Do this activity at least three times a day
What you focus on you create more of With consistent practice everyone can be the master of their mind
Mastering Your Mindset A MUST HAVE SKILL TO MASTER YOUR BUSINESS AND YOUR LIFE
I s s u e 14 | C O M PASS M A G A Z I N E | 1 9W W WC O M PASS M A G A Z I N E C A
Bud Logan
Spruce bark cones and needles can be used to make a tea or syrup that can relieve colds reduce the
fever from flu and ease joint pain that comes with these
ailments The cones produce the best medicine cones
are picked year round from the tops of young trees but
all the ingredients have various components that when
cooked together complement each other both in taste
and in the ability to work as medicine
Directions for tea Usually about 15 cones along with
needles and bark are boiled for 10 to 15 minutes in a pot
of water to make tea The longer they boil the stronger
the medicine becomes strain the liquid before drink-
ing it Spruce tea relieves coughing and sore throats and
stuffed chests Those who are sick with colds can take
it three or four times a day for up to five days You can
cool this tea and serve over ice if you like Sweeten to
taste with honey or brown sugar syrup
Directions for syrup To make a syrup that can be used
like any cold syrup as well as a winter treat when put
on ice cream requires a bit more work To make a basic
syrup you add to a big pot all the ingredients and cover
with water boil then simmer the mix for hours until it
has reduced down to about a quarter of its contents and
strain Then add the sweetener and there it is
I like to use three cups of needles around 15 spruce
cones about a cup of fir needles for a cystitis flavor and
some spruce gum if handy The spruce gum is strong
in medicine and only a small amount should be used
Cover with about 6 cups of water and boil this gently
until it has reduced down to 3 cups in volume Strain
this
Add to this mixture about ten rose hips place these
in a tied muslin bag when adding to avoid getting any
hip hairs in the mix as these will give one an itchy bot-
tom Along with the hips add some hawthorn berries
and crow berries both can be gathered in the late fall
winter months dont worry if the hawthorn berries are
dried out as this is best Crow berries are gathered up in
the high country and can be found even when covered
in snow You can replace these berries with store bought
berries if you must To this add a teaspoon of cinnamon
and you could add some grated orange or lemon peel
for flavor Bring to a boil and then simmer until you
have a cup of fluid left strain again and add your sweet-
ener Honey works well or add a sugar sweetener
To make a brown sugar sweetener just add equal amounts
of brown sugar and water boil down while stirring until
it is a thick mixture For every cup of syrup you will add
a cup of honey or sugar mixture simmer this for about
10 minutes cool and place in a glass container It will stay
good for a month or more in the fridge
The Spruce tree has many medicinal uses the sap that
can be found year round on spruce trees and in green
firewood can be used to soothe irritated skin and when
applied to cuts helps healing and reduces the chance
of infection You are looking for new sap that has re-
cently run from the wood of the tree
Collect sap thatrsquos really sticky and clear Warm it in the
same amount of water until itrsquos melted and then put
an equal or slightly smaller amount of Vaseline Use a
clean stick and stir it
slowly You can use
this as a cream for
cuts and sore mus-
cles It smells nice
too it should always
be kept at room
temperature
EatLOCAL Spruce Medicine
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Happy New Year Can you believe January 2018 is almost overhellip and Spring is just around the corner This issue is about Harvesting and Gatheringmdashbut how does this relate to Staging and Home ownership you ask Well let me tell you
The possessions we have spent years gathering can bring us much joy and invoke great memories of family and friends and donrsquot forget fur babies The buck head in the man cave that reminds hubby of that great weekend hunting trip with the boys or the dried roses from a special Valentines day in the master bedroom Itrsquos amazing how special these are to us
Letrsquos talk about harvesting In todays market with houses sell-ing for multiple offers your home can reap a plentiful bounty at harvest Here are some stats to show you the potential
2017 Real Estate in Campbell River
bull The average sale price of a was up 18bull Houses sold within 42 days at 98 of asking (Nov 123
Dec107)bull Houses made up 63 of sales and Condos 31bull Willow Point prices up 20 Campbell River Central 17bull 136 houses sold for over $500000
Now lets talk about gathering and harvesting together A home desired by multiple buyers will allow you to reap the largest harvest on your biggest investment Having your house Market Ready by reducing possessions gathered over the years will allow your house to look bigger feel more open and inviting This gives potential buys a sense of calm and tran-quility If the buyer doesnrsquot FALL IN LOVE with your home they wont buy it
Not sure what to store or remove Idyllic Homes is here to help Everything you donrsquot immediately need while your house is for sale can possibly be packed away And not to bring it to the new home but to donate it This small step can be done over the ldquorainy seasonrdquo we are currently experiencing and you will be well on your way to being Market Ready for Spring
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GATHERING amp HARVESTING This is a trick you wont find in running magazines wont learn from famous athletes It began like most of our father amp son runs Ryan in his yellow stroller me pushing wildly behind Sunset was two hours away enough to bring us across town to the mythical Hilltop Store where I had promised him his very first Clif Bar
I expected to be there in about an hour instead my run lasted seven minutes Suddenly the front of the stroller reared up like a cocoon about to burst And it was for my sons voice shouted Now Ryan wants get out
My running place subsided and out came Ryan After all exercise is more important for him than me With the right training I can run 50K but with the wrong training my son could become an elite couch potato Our rule is simple if he wants to rest let him rest If he wants to go let him go Its a training plan tailored for toddlers
Now I had a helper pushing our stroller calling out to pedestrians and puppies examining the trails drain-age system closely The water goes in that pipe over there and comes out over here You see that Daddy Daddy did see that And I also saw an old yellow bull-dozer parked beside the trail for us to enjoy
The 1946 Caterpillar was looking great despite wear from many tiny sneakers Ryan held out his arms and I boosted him up showed him how to not trip over the gearbox He put on his driving mittens grasped the cold iron levers We were no longer behind schedule -- we were operating outside of time on our very own track The old dozer shuddered and roared to life vivid in our shared imagination Sunlight fell across us as it did back then as it will in all the years ahead
The stroller waited patiently headlamp tucked away for the inevitable nighttime run VROOM the bull-dozer said through Ryan Hand in hand we rumbled towards the future
GROWING UP COASTAL
Joseph McLean lives in Powell River where he runs a computer specialty store a whimsical blog and the occasional marathon FacebookcomGrowingUpCoastal
Joseph McLean
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H E A LT H amp W E L L N E SS
She has to be the center of attention all the time Narcissistic mothers love to be waited on Older narcissis-tic mothers often use the natural limitations of aging to manipulate dramas often by neglecting their health or by doing things they know will make them ill This gives her the opportunity to cash in on the investment she made while training you to wait on her as a child Then she calls you demanding your presence immediately If you dont provide the attention she needs you look extremely bad to everyone else
She manipulates your emotions in order to feed on your pain She will not seem to care how much the ma-nipulation of her emotions and the self-pity repels other people One weird behavior that is very common to nar-cissists her dramas may also center around the tragedies of other people often relating how much she suffered by association and trying to distress her listeners as she cries over the horrible murder of someone she wouldnt recog-nize if they had passed her on the street
Shes selfish and willful She always makes sure she has the best of everything She insists on having her own way all the time and she will ruthlessly manipulatively pursue it even if what she wants isnt worth all the effort shes put-ting into it
She is self centered Shell give you hand-me-downs or market something for herself as a gift for you (I thought Id give you my old bicycle and buy myself a new one)New gifts are often obviously cheap and are usually things that dont suit you or that you cant use or are a quid pro quo if you buy her the gift she wants she will buy you an item of your choice She may buy you a gift and get the identical item for herself or take you shopping for a gift and get herself something nice at the same time to make herself feel better She is very defensive and extremely sensitive to any criticism If you criticize or defy her she will explode with fury threaten storm rage and may become violent Not all narcissists abuse physically but most do often in sub-
tle deniable ways It allows them to vent their rage at your failure to be the solution to their internal havoc and si-multaneously to teach you to fear them Narcissists also abuse by exposing you to violence If one of your siblings got beaten she made sure you saw
She is never wrong about anything No matter what shes done she wont ever genuinely apologize for any-thing Instead any time she feels she is being made to apologize she will sulk and pout issue an insulting apolo-gy or negate the apology she has just made with justifica-tions qualifications or self pity
She makes you look crazy If you try to confront her about something shes done shell tell you that you have a very vivid imagination (this is a phrase commonly used by abusers of all sorts to invalidate your experience of their abuse) that you dont know what youre talking about or that she has no idea what youre talking about This is an extremely aggressive and exceptionally infuriating tactic called gaslighting common to abusers of all kinds Your perceptions of reality are continually undermined so that you end up without any confidence in your intuition your memory or your powers of reasoning
She Lies To outsiders shell lie thoughtfully and delib-erately always in a way that can be covered up if shes confronted with her lie She will claim to be unable to re-member bad things she has done Lying is one way that she creates conflict in the relationships and lives of those around her
Negotiating the Legacy of a NARCISSISTIC MOTHER
PART 2
SHIFT HAPPENS Andrea Wagemaker
Author unknown repurposed by Andrea Wagemaker in hope that it will be of help to daughters of Narcissistic mothers
I am a Licensed Clinical Hypnotherapist and Certified Life Coach specializing in working with daughters of Narcissistic Mothers Through Hypnosis and a personalized coaching program you will begin to start taking control of your negative thought pat-terns reclaim your life and stop the toxic legacy To set up your life changing appointment call Shift Happens Coaching and Clinical Hypnotherapy at 250-338-3401
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Chris Dobranski was born in Edmonton Alberta and by all means is an all-Canadian guy His special artistic talents really shine
through his mixed media work gemstone carving and metal forging Based
out of Tahsis over the past decade Dobranski has been back and forth to
Europe Germany and Russia completely focused on his art He now spends
most of his time in Germany getting ready to launch his Studio Gallery in
February 2018 While Dobranski started his
career as a hospital technician on the West
Coast of British Columbia he was drawn to
carve in his off time ldquoWhen I was in Haida
Gwaii and the hospital work ended I started
carving full time he remembers
ldquoI
had been
carving for
about ten years
but it wasnrsquot until
moving to Haida Gwaii
that I truly started to respect and
enjoy bringing mediums to life working
with Fred Watmough my teacher friend
and carving partner He instilled in me the
notion that every piece is a practice piece
Every time I showed him what I thought
was a finished piece he would smile and say
ldquoItrsquos nice but when are you going to finish itrdquo Those
words have pushed me to improve and allow me to test
the bounds of insanity by illusion and lightrdquo Dobranski
writes in his bio
Dobranski spent time designing knives and practicing metal
work with Forge Master Jean Colin each knife receives a special
hand-carved handle by Chris He works with many mediums his
work is incredibly complex and takes hundreds of hours ldquoFamily crests
can take 400 plus hours as they are specialty pieces heirlooms really
Gemstones can easily take 400-500 hours to cut Clients are always thrilled
with the end workrdquo Dobranski says
ldquoI found it extremely difficult to be qualified as an Artist in Canada with no
formal education or gallery exhibits I decided to seek out the capital of gem-
stone carving and found myself in Rheinland-Pfalz which really is my sec-
ond home on the Rhine Riverrdquo
The village Dobranski resides with his fianceacute Gisla is built for carvers Before
power they ran water wheels to create power for the artists He truly is follow-
WELLNESS ARTIST
Connect with Chris Dobranski through Facebook and Twitter
Chris DobranskiCUTS LIKE A KNIFE
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ing his roots and heritage from his family who are still
based in Alberta While working for established gem-
stone carvers he decided he needed to create space for
himself and open his own studio gallery From quartz
crystals to yew wood to iron Dobranski is ready for his
space to open to the public and feels well supported by
his European clients and North American ones too ldquoAll
the tools and machines are set up now the gemstone
roughing machine is ready Therersquos room for up to two
other carvers maybe a goldsmithrdquo he speculates
Dobranskirsquos talents are tremendous and show through
his works and awards his Jade Swordfish won First at
the 2014 Jade Symposium where he also was awarded
in the Sculpture-Gold Category He continues to learn
everydaymdashpracticing carving learning languages and
building relationships especially with the Master Carv-
ers in the village and neighbouring regions ldquoAlthough
Irsquom on a work visa now is the time to look how we treat
each other Facing racism is facing big barriers but I
see globalization connecting the next generationsrdquo says
Dobranski He is planning to be back in Tahsis this sum-
mer to reconnect
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For more of Dr Pincottrsquos articles visit wwwPerceptiveHealthca or wwwdrpincottcom and wwwbcnaca to find an ND near you
We are well into 2018 and most have long forgotten their New Years Resolutions I hope to inspire you to gather a few new habits over the next year to con-tribute to your physical health and your mental and brain health too Physical trainer Amber Joliat recommends set-ting 30 day intentions from New Moon to New Moon
I was happy to see the Globe amp Mail headline ldquoYour smart-phone addiction is making you stupid And inattentive And anti-social And unhealthyrdquo on January 6 The aver-age daily user looks at their phone 150 times and spends 3-5 hours on them Tristan Harris a former product manager at Google educates people through ldquoTime Well Spentrdquo on the dangers of the social media platform that causes spurts of dopamine creating real addictions The former vice-president of Facebook prohibits his own chil-dren from social media
In ldquoThe Big Disconnectrdquo Catherine Steiner-Adair explains that children ages 4-18 feel frustration fatigue and loss when they come home to parents who are on their de-vices With recent spikes in mental health issues includ-ing ADD among adolescents and the concomitant rise in electronic devices it behooves parents to learn ways to set limits on smartphone usage Intention Unplug for hours during the day
I read or listen to the radio to get the news rather than watch it I can then control the emotional impact I read the Saturday Globe amp Mail and then for fun I watch or listen to comedy to get the rest CBC Radio One Because News This Hour Has 22 Minutes and Rick Mercer Report Hey humor is great for mental health and I learn a lot
The blue light emitting from our devices causes eye dis-eases and strain According to my eye doctor more than
two hours of exposure per day is contributing to Macular Degeneration damage to the retina and vision loss Apply ldquoNight Shiftrdquo or ldquoTwilightrdquo to your devices from 10pm to 7am Optometrists provide protective eye wear or yellow tinting of lenses as options
One of the favorite parts of our ldquomorning boot camprdquo ex-ercise class is the stretching section when 10 minutes of healing music is played Music has a huge impact on men-tal health so find ldquohealingrdquo music to help with stress
Discover the joy of adding 100 pure essential oils to your life with Young Living or Doterra Learn to make your own blends to treat stress headaches muscle aches and insom-nia to lessen the over the counter toxic drugs ldquoThievesrdquo blend a great household cleaner reduces chemical use in the home Drop doses of edible oils such as lemon lime or orange to ldquosoda streamrdquo water will get the pop out of the house
Cook with a pressure cooker Pick one made with stain-less steel and discover how you can make a full meal from scratch in 30-45 minutes You will be amazed at the flavor and the ease
Spend less than you make and start a holiday account Re-place going out for coffee and lunch everyday with taking your lunch to work
Pick a new applemdashie honey crispmdashand eat one every day
Read ldquoMindful Drinkingrdquo by Rosamund Dean and ldquoDrinkrdquo by Ann Dowsett Johnston to help change your relation-ship with alcohol decrease your consumption and add to your holiday account
Happy Gathering
Gathering Treasures FOR YOUR HAPPINESS
NATUROPATHIC INSPIRATIONSIngrid Pincott ND
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Wendy Johnstone is the founder of Keystone Eldercare Solutions With a Masters Degree in Gerontology and close to 20 years experience Wendy is passionate about supporting seniors and caregivers wwwkeystoneeldercarecom
Making the decision to move a spouse or aging parent into long term care is one of the most dif-ficult decisions families make Guilt resentment confu-sion and relief are just some of the emotions caregivers experience Many families tend to underestimate how difficult the transition can be and often find themselves unprepared emotionally and practically
Family caregivers and the person they care for are often overwhelmed by the magnitude of the decision and the process Itrsquos not only the move itself rather the prepara-tion of the move and the adjustment post-move Before we get into the nitty-gritty itrsquos actually helpful to clarify what is meant by ldquolong term carerdquo Trust me there are so many different ways to describe this form of housing it makes me dizzy
Itrsquos technically called Complex Care however other more common terms used are long term care residential care and nursing home What it really means a facility that provides 24-hour skilled nursing care and supervi-sion for people who are no longer able to care for them-selves Staff members administer medications and assist residents with daily activities such as eating bathing and dressing Less than 5 of Canadians live in complex care facilities with an average age being well into their late 80s Eligibility for a government subsidized complex care fa-cility is evaluated and determined by a case manager at your local Health Authority Factors considered include health status the family caregiverrsquos ability to provide the necessary care and support in the home and if the com-munity resources currently being used are appropriate safe and sustainable Those assessed as having the great-est and urgent needs are given priority for admission to the first available and appropriate bed Cost is a daily rate based on 80 of a seniors income There are also private Residential Care facilities where no subsidies are available
Once a decision is made it can feel like having to wait it
out Some families feel this part of the transition is very difficult with the uncertainty of when a bed will be avail-able and feeling they need to be prepared for a move at any time Some families and the person being cared for experience increased anxiety and stress during this period
Building a circle of support people is really important Choose a team of people to support you emotionally and physically as well as supports who have very practical skills including having cared for someone in complex care legal and financial experience excellent listener etc If you are a joiner think about a Caregiverrsquos Support group There are several groups for specific diseases such as stroke Parkinsonrsquos and dementia If you are having dif-ficulty finding information accessing these groups please contact me directly and Irsquoll point you in the right direction
I know it is easier said than done however caring for yourself as a caregiver is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family member Your role as a caregiver doesnrsquot end when the person you are caring for moves into complex care
Navigating the HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
Wendy Johnstone
Long Term Care
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Chad is the owner of Fitness Etc in Campbell River Courtenay Parksville He and his staff are always here to help Whether its product knowledge or help with diet and training advice they are here for you wwwfitness-etcca
FITNESS ETC Chad Braithwaite
With the New Years resolution crowd in full swing this time of year in every local gym across Canada I have decided to focus this month on the Top 10 gym peevesNow this isnt every peeve but these are the most common ones that will drive the average person up the wall So please remember that when you go to the gym it comes down to RE-SPECT for others that are there to do the same thing you are
Unracked WeightsBy far the most common complaint among regular gym-go-ers is that of un-racked weights Be it dumbbells kettlebells weight plates or bars lifters who are disrespectful enough to leave equipment scattered on the floor flat out SUCK Theres no nice way to state it Rather than do the courteous (and proper) thing and pick up after themselves these individuals leave things strewn about weaving a path of destruction that would make a crazed military general envious No matter if youre lifting 40 lbs or 400 lbs re-rack the weights when youre done
People on Cell PhonesOh to be a lifter in the glory days of bodybuilding with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno You know when people were actually focused on lifting weights at the gym and not talking on cell phones While modern times have done won-ders for portable communication devices the downside is that these same smartphones are attached to the hands and ears of every bro and girl at the gym Heads up cell phone addicts mdash the gym is for LIFTING not talking texting or insta-snapping and face-gramming your friends
People with CamerasThese days every guy or girl with some sort of camera thinks heshe is a celebrity or YouTube star in the making These wannabe fitness celebs troll in and around the gym with their handy camera and filming crew shooting everything from their foam rolling to cool down and everything in between Rather
than focus on actually lifting these folks are focused getting the proper lighting set to make their bicep or glute look picture perfect Do everyone a favor and save the camera antics for your own time not when the rest of us are making gains
Not using HeadphonesHaving the right music playing during your workout can help you get an edge and grind out an extra rep or two while train-ing The wonders of modern technology have given us the ability to listen to our own preferred music rather than the ir-ritating techno or emo-rock blasted in corporate gyms across the country
However there are those individuals who absolutely refuse to use headphones with their audio playerscell phones and feel the need to share their music preferences with the other 25 people in the gym Listen we each have our own music likes and genres You might enjoy listening to Bieber on constant repeat but the rest of us could really do without that crap
ScreamingThere must be a scientific study somewhere in the bro maga-zines that proves that grunting shouting and screaming helps you lift more weights Theres no other explanation for why the muscle-bound bros at the gym scream incessantly even while doing their warm-ups Sure if youre going for a 1RM max squat or deadlift you might be compelled to scream out of sheer exertion but more often than not your screaming is setting you up for a hard jab in the throat
Broken Water FountainMost days gym rats are walking around with gallon jugs of water (which is completely unnecessary in its own right But for those of us using a standard shaker or reusable water bottle nothing is more irritating than trying to fill up your water bottle before or during your workout and the water fountain is broken How is this even possible Continued on next page
Chads Top Ten
GYM PET PEEVES
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Heartstrong Fitness provides one-on-one kinesiology exercise physiology and personal training programming to clients across the North Island The ultimate goal is to increase physical literacy across the ages across the island and help North Islanders be their most active and healthy selves heartstrongfitnesscom
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Puddles of SweatYes during intense weight lifting youre going to sweat and when in a particularly poorly ventilated gym youre likely to be dripping in sweat No matter how much or little you do sweat or how well (poorly) the place is air-conditioned there is NO excuse for leaving a giant puddle of your DNA on the floor machine bench or exercise mat You wouldnt want to lay back on somebody elses giant pool of sweat and the rest of us dont want to touch yours If youre a profuse sweater carry a towel with you around the gym and wipe up after yourself
ExhibitionistsFortunately most people are considerate enough to walk around the gym in remotely acceptable clothing The same cant be said for the locker room There are showers stalls and changing rooms for a reason You might have the phy-sique of Adonis reincarnate but the rest of the people in the locker room dont need a front row seat to your private show-ing of the Full Monty
Set InterruptersWe all know this guy hes the one that comes up to you in the middle of doing leg press and asks Can I hop in real quick
While youre focused on not getting crushed by the stack of plates on each side of the machine this bozo is wondering if he can interrupt your workout so he can keep his circuit train-ing routine going unimpeded If someone is training and not wasting time or taking excessively long breaks at a certain sta-tion have some freaking patience and wait until theyre done
Hogging MachinesBuilding off the previous pet peeve comes the guy at the gym who hogs the machine This is the guy who continues to oc-cupy a machine talking to other bros or texting on his phone between sets or even worse after hes completely finished If youre going to take a 10-minute break between sets get off the machine and let other people work in
Have some respectThe gym is a sacred environment and when youre worship-ping at the temple of gains show some respect for the loca-tion and those in attendance If youre guilty of one or sev-eral of these gym pet peeves consider doing some personal homework on yourself and fix these annoying habits Other-wise build your own personal gym at home where you can do whatever you want however you want
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HEARTSTRONG Sarah Wright
70 years ago humans had a lot more physical work to do in their day to day life Today it takes effort to get moving and get active Kids were able to roam a lot farther from home which meant more unorganized physical activity and the opportuni-ty to build skills around decision making which leads to more confidence
On the flip side of that wersquove come a long way in terms of fig-uring out how to help people move better more efficiently and with more confidence How much exercise or activity do you really need to do A term called Physical Literacy has become a very hot topic over the last few years
The International Physical Literacy Association describes it as the motivation confidence physical competence knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engage-ment in physical activities (Whitehead 2016)
Many middle aged clients have become inactive as a result of both less inherent and automatic physical activity in their day to day lives but also because they may lack the skills and knowledge on how to get moving in a variety of different ways ndash either they havenrsquot been active in the past or a condition has changed the way they need to move There is no one perfect way our bodies need variety and most importantly we need to do the things we enjoy this encourages physical emotional spiritual and mental health and also means we will stick with it
Physical Literacy is a new catch phrase that encompasses a positive attitude towards being active and having the physical skills to do it The focus is mainly on giving children the chance to learn about their bodies on a variety of surfaces challenge themselves and ultimately have the confidence to try new things
I encourage you to ask your childrenrsquos coaches if they know what physical literacy is and whether every child they come in contact with is going to leave every practice with a positive feeling
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Life at Berwick allows you the freedom to be as engaged and as social as you desire We offer vibrant senior residences created by caring people where the individual needs of our people always come first
Visit Berwick for more information or for a curiosity tour See how we can help you create a lsquohomersquo right here with us mdash a place where you can experience being part of a community againYour home Our hospitalityLetrsquos start a conversation todayFind out more about The Berwick WaytradeAsk one of our Senior Living Experts today
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Physical Literacy
Sarah Wright is a Certified Exercise Physiologist and Practicing Kinesiologist and co-owner of Heart Strong Fitness
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BEING HUMAN James L Anderson
The Human Dream
We Humans today are on a collision course where civilization and our biosphere may not survive The tiny cabal of supreme elite now ruling us cannot save us Those Global Fools think it is ldquotheirrdquo world It is not It is OURS It is ours to lose
Somehow we have to come together and believe we can change the world again It is time you and I reach be-yond our desperate separate lives and stand together as one life force and do the impossible hand in hand
We must make it through
The finest thing any of our leaders can do for us is to truly believe in each of us enough so that they inspire us to be more than we thought we could possibly become Our life force has done the impossible before We must do it again
Deep within us each of us has the potential to leave behind our primitive state of mind and become one
PART 1
whole golden new civilization together
We have always secretly known that Universe would one day summon the life spirit inside us to a final con-vergence with the reason why you and I were given the gift of life It is the lesson of life and eternity It is what Universe means
Deep inside in the heart center we have known thatthere will come a point where Humankind and Uni-verse itself will be poised finally on the fulcrum of eternity on the threshold of total oblivion or a new dawnhellip a new dream This is that point This is that dream
Human beings must learn to truly care for each other or Humankind will perish from this earth
We either live together or die apart
wwwjames-l-andersoncom
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WORK WITH LEATHER bull DIY SUEDE POUCHMake a beautiful little pouch using suede leather and decorate it in contemporary or traditional style Leather sinew strap and more all provided for you at this 2hr workshop Hosted by NI Metis Beading Circle 10 am - Noon 130 pm - 330 pm $10 for Non-Members
GUIDED HIKE WITH BUD LOGAN bull QUATSE HATCHERY TRAILLearn about the extensive local edibles and medicinals the North Island has to offer from Adventurer and Naturalist Bud Logan while exploring the Quatse River region Please Register - Everyone welcome Meet at Quatse Hatchery parking lot 10 am 130 pm
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As the Winter comes close to being
done and we prepare for the new
energy that the sunshine will bring we
reflect on making it through another
dark season knowing that family
friends and neighbours helped get us through Harvesting
and Gathering play an extremely important role here on
the Island ndash from traditional medicinals to local edibles
knowledge sharing to practical experiences we truly can
create a lifestyle that shines with sustainability
Compass Magazine embraces Arts Culture amp Wellness to
share the direction of communities and create relevant
dialogue Gilakasla ndash Marci In this issue we connect with
bull Artist Features | Jim Swift Chris Dobranski amp Shannon Campbell-Webb
bull Eat Local | Spruce Medicine
bull Personal Coaching | Mastering Your Mindset
bull Off The Beaten Path | Leiner River Trails
bull Long Term Care for Those Who Need It
PUBLISHERS NOTE
Cheers Kealy Donaldson P U B L I S H E R
compassmagazineourmailcom wwwcompassmagazineca
COVER
Forests End
Jim Swift
CONTRIBUTORSBud LoganAndrea WagemakerIngrid Pincott NDJames L AndersonSarah WrightJosh McInnesMichael BearChad BraithwaiteJoseph McLeanMaria JiWendy JohnstoneAnnette Elliott Erika AndersonKealy Donaldson
COMPASS MAGAZINE | ISSUE 14 | FEBRUARYMARCH 2018
MAGAZINE
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Josh McInnes and Michael Bear
In July of 2012 we were ascending from a dive off the coast of Pt Loma San Diego We were
startled to find ourselves surrounded by a swarm of
large black sea nettles otherwise known as Chrysao-
ra achlyos Some of these jellyfish dwarfed the divers
having bells approaching one metre in diameter and
tentacles reaching five metre in length Luckily some
of us had brought cameras and we were able to collect
both still and video documentation of these awe-in-
spiring animals as they drifted past us undulating in
the current This species of jellyfish are rarely seen
with only a handful of sightings off Southern Califor-
nia and their distribution during most of the year is
currently unknown
Biologists recognize jellyfish as part of a taxonomic
group known as cnidarians Cnidarians are thought to
be some of the first multicellular organisms to evolve
and have been dated back to at least 550 million years
ago during the Cambrian Period This phylum con-
sists of over 11000 species worldwide with the major-
ity inhabiting marine ecosystems
Other examples of organisms belonging to this group
are corals sea anemones and hydroids Compared to
other animal groups cnidarians are characterized by
two structural body plans a sedentary polyp stage and
a medusa stage with both playing a significant role in
their ecology Cnidarians possess a gelatinous mor-
phology and exhibit a one way digestive system and a
primitive nervous system
The most distinguishing feature of jellyfish and their
cnidarian relatives are specialized secretions called
cnidae Nematocysts a form of cnidae are thread-
like barbed structures that are secreted from special-
ized cells in the jellyfishrsquos tentacles They are used for
foraging and defence and are fired upon by touch
chemical and pressure waves Once they penetrate
the tissues of an organism they secrete proteinaceous
toxins that debilitate prey or predator Some species
of cnidarian like the box jellyfish produce some of the
worldrsquos most deadly toxins able to kill an adult human
swimmer within minutes
During the spring and summer along the Pacific Coast
the sunrsquos energy provides food for small plant-like or-
ganisms called phytoplankton which act as the basis
for most coastal and oceanic food webs Numerous
species of jellyfish time their blooms to this produc-
tivity Jellyfish rely on ocean currents for their move-
ments and for food This classifies them as a form
Ocean Chronicles
Ocean Wanderers
Jellyfish | Photo Michael Bear
JELLYFISH
I s s u e 14 | C O M PASS M A G A Z I N E | 7W W WC O M PASS M A G A Z I N E C A
of macro-plankton and both size and morphology
varies among species
The most commonly sighted species of jellyfish in-
habiting North Pacific waters is the moon jellyfish
This species blooms in March and April often in such
great numbers that large patches of dark green water
are turned turquoise The largest known species of jel-
lyfish on Earth is the lionrsquos mane which can be viewed
in the coastal waters off Vancouver Island The lionrsquos
mane distinguished by its large red to brown body is
a voracious predator that feeds on zooplankton fish
and other species of jellyfish Not all species are large
some species rarely exceed three to four centimetres
like the aggregating jellyfish which specializes on in-
vertebrate eggs drifting in the currents While hun-
dreds of species have been documented worldwide
there are likely thousands still to be discovered
With current changes in climate ocean acidification
overfishing and eutrophication both community and
food webs are changing dramatically Recent studies
have shown that there has been an increase in jelly-
fish populations with the displacement of fish As
mentioned above jellyfish are competitive predators
and may affect other species Also research in the lab
has shown that temperature has a significant impact
on the growth rates of juvenile jellyfish An increase
in temperature causes juvenile jellyfish to grow faster
which could have real world implications that are cor-
related with changes in ocean temperature
Jellyfish are fascinating organisms that warrant our at-
tention as scientists citizen scientists and the public
New species could be discovered any day as we explore
more regions of the ocean Little is known about the
toxins they produce and the possible medical benefits
they might possess Their distribution and movements
using ocean currents are poorly known The life span
of many cnidarian species is a mystery and many live
short lives ranging from a few days in certain jellyfish
species to the possible immortality that is believed to
be attained by a few hydroid species
So the next time you peer over the side of a dock and
see a jellyfish pulsating in the water or stumble across
a washed up jellyfish on a local beach take a moment
to view and enjoy these oceanic wanderers
JELLYFISHLight microscope photograph of a Planktonic Jellyfish
Photo Josh McInnes
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Recover All That Is Ours is inspired by a line by MohawkTuscarora poet Janet Rogers The
exhibition redefines the ideas about Canada and its
500 hundred year-old relationship with Turtle Island
through de-colonial poetics mythology and contempo-
rary multi-disciplinary Indigenous art practices
Featuring six indigenous Canadian female artists Recover
All That Is Ours opens March 1 2018 at the Campbell Riv-
er Art Gallery ldquoThis contemporary exhibit is unmasking
the politics of colonizationrdquo says Vicky Chainey Gagnon
Campbell River Art Gallery Chief Curator and Executive
Director
Guest Curator Shannon Webb-Campbell says she is hon-
oured to curate this exhibit ldquoItrsquos multifaceted multi-me-
dium and all-female indigenous artists she says The
art is a contemporary relationship between land body
and indigenous art practices
An award-winning Mirsquokmaq poet writer and curator
Webb-Campbell is a member of Qalipu Mirsquokmaq First
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RECOVER ALL THAT IS OURS
Nation The first reading of Shannonrsquos book Who Took My
Sister will be hosted on March 3 as part of the exhibit
The book is already receiving acclaim
Her first book Still No Word (Breakwater 2015) recipient
of Egale Canadarsquos Out In Print Award is a collection of
poems She was Canadian Women In Literary Arts crit-
ic-in-residence in 2014 and is a board member Her play
Neither Love Letters Nor Moonlight premiered at the Arts
and Culture Centre in St Johnrsquos NL in February 2017
ldquoGiven the toxic climate in CanLit right now around
these issues my learning objectives are to cultivate an
understanding of the protocols and style around editing
Indigenous writersrsquo and poetsrsquo work As poetry editor of
Plenitude Magazine I focus on marginalized voices ndash
queer transgender and Indigenous poets in particular
and I want to ensure an ethical respectful Indigenous
editorial practicerdquo says Webb-Campbell
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OFF THE BEATEN PATH
Bud Logan
Tahsis
The Leiner River Trails (Leiner River Estuary Trail and the Leiner River Bouldering Trail)
are located just outside the town of Tahsis on the banks
of the river and they are both pretty awesome
To access the estuary trail head out of town and go
about 05 km until you see the signs for the Leiner Riv-
er Estuary Trail There is parking and restrooms and
the trail starts here Please be aware that both black
bears and cougars are quite common in this area so
please keep your pets on a leash or better still leave
them at home
This trail is level well built and wheelchair accessible
There are boardwalks on most of the path and look-
outs to allow you great views of the estuary and salt
flats Every time I have walked these trails I have seen
deermdashlots of deermdashso keep your eyes open and your
camera handy
The plant life along this trail is incredible the birdlife
is varied and I might say pretty awesome If you
look across the inlet you will get great views of Tahsis
itself The well-constructed boardwalks are a pleasure
to walk along
A little further up the road you will come to a bridge
that crosses the Leiner River To access the Leiner Riv-
er Bouldering Trail
park on the town side
of this bridge then
cross over and look to
your leftmdashyoursquoll see
the beginning of the
Trail which wanders
along a very pretty stretch of the river This is a much
rougher trail and you are required to clamber over and
under various and very large boulders The ground is
uneven and a sturdy pair of boots should be worn This
trail is used by mountain climbers to hone their climb-
ing skills
If you are there in the fall when the salmon are run-
ning yoursquore in for a treat as the river will be full of
them leaping the rapids heading upriver to spawnmdash
truly an awesome sight Again I advise you to be care-
ful during the spawn as the river will have numerous
black bears fishing and there is a chance yoursquoll run into
one as you move about the trails I strongly suggest
you leave your pets behind when hiking these trails
Tahsis itself is absolutely beautiful too There are
breathtaking mountain views some of the best caves
on the Island and world-class wildlife viewing It is
a little jewel and it lies at the end of the Tahsis Inlet
on the west coast of Vancouver Island When I was a
boy my sister and her family lived here enjoying the
boom This was a sawmill town and the mill ran day
and night the roar of the saws setting the tone Every-
thing roared there was a great hotel a recreation cen-
tre one could expect in a much larger town a hospital
a school and shops full of people
LEINER RIVER TRAILSThe
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Bud Logan has lived on Vancouver Island since 1961 and has a deep love of the Islandrsquos wild places He is an artist environmentalist writer photographer and amateur entomologist Visit Bud at wwwgohikingca
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There was no road into town but that didnrsquot mattermdash
cars were freighted in on the Uchuck a freighter still
operating as a lifeline from Gold River to Kyuquot
The hold on the boat only allowed very small vehicles
tiny three-wheeled cars Hundreds of these little won-
ders zipped around town They were pretty awesome
to a young lad and quite hilarious to see
The Tahsis Inlet and the surrounding Rugged Moun-
tains are becoming well known for mountain climb-
ing hiking caving bird watching and wildlife viewing
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At the age of 31 Albert ldquoGingerrdquo Goodwin was shot deadHis story begins long before that though Gingers father worked the coal mines in Yorkshire England and at the age of 12 Ginger got a job driving the pit ponies The Goodwins along with many other families were evict-ed from their company houses after a strike at the mine which lasted for two years This might have made most people quit coal mining but Ginger found work in sever-al other mining companies and kept at it But continuing Minersrsquo strikes kept the mines shutting down and by the time he was 19 he was on his way to a new country where he hoped to find better working conditions He was on his way to Canada
Arriving in 1909 he found work in a mine in Glace Bay Nova Scotia but soon enough there were strikes in Can-ada as well It was the same as in Englandmdashpoor con-ditions low pay and no days off With the strikes came evictions and hard-working families were left starving By 1910 Albert was heading west to BC working first in the Kootenays before heading to Vancouver Island and settling in Cumberland It was a beautiful town but the mines were very dangerousmdashmethane was the biggest danger with explosions happening all time Ten years earlier 64 men died in one such incident
Ginger was a socialist and he fought for the men in the mines becoming well-known as a labour leader over a strike lasting two years It failed mostly due to the loom-ing warmdashcoal was needed The local companies took note of Gingers involvement and blacklisted him in the local mines
He then took work in a smelter in Trail Perhaps not very impressive to look at Albert had a powerful voice and taking up the union cause he quickly moved up the ranks and was soon Vice-President of the BC Federation of Labour and President of the Trail Labour Council
In 1917 the Canadian Government introduced the Draft Goodwin was against the war but signed up and applied for a deferment Many others followed suit in seeking a
deferment When he was assessed for service he was found to have bad teeth and be in poor health small and in rough shape he received his deferment
He continued to fight for the workers and was instru-mental in a strike that shut down the smelter Just two weeks after the strike be-gan Albert was called back in for another assessment and was found to be fit for service He had no interest in fighting in Europemdash instead he headed off to Cum-berland and from there into the wilds of Vancouver Island Many others joined him helped by the people of Cumberland and labour leader Joe Naylor a social-ist and union activist who been a mentor to Goodwin
The Dominion Police were tasked with apprehending the deserters but after three months the Police were no closer to finding them The Police hired a special constable named Dan Campbell who had been a policeman until he was fired for corruption He was a man who knew his way around the forest and was good with a rifle
On July 27 Campbell came upon Goodwin in the woods where he was picking berries and shot him claiming self-defence Many did not believe his claim and he was arrested and charged with manslaughter
When Albert ldquoGingerrdquo Goodwin was buried the mines shut down and everyone walked behind his coffin in a huge procession In Vancouver the unions called for a one day strike in honour of Goodwinmdash5500 workers left their jobs the army was called in and there was much violence
Shortly after his arrest a grand jury agreed that Don Campbell had fired in self-defence He was set free
Walking in their Footsteps ALBERT GINGER GOODWINBud Logan
Photo courtesy Cumberland Museum
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Their arrival to the rivers was perfectly timed showing up at the end of winter when most
of the stored food supplies were depleted The much
needed influx of these
abundant and nutri-
ent-rich fish earned them
the name lsquosalvationrsquo or
lsquosaviourrsquo fish among
many First Nations peo-
ple The eulachon is a
small delicate member
of the smelt family They
are anadromous meaning that they come to fresh wa-
ter to spawn after spending from 1 to 3 years in the
ocean
The word lsquoeulachonrsquo is derived from Chinook a trade
language constructed out of elements of North Coast
First Nations languages English and French There are
many spelling variations of their name including ool-
ichan ooligan hooligan and ulichan The Kwakwala
word for the eulachon grease is Trsquolina
North Coast First Nations have relied upon eula-
chon for thousands of years and historically large
groups of people would gather at major fishing sites
to catch process and trade eulachon and eulachon oil
The well-established trading routes were even called
lsquogreasersquo trails in reference to the trade in eulachon oil
In recent years eulachon numbers have been on the
decline and little information is available to explain
the reasons for this Despite the decline eulachon re-
mains an important and very highly valued tradition-
al food amongst coastal First Nations
Nutritional analysis of eulachon grease has shown it to
be a rich source of Vitamin A and Omega-3 fatty acids
The fish as a whole are a good source of calcium iron
and zinc The oil was traditionally extracted by allow-
ing the fish to decay for a week or two then adding
boiling water so that the grease would rise to the top
and could be skimmed
off It would then solidify
like butter at room tem-
perature The fish were
also dried and because
of their high oil content
it is said that they were
sometimes burned like
candles earning them
the nickname lsquocandlefishrsquo
A long time resident of the BC Coast Florence Tick-
ner grew up in a floating logging camp in the 1930s
and in her book Fish Hooks amp Caulk Boots she described
eulachon being an important source of food for her
family
Every year in the early spring the oolichan swam to the rivers to spawn and we would fish them in King-come Inlet The fish were so thick that you couldnrsquot see the bottom of the river and it was easy to scoop them out of the water
We always had a stone crock containing oolichan in brine Mom would take out enough for a feed and give them a good rinse then put them to soak overnight The next morning she would change the water and that night she dried them off dredged them in flour and fried them in bacon fat We would have a feed fit for a king Mmmmrdquo
Eulachon image from DFO-MPOgcca
The Arrival of Springs
SALVATION FISHErika Anderson
Header photo courtesy of Museum at Campbell River
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A true naturalist Jim Swift was born in Stonewall Manitoba just outside Winnipeg Due to his fatherrsquos health issues his family moved to the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island Swift remembers going to school in Royston and his first real introduction to art there ldquoI had a natu-ral born interest in the environment ndash trees riv-ers fishrdquo Swift says He recalls being young and inspired Breaking ground training horses and dogs climbing mountains and building forts are just a few of his childhood memories These are pretty good memories as Swiftrsquos health took a turn in 2015 when he was diagnosed with Alz-heimerrsquos dementia
Swift continued his passions for art and na-ture at the Atlin Centre for the Arts in Northern British Columbia where literally the horizons of art became his subjects He was influenced by nature and the stars he truly felt connect-ed spiritually with his surroundings This con-
nection brought upon his contemporary visual works and as a Metis artist this energy inspired so much of his body of work Swiftrsquos instructor at the Centre Gernot pushed him to create beyond his boundaries At that time the Cen-tre hosted twenty four artists from around the world it was a very creative environment
Being that the environment played such a big role in Swiftrsquos life he gained so many direct expe-riences with wildlife Many of these experiences translated into painted works ldquoI was on the way to Deer Lake and took a moment to rest I sat down against a maple tree to watch what was happening a young buck came right up to me and starting sniffing my shoes Irsquove encountered many animals face-to-face including a Grizzlyrdquo says Swift as he points out the picture he cap-tured of the grizzly he mentioned ldquoI painted the memory something Irsquoll never forgetrdquo
ARTIST FEATURE
JIM SWIFTNature on Parade
I s s u e 14 | C O M PASS M A G A Z I N E | 1 5W W WC O M PASS M A G A Z I N E C A
Swift worked as a Fisheries Field Technician counting salmon in different regions but he also is a carpenter by trade Metis Nation sponsored Swift to get his Carpentry Instructors diploma as well as his Field Technician certification
Swift not only works as a visual artist painting he is also a writer and loves to share his experiences through storytelling With so many special times during his youth he loves the opportunity to share these experiences with the younger gen-eration of his family and others interested in his captivating stories He remembers being in the Black CreekMerville area where a wolf came up next to him and rubbed against him These are some of the amazing times in the life of Jim Swift
On a daily basis Swift is dealing with Alzheimers which has changed his life quite drastically Just before he was diagnosed he knew he wasnrsquot well he had even stopped driving Now Swift
Nature on Parade
Learn more about Jim SwiftwwwJimSwiftArtcom
relies on his partner Christina and volunteers Swift is able to attend the Adult Centre 3 times per week and has a volunteer take him out for walks and coffee Once a week he paints with Gerry who guides him to continue on and used his artistry in part as therapy
Swift has always been a lover of world music and has an extensive collection of musicmdashhe still loves to dance Swiftrsquos diagnosis changed the landscape of his life but he still feels that his art speaks to people and welcomes reactions to his work on all levels
1 6 | C O M PASS M A G A Z I N E | I s s u e 14 W W WC O M PASS M A G A Z I N E C A
ARTIST FEATURE
White Buffalo Spirit 1997 Jim Swift jimswiftartcom
I s s u e 14 | C O M PASS M A G A Z I N E | 1 7W W WC O M PASS M A G A Z I N E C A
White Buffalo Spirit 1997 Jim Swift jimswiftartcom
1 8 | C O M PASS M A G A Z I N E | I s s u e 14 W W WC O M PASS M A G A Z I N E C A
H E A LT H amp W E L L N E SS
What you think you become What you feel you attract
What you imagine you create Buddha
Our mindset is the source of the reality we live in It is the foundation for what we think and feel which informs the behaviour that shapes our life By bringing conscious-ness to our thought patterns we are able to make choic-es aligned with our vision and aspiration Our thoughts shape our actions
One of my dear friends is a successful business trainer she set a goal to contact ten businesses to set up meetings When we spoke she said Ive made five calls and its not fun Im going to stop now I need to find a different way to do it What do you think I reflected that her thought that its not fun gave her permission to stop I asked What if you keep going regardless if its fun or not What if you know for certain that one of these ten businesses will hire you in the end She laughed and finished con-tacting the rest of businesses
Catch the stories your mind is telling you What you think you become What you focus on you create more of
A client of mine owns a large fitness business When we started coaching one of his goals was to work less so he could spend more time with his family His busi-ness grows when hes there and suffers when hes not He was frustrated with his employees and he did not feel he could trust them to do the right thing when hes not present After few months of coaching we discovered he spent a significant portion of his time finding problems and fixing them as quickly as possible I asked him to be curious about what his staff might think the next time he finds a problems and ask them questions he has no answer for
Maria Ji is a professional business and life coach Maria focuses her coaching practice on supporting people to create the life of their dreams wwwmariajicoachingcom
ENTREPRENEURIAL AND LEADERSHIP COACHING Maria Ji
Three days later he reported that his team is excited to be implementing new strategies which gives him the free-dom him to be with his family and go on speaking tours
By shifting his focus from doing it the right way (his way) to empowering his team to contribute they were able to co-create new possibilities to expand the business and to support his dreams of helping others
Albert Einstein once said The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking It cannot be changed without changing our thinking
Its easy said than done However with continued prac-tice we can all master our mindset by learning to change our thinkingmdashand change our reality
Be a mindful listener of your language What story is your mind telling you If you want to change careers and the story is Well I cant possibly find a job that I love and still make the money I make right now ask yourself really Is there nobody in the world doing what they love and making the amount money they want Is that true If you say one thing and your sub-conscious mind is telling you another your actions will reflect the confusion and frustration of not having what you want
Our energy flows to where our attention goes Wether your true desire is that perfect partner your dream house a baby new job or travel around the world do whatever you can to be present to that goal Write out the detail of the house you want to live in picture your-self hopping on the plane to your adventure see yourself in your dream job and sitting in the office you want Do this activity at least three times a day
What you focus on you create more of With consistent practice everyone can be the master of their mind
Mastering Your Mindset A MUST HAVE SKILL TO MASTER YOUR BUSINESS AND YOUR LIFE
I s s u e 14 | C O M PASS M A G A Z I N E | 1 9W W WC O M PASS M A G A Z I N E C A
Bud Logan
Spruce bark cones and needles can be used to make a tea or syrup that can relieve colds reduce the
fever from flu and ease joint pain that comes with these
ailments The cones produce the best medicine cones
are picked year round from the tops of young trees but
all the ingredients have various components that when
cooked together complement each other both in taste
and in the ability to work as medicine
Directions for tea Usually about 15 cones along with
needles and bark are boiled for 10 to 15 minutes in a pot
of water to make tea The longer they boil the stronger
the medicine becomes strain the liquid before drink-
ing it Spruce tea relieves coughing and sore throats and
stuffed chests Those who are sick with colds can take
it three or four times a day for up to five days You can
cool this tea and serve over ice if you like Sweeten to
taste with honey or brown sugar syrup
Directions for syrup To make a syrup that can be used
like any cold syrup as well as a winter treat when put
on ice cream requires a bit more work To make a basic
syrup you add to a big pot all the ingredients and cover
with water boil then simmer the mix for hours until it
has reduced down to about a quarter of its contents and
strain Then add the sweetener and there it is
I like to use three cups of needles around 15 spruce
cones about a cup of fir needles for a cystitis flavor and
some spruce gum if handy The spruce gum is strong
in medicine and only a small amount should be used
Cover with about 6 cups of water and boil this gently
until it has reduced down to 3 cups in volume Strain
this
Add to this mixture about ten rose hips place these
in a tied muslin bag when adding to avoid getting any
hip hairs in the mix as these will give one an itchy bot-
tom Along with the hips add some hawthorn berries
and crow berries both can be gathered in the late fall
winter months dont worry if the hawthorn berries are
dried out as this is best Crow berries are gathered up in
the high country and can be found even when covered
in snow You can replace these berries with store bought
berries if you must To this add a teaspoon of cinnamon
and you could add some grated orange or lemon peel
for flavor Bring to a boil and then simmer until you
have a cup of fluid left strain again and add your sweet-
ener Honey works well or add a sugar sweetener
To make a brown sugar sweetener just add equal amounts
of brown sugar and water boil down while stirring until
it is a thick mixture For every cup of syrup you will add
a cup of honey or sugar mixture simmer this for about
10 minutes cool and place in a glass container It will stay
good for a month or more in the fridge
The Spruce tree has many medicinal uses the sap that
can be found year round on spruce trees and in green
firewood can be used to soothe irritated skin and when
applied to cuts helps healing and reduces the chance
of infection You are looking for new sap that has re-
cently run from the wood of the tree
Collect sap thatrsquos really sticky and clear Warm it in the
same amount of water until itrsquos melted and then put
an equal or slightly smaller amount of Vaseline Use a
clean stick and stir it
slowly You can use
this as a cream for
cuts and sore mus-
cles It smells nice
too it should always
be kept at room
temperature
EatLOCAL Spruce Medicine
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Happy New Year Can you believe January 2018 is almost overhellip and Spring is just around the corner This issue is about Harvesting and Gatheringmdashbut how does this relate to Staging and Home ownership you ask Well let me tell you
The possessions we have spent years gathering can bring us much joy and invoke great memories of family and friends and donrsquot forget fur babies The buck head in the man cave that reminds hubby of that great weekend hunting trip with the boys or the dried roses from a special Valentines day in the master bedroom Itrsquos amazing how special these are to us
Letrsquos talk about harvesting In todays market with houses sell-ing for multiple offers your home can reap a plentiful bounty at harvest Here are some stats to show you the potential
2017 Real Estate in Campbell River
bull The average sale price of a was up 18bull Houses sold within 42 days at 98 of asking (Nov 123
Dec107)bull Houses made up 63 of sales and Condos 31bull Willow Point prices up 20 Campbell River Central 17bull 136 houses sold for over $500000
Now lets talk about gathering and harvesting together A home desired by multiple buyers will allow you to reap the largest harvest on your biggest investment Having your house Market Ready by reducing possessions gathered over the years will allow your house to look bigger feel more open and inviting This gives potential buys a sense of calm and tran-quility If the buyer doesnrsquot FALL IN LOVE with your home they wont buy it
Not sure what to store or remove Idyllic Homes is here to help Everything you donrsquot immediately need while your house is for sale can possibly be packed away And not to bring it to the new home but to donate it This small step can be done over the ldquorainy seasonrdquo we are currently experiencing and you will be well on your way to being Market Ready for Spring
Supplied by Sarah Baikie Personal Real Estate Corporation REMAX Check Realty
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Uncovering food sensitivities can be a challenge and often involves a lot of guess work We use a non-invasive method to quickly screen for over 200
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disturbance and IBS energy problems concentration difficulties and chronic colds A visit can be booked directly with our technician Heidi
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IDYLLIC HOMES Annette Elliott
GATHERING amp HARVESTING This is a trick you wont find in running magazines wont learn from famous athletes It began like most of our father amp son runs Ryan in his yellow stroller me pushing wildly behind Sunset was two hours away enough to bring us across town to the mythical Hilltop Store where I had promised him his very first Clif Bar
I expected to be there in about an hour instead my run lasted seven minutes Suddenly the front of the stroller reared up like a cocoon about to burst And it was for my sons voice shouted Now Ryan wants get out
My running place subsided and out came Ryan After all exercise is more important for him than me With the right training I can run 50K but with the wrong training my son could become an elite couch potato Our rule is simple if he wants to rest let him rest If he wants to go let him go Its a training plan tailored for toddlers
Now I had a helper pushing our stroller calling out to pedestrians and puppies examining the trails drain-age system closely The water goes in that pipe over there and comes out over here You see that Daddy Daddy did see that And I also saw an old yellow bull-dozer parked beside the trail for us to enjoy
The 1946 Caterpillar was looking great despite wear from many tiny sneakers Ryan held out his arms and I boosted him up showed him how to not trip over the gearbox He put on his driving mittens grasped the cold iron levers We were no longer behind schedule -- we were operating outside of time on our very own track The old dozer shuddered and roared to life vivid in our shared imagination Sunlight fell across us as it did back then as it will in all the years ahead
The stroller waited patiently headlamp tucked away for the inevitable nighttime run VROOM the bull-dozer said through Ryan Hand in hand we rumbled towards the future
GROWING UP COASTAL
Joseph McLean lives in Powell River where he runs a computer specialty store a whimsical blog and the occasional marathon FacebookcomGrowingUpCoastal
Joseph McLean
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She has to be the center of attention all the time Narcissistic mothers love to be waited on Older narcissis-tic mothers often use the natural limitations of aging to manipulate dramas often by neglecting their health or by doing things they know will make them ill This gives her the opportunity to cash in on the investment she made while training you to wait on her as a child Then she calls you demanding your presence immediately If you dont provide the attention she needs you look extremely bad to everyone else
She manipulates your emotions in order to feed on your pain She will not seem to care how much the ma-nipulation of her emotions and the self-pity repels other people One weird behavior that is very common to nar-cissists her dramas may also center around the tragedies of other people often relating how much she suffered by association and trying to distress her listeners as she cries over the horrible murder of someone she wouldnt recog-nize if they had passed her on the street
Shes selfish and willful She always makes sure she has the best of everything She insists on having her own way all the time and she will ruthlessly manipulatively pursue it even if what she wants isnt worth all the effort shes put-ting into it
She is self centered Shell give you hand-me-downs or market something for herself as a gift for you (I thought Id give you my old bicycle and buy myself a new one)New gifts are often obviously cheap and are usually things that dont suit you or that you cant use or are a quid pro quo if you buy her the gift she wants she will buy you an item of your choice She may buy you a gift and get the identical item for herself or take you shopping for a gift and get herself something nice at the same time to make herself feel better She is very defensive and extremely sensitive to any criticism If you criticize or defy her she will explode with fury threaten storm rage and may become violent Not all narcissists abuse physically but most do often in sub-
tle deniable ways It allows them to vent their rage at your failure to be the solution to their internal havoc and si-multaneously to teach you to fear them Narcissists also abuse by exposing you to violence If one of your siblings got beaten she made sure you saw
She is never wrong about anything No matter what shes done she wont ever genuinely apologize for any-thing Instead any time she feels she is being made to apologize she will sulk and pout issue an insulting apolo-gy or negate the apology she has just made with justifica-tions qualifications or self pity
She makes you look crazy If you try to confront her about something shes done shell tell you that you have a very vivid imagination (this is a phrase commonly used by abusers of all sorts to invalidate your experience of their abuse) that you dont know what youre talking about or that she has no idea what youre talking about This is an extremely aggressive and exceptionally infuriating tactic called gaslighting common to abusers of all kinds Your perceptions of reality are continually undermined so that you end up without any confidence in your intuition your memory or your powers of reasoning
She Lies To outsiders shell lie thoughtfully and delib-erately always in a way that can be covered up if shes confronted with her lie She will claim to be unable to re-member bad things she has done Lying is one way that she creates conflict in the relationships and lives of those around her
Negotiating the Legacy of a NARCISSISTIC MOTHER
PART 2
SHIFT HAPPENS Andrea Wagemaker
Author unknown repurposed by Andrea Wagemaker in hope that it will be of help to daughters of Narcissistic mothers
I am a Licensed Clinical Hypnotherapist and Certified Life Coach specializing in working with daughters of Narcissistic Mothers Through Hypnosis and a personalized coaching program you will begin to start taking control of your negative thought pat-terns reclaim your life and stop the toxic legacy To set up your life changing appointment call Shift Happens Coaching and Clinical Hypnotherapy at 250-338-3401
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Chris Dobranski was born in Edmonton Alberta and by all means is an all-Canadian guy His special artistic talents really shine
through his mixed media work gemstone carving and metal forging Based
out of Tahsis over the past decade Dobranski has been back and forth to
Europe Germany and Russia completely focused on his art He now spends
most of his time in Germany getting ready to launch his Studio Gallery in
February 2018 While Dobranski started his
career as a hospital technician on the West
Coast of British Columbia he was drawn to
carve in his off time ldquoWhen I was in Haida
Gwaii and the hospital work ended I started
carving full time he remembers
ldquoI
had been
carving for
about ten years
but it wasnrsquot until
moving to Haida Gwaii
that I truly started to respect and
enjoy bringing mediums to life working
with Fred Watmough my teacher friend
and carving partner He instilled in me the
notion that every piece is a practice piece
Every time I showed him what I thought
was a finished piece he would smile and say
ldquoItrsquos nice but when are you going to finish itrdquo Those
words have pushed me to improve and allow me to test
the bounds of insanity by illusion and lightrdquo Dobranski
writes in his bio
Dobranski spent time designing knives and practicing metal
work with Forge Master Jean Colin each knife receives a special
hand-carved handle by Chris He works with many mediums his
work is incredibly complex and takes hundreds of hours ldquoFamily crests
can take 400 plus hours as they are specialty pieces heirlooms really
Gemstones can easily take 400-500 hours to cut Clients are always thrilled
with the end workrdquo Dobranski says
ldquoI found it extremely difficult to be qualified as an Artist in Canada with no
formal education or gallery exhibits I decided to seek out the capital of gem-
stone carving and found myself in Rheinland-Pfalz which really is my sec-
ond home on the Rhine Riverrdquo
The village Dobranski resides with his fianceacute Gisla is built for carvers Before
power they ran water wheels to create power for the artists He truly is follow-
WELLNESS ARTIST
Connect with Chris Dobranski through Facebook and Twitter
Chris DobranskiCUTS LIKE A KNIFE
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ing his roots and heritage from his family who are still
based in Alberta While working for established gem-
stone carvers he decided he needed to create space for
himself and open his own studio gallery From quartz
crystals to yew wood to iron Dobranski is ready for his
space to open to the public and feels well supported by
his European clients and North American ones too ldquoAll
the tools and machines are set up now the gemstone
roughing machine is ready Therersquos room for up to two
other carvers maybe a goldsmithrdquo he speculates
Dobranskirsquos talents are tremendous and show through
his works and awards his Jade Swordfish won First at
the 2014 Jade Symposium where he also was awarded
in the Sculpture-Gold Category He continues to learn
everydaymdashpracticing carving learning languages and
building relationships especially with the Master Carv-
ers in the village and neighbouring regions ldquoAlthough
Irsquom on a work visa now is the time to look how we treat
each other Facing racism is facing big barriers but I
see globalization connecting the next generationsrdquo says
Dobranski He is planning to be back in Tahsis this sum-
mer to reconnect
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For more of Dr Pincottrsquos articles visit wwwPerceptiveHealthca or wwwdrpincottcom and wwwbcnaca to find an ND near you
We are well into 2018 and most have long forgotten their New Years Resolutions I hope to inspire you to gather a few new habits over the next year to con-tribute to your physical health and your mental and brain health too Physical trainer Amber Joliat recommends set-ting 30 day intentions from New Moon to New Moon
I was happy to see the Globe amp Mail headline ldquoYour smart-phone addiction is making you stupid And inattentive And anti-social And unhealthyrdquo on January 6 The aver-age daily user looks at their phone 150 times and spends 3-5 hours on them Tristan Harris a former product manager at Google educates people through ldquoTime Well Spentrdquo on the dangers of the social media platform that causes spurts of dopamine creating real addictions The former vice-president of Facebook prohibits his own chil-dren from social media
In ldquoThe Big Disconnectrdquo Catherine Steiner-Adair explains that children ages 4-18 feel frustration fatigue and loss when they come home to parents who are on their de-vices With recent spikes in mental health issues includ-ing ADD among adolescents and the concomitant rise in electronic devices it behooves parents to learn ways to set limits on smartphone usage Intention Unplug for hours during the day
I read or listen to the radio to get the news rather than watch it I can then control the emotional impact I read the Saturday Globe amp Mail and then for fun I watch or listen to comedy to get the rest CBC Radio One Because News This Hour Has 22 Minutes and Rick Mercer Report Hey humor is great for mental health and I learn a lot
The blue light emitting from our devices causes eye dis-eases and strain According to my eye doctor more than
two hours of exposure per day is contributing to Macular Degeneration damage to the retina and vision loss Apply ldquoNight Shiftrdquo or ldquoTwilightrdquo to your devices from 10pm to 7am Optometrists provide protective eye wear or yellow tinting of lenses as options
One of the favorite parts of our ldquomorning boot camprdquo ex-ercise class is the stretching section when 10 minutes of healing music is played Music has a huge impact on men-tal health so find ldquohealingrdquo music to help with stress
Discover the joy of adding 100 pure essential oils to your life with Young Living or Doterra Learn to make your own blends to treat stress headaches muscle aches and insom-nia to lessen the over the counter toxic drugs ldquoThievesrdquo blend a great household cleaner reduces chemical use in the home Drop doses of edible oils such as lemon lime or orange to ldquosoda streamrdquo water will get the pop out of the house
Cook with a pressure cooker Pick one made with stain-less steel and discover how you can make a full meal from scratch in 30-45 minutes You will be amazed at the flavor and the ease
Spend less than you make and start a holiday account Re-place going out for coffee and lunch everyday with taking your lunch to work
Pick a new applemdashie honey crispmdashand eat one every day
Read ldquoMindful Drinkingrdquo by Rosamund Dean and ldquoDrinkrdquo by Ann Dowsett Johnston to help change your relation-ship with alcohol decrease your consumption and add to your holiday account
Happy Gathering
Gathering Treasures FOR YOUR HAPPINESS
NATUROPATHIC INSPIRATIONSIngrid Pincott ND
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Wendy Johnstone is the founder of Keystone Eldercare Solutions With a Masters Degree in Gerontology and close to 20 years experience Wendy is passionate about supporting seniors and caregivers wwwkeystoneeldercarecom
Making the decision to move a spouse or aging parent into long term care is one of the most dif-ficult decisions families make Guilt resentment confu-sion and relief are just some of the emotions caregivers experience Many families tend to underestimate how difficult the transition can be and often find themselves unprepared emotionally and practically
Family caregivers and the person they care for are often overwhelmed by the magnitude of the decision and the process Itrsquos not only the move itself rather the prepara-tion of the move and the adjustment post-move Before we get into the nitty-gritty itrsquos actually helpful to clarify what is meant by ldquolong term carerdquo Trust me there are so many different ways to describe this form of housing it makes me dizzy
Itrsquos technically called Complex Care however other more common terms used are long term care residential care and nursing home What it really means a facility that provides 24-hour skilled nursing care and supervi-sion for people who are no longer able to care for them-selves Staff members administer medications and assist residents with daily activities such as eating bathing and dressing Less than 5 of Canadians live in complex care facilities with an average age being well into their late 80s Eligibility for a government subsidized complex care fa-cility is evaluated and determined by a case manager at your local Health Authority Factors considered include health status the family caregiverrsquos ability to provide the necessary care and support in the home and if the com-munity resources currently being used are appropriate safe and sustainable Those assessed as having the great-est and urgent needs are given priority for admission to the first available and appropriate bed Cost is a daily rate based on 80 of a seniors income There are also private Residential Care facilities where no subsidies are available
Once a decision is made it can feel like having to wait it
out Some families feel this part of the transition is very difficult with the uncertainty of when a bed will be avail-able and feeling they need to be prepared for a move at any time Some families and the person being cared for experience increased anxiety and stress during this period
Building a circle of support people is really important Choose a team of people to support you emotionally and physically as well as supports who have very practical skills including having cared for someone in complex care legal and financial experience excellent listener etc If you are a joiner think about a Caregiverrsquos Support group There are several groups for specific diseases such as stroke Parkinsonrsquos and dementia If you are having dif-ficulty finding information accessing these groups please contact me directly and Irsquoll point you in the right direction
I know it is easier said than done however caring for yourself as a caregiver is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family member Your role as a caregiver doesnrsquot end when the person you are caring for moves into complex care
Navigating the HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
Wendy Johnstone
Long Term Care
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Chad is the owner of Fitness Etc in Campbell River Courtenay Parksville He and his staff are always here to help Whether its product knowledge or help with diet and training advice they are here for you wwwfitness-etcca
FITNESS ETC Chad Braithwaite
With the New Years resolution crowd in full swing this time of year in every local gym across Canada I have decided to focus this month on the Top 10 gym peevesNow this isnt every peeve but these are the most common ones that will drive the average person up the wall So please remember that when you go to the gym it comes down to RE-SPECT for others that are there to do the same thing you are
Unracked WeightsBy far the most common complaint among regular gym-go-ers is that of un-racked weights Be it dumbbells kettlebells weight plates or bars lifters who are disrespectful enough to leave equipment scattered on the floor flat out SUCK Theres no nice way to state it Rather than do the courteous (and proper) thing and pick up after themselves these individuals leave things strewn about weaving a path of destruction that would make a crazed military general envious No matter if youre lifting 40 lbs or 400 lbs re-rack the weights when youre done
People on Cell PhonesOh to be a lifter in the glory days of bodybuilding with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno You know when people were actually focused on lifting weights at the gym and not talking on cell phones While modern times have done won-ders for portable communication devices the downside is that these same smartphones are attached to the hands and ears of every bro and girl at the gym Heads up cell phone addicts mdash the gym is for LIFTING not talking texting or insta-snapping and face-gramming your friends
People with CamerasThese days every guy or girl with some sort of camera thinks heshe is a celebrity or YouTube star in the making These wannabe fitness celebs troll in and around the gym with their handy camera and filming crew shooting everything from their foam rolling to cool down and everything in between Rather
than focus on actually lifting these folks are focused getting the proper lighting set to make their bicep or glute look picture perfect Do everyone a favor and save the camera antics for your own time not when the rest of us are making gains
Not using HeadphonesHaving the right music playing during your workout can help you get an edge and grind out an extra rep or two while train-ing The wonders of modern technology have given us the ability to listen to our own preferred music rather than the ir-ritating techno or emo-rock blasted in corporate gyms across the country
However there are those individuals who absolutely refuse to use headphones with their audio playerscell phones and feel the need to share their music preferences with the other 25 people in the gym Listen we each have our own music likes and genres You might enjoy listening to Bieber on constant repeat but the rest of us could really do without that crap
ScreamingThere must be a scientific study somewhere in the bro maga-zines that proves that grunting shouting and screaming helps you lift more weights Theres no other explanation for why the muscle-bound bros at the gym scream incessantly even while doing their warm-ups Sure if youre going for a 1RM max squat or deadlift you might be compelled to scream out of sheer exertion but more often than not your screaming is setting you up for a hard jab in the throat
Broken Water FountainMost days gym rats are walking around with gallon jugs of water (which is completely unnecessary in its own right But for those of us using a standard shaker or reusable water bottle nothing is more irritating than trying to fill up your water bottle before or during your workout and the water fountain is broken How is this even possible Continued on next page
Chads Top Ten
GYM PET PEEVES
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Heartstrong Fitness provides one-on-one kinesiology exercise physiology and personal training programming to clients across the North Island The ultimate goal is to increase physical literacy across the ages across the island and help North Islanders be their most active and healthy selves heartstrongfitnesscom
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Puddles of SweatYes during intense weight lifting youre going to sweat and when in a particularly poorly ventilated gym youre likely to be dripping in sweat No matter how much or little you do sweat or how well (poorly) the place is air-conditioned there is NO excuse for leaving a giant puddle of your DNA on the floor machine bench or exercise mat You wouldnt want to lay back on somebody elses giant pool of sweat and the rest of us dont want to touch yours If youre a profuse sweater carry a towel with you around the gym and wipe up after yourself
ExhibitionistsFortunately most people are considerate enough to walk around the gym in remotely acceptable clothing The same cant be said for the locker room There are showers stalls and changing rooms for a reason You might have the phy-sique of Adonis reincarnate but the rest of the people in the locker room dont need a front row seat to your private show-ing of the Full Monty
Set InterruptersWe all know this guy hes the one that comes up to you in the middle of doing leg press and asks Can I hop in real quick
While youre focused on not getting crushed by the stack of plates on each side of the machine this bozo is wondering if he can interrupt your workout so he can keep his circuit train-ing routine going unimpeded If someone is training and not wasting time or taking excessively long breaks at a certain sta-tion have some freaking patience and wait until theyre done
Hogging MachinesBuilding off the previous pet peeve comes the guy at the gym who hogs the machine This is the guy who continues to oc-cupy a machine talking to other bros or texting on his phone between sets or even worse after hes completely finished If youre going to take a 10-minute break between sets get off the machine and let other people work in
Have some respectThe gym is a sacred environment and when youre worship-ping at the temple of gains show some respect for the loca-tion and those in attendance If youre guilty of one or sev-eral of these gym pet peeves consider doing some personal homework on yourself and fix these annoying habits Other-wise build your own personal gym at home where you can do whatever you want however you want
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HEARTSTRONG Sarah Wright
70 years ago humans had a lot more physical work to do in their day to day life Today it takes effort to get moving and get active Kids were able to roam a lot farther from home which meant more unorganized physical activity and the opportuni-ty to build skills around decision making which leads to more confidence
On the flip side of that wersquove come a long way in terms of fig-uring out how to help people move better more efficiently and with more confidence How much exercise or activity do you really need to do A term called Physical Literacy has become a very hot topic over the last few years
The International Physical Literacy Association describes it as the motivation confidence physical competence knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engage-ment in physical activities (Whitehead 2016)
Many middle aged clients have become inactive as a result of both less inherent and automatic physical activity in their day to day lives but also because they may lack the skills and knowledge on how to get moving in a variety of different ways ndash either they havenrsquot been active in the past or a condition has changed the way they need to move There is no one perfect way our bodies need variety and most importantly we need to do the things we enjoy this encourages physical emotional spiritual and mental health and also means we will stick with it
Physical Literacy is a new catch phrase that encompasses a positive attitude towards being active and having the physical skills to do it The focus is mainly on giving children the chance to learn about their bodies on a variety of surfaces challenge themselves and ultimately have the confidence to try new things
I encourage you to ask your childrenrsquos coaches if they know what physical literacy is and whether every child they come in contact with is going to leave every practice with a positive feeling
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Find out more about The Berwick Waytrade ndash Ask one of our Senior Living Experts Today
Life at Berwick allows you the freedom to be as engaged and as social as you desire We offer vibrant senior residences created by caring people where the individual needs of our people always come first
Visit Berwick for more information or for a curiosity tour See how we can help you create a lsquohomersquo right here with us mdash a place where you can experience being part of a community againYour home Our hospitalityLetrsquos start a conversation todayFind out more about The Berwick WaytradeAsk one of our Senior Living Experts today
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Physical Literacy
Sarah Wright is a Certified Exercise Physiologist and Practicing Kinesiologist and co-owner of Heart Strong Fitness
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BEING HUMAN James L Anderson
The Human Dream
We Humans today are on a collision course where civilization and our biosphere may not survive The tiny cabal of supreme elite now ruling us cannot save us Those Global Fools think it is ldquotheirrdquo world It is not It is OURS It is ours to lose
Somehow we have to come together and believe we can change the world again It is time you and I reach be-yond our desperate separate lives and stand together as one life force and do the impossible hand in hand
We must make it through
The finest thing any of our leaders can do for us is to truly believe in each of us enough so that they inspire us to be more than we thought we could possibly become Our life force has done the impossible before We must do it again
Deep within us each of us has the potential to leave behind our primitive state of mind and become one
PART 1
whole golden new civilization together
We have always secretly known that Universe would one day summon the life spirit inside us to a final con-vergence with the reason why you and I were given the gift of life It is the lesson of life and eternity It is what Universe means
Deep inside in the heart center we have known thatthere will come a point where Humankind and Uni-verse itself will be poised finally on the fulcrum of eternity on the threshold of total oblivion or a new dawnhellip a new dream This is that point This is that dream
Human beings must learn to truly care for each other or Humankind will perish from this earth
We either live together or die apart
wwwjames-l-andersoncom
LEARN TO LOOM BEAD bull DIY BRACELET Learn to loom your own beautiful beaded bracelet looms beads and all you need is included in this 2hr workshop Hosted by NI Metis Beading Circle 915 am - 1115 am 115 pm - 330 pm $10 for Non-Members
WORK WITH LEATHER bull DIY SUEDE POUCHMake a beautiful little pouch using suede leather and decorate it in contemporary or traditional style Leather sinew strap and more all provided for you at this 2hr workshop Hosted by NI Metis Beading Circle 10 am - Noon 130 pm - 330 pm $10 for Non-Members
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SATURDAY 17 | MORNING amp AFTERNOON
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SUNDAY 18 | MORNING ONLY
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGSunday April 15 2018 1-4 pm
Robron Centre 740 Robron Road Campbell River
TO REGISTER OR FOR INFONI Metis Office 2502877417nimetis88gmailcom
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Josh McInnes and Michael Bear
In July of 2012 we were ascending from a dive off the coast of Pt Loma San Diego We were
startled to find ourselves surrounded by a swarm of
large black sea nettles otherwise known as Chrysao-
ra achlyos Some of these jellyfish dwarfed the divers
having bells approaching one metre in diameter and
tentacles reaching five metre in length Luckily some
of us had brought cameras and we were able to collect
both still and video documentation of these awe-in-
spiring animals as they drifted past us undulating in
the current This species of jellyfish are rarely seen
with only a handful of sightings off Southern Califor-
nia and their distribution during most of the year is
currently unknown
Biologists recognize jellyfish as part of a taxonomic
group known as cnidarians Cnidarians are thought to
be some of the first multicellular organisms to evolve
and have been dated back to at least 550 million years
ago during the Cambrian Period This phylum con-
sists of over 11000 species worldwide with the major-
ity inhabiting marine ecosystems
Other examples of organisms belonging to this group
are corals sea anemones and hydroids Compared to
other animal groups cnidarians are characterized by
two structural body plans a sedentary polyp stage and
a medusa stage with both playing a significant role in
their ecology Cnidarians possess a gelatinous mor-
phology and exhibit a one way digestive system and a
primitive nervous system
The most distinguishing feature of jellyfish and their
cnidarian relatives are specialized secretions called
cnidae Nematocysts a form of cnidae are thread-
like barbed structures that are secreted from special-
ized cells in the jellyfishrsquos tentacles They are used for
foraging and defence and are fired upon by touch
chemical and pressure waves Once they penetrate
the tissues of an organism they secrete proteinaceous
toxins that debilitate prey or predator Some species
of cnidarian like the box jellyfish produce some of the
worldrsquos most deadly toxins able to kill an adult human
swimmer within minutes
During the spring and summer along the Pacific Coast
the sunrsquos energy provides food for small plant-like or-
ganisms called phytoplankton which act as the basis
for most coastal and oceanic food webs Numerous
species of jellyfish time their blooms to this produc-
tivity Jellyfish rely on ocean currents for their move-
ments and for food This classifies them as a form
Ocean Chronicles
Ocean Wanderers
Jellyfish | Photo Michael Bear
JELLYFISH
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of macro-plankton and both size and morphology
varies among species
The most commonly sighted species of jellyfish in-
habiting North Pacific waters is the moon jellyfish
This species blooms in March and April often in such
great numbers that large patches of dark green water
are turned turquoise The largest known species of jel-
lyfish on Earth is the lionrsquos mane which can be viewed
in the coastal waters off Vancouver Island The lionrsquos
mane distinguished by its large red to brown body is
a voracious predator that feeds on zooplankton fish
and other species of jellyfish Not all species are large
some species rarely exceed three to four centimetres
like the aggregating jellyfish which specializes on in-
vertebrate eggs drifting in the currents While hun-
dreds of species have been documented worldwide
there are likely thousands still to be discovered
With current changes in climate ocean acidification
overfishing and eutrophication both community and
food webs are changing dramatically Recent studies
have shown that there has been an increase in jelly-
fish populations with the displacement of fish As
mentioned above jellyfish are competitive predators
and may affect other species Also research in the lab
has shown that temperature has a significant impact
on the growth rates of juvenile jellyfish An increase
in temperature causes juvenile jellyfish to grow faster
which could have real world implications that are cor-
related with changes in ocean temperature
Jellyfish are fascinating organisms that warrant our at-
tention as scientists citizen scientists and the public
New species could be discovered any day as we explore
more regions of the ocean Little is known about the
toxins they produce and the possible medical benefits
they might possess Their distribution and movements
using ocean currents are poorly known The life span
of many cnidarian species is a mystery and many live
short lives ranging from a few days in certain jellyfish
species to the possible immortality that is believed to
be attained by a few hydroid species
So the next time you peer over the side of a dock and
see a jellyfish pulsating in the water or stumble across
a washed up jellyfish on a local beach take a moment
to view and enjoy these oceanic wanderers
JELLYFISHLight microscope photograph of a Planktonic Jellyfish
Photo Josh McInnes
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Recover All That Is Ours is inspired by a line by MohawkTuscarora poet Janet Rogers The
exhibition redefines the ideas about Canada and its
500 hundred year-old relationship with Turtle Island
through de-colonial poetics mythology and contempo-
rary multi-disciplinary Indigenous art practices
Featuring six indigenous Canadian female artists Recover
All That Is Ours opens March 1 2018 at the Campbell Riv-
er Art Gallery ldquoThis contemporary exhibit is unmasking
the politics of colonizationrdquo says Vicky Chainey Gagnon
Campbell River Art Gallery Chief Curator and Executive
Director
Guest Curator Shannon Webb-Campbell says she is hon-
oured to curate this exhibit ldquoItrsquos multifaceted multi-me-
dium and all-female indigenous artists she says The
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and indigenous art practices
An award-winning Mirsquokmaq poet writer and curator
Webb-Campbell is a member of Qalipu Mirsquokmaq First
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Nation The first reading of Shannonrsquos book Who Took My
Sister will be hosted on March 3 as part of the exhibit
The book is already receiving acclaim
Her first book Still No Word (Breakwater 2015) recipient
of Egale Canadarsquos Out In Print Award is a collection of
poems She was Canadian Women In Literary Arts crit-
ic-in-residence in 2014 and is a board member Her play
Neither Love Letters Nor Moonlight premiered at the Arts
and Culture Centre in St Johnrsquos NL in February 2017
ldquoGiven the toxic climate in CanLit right now around
these issues my learning objectives are to cultivate an
understanding of the protocols and style around editing
Indigenous writersrsquo and poetsrsquo work As poetry editor of
Plenitude Magazine I focus on marginalized voices ndash
queer transgender and Indigenous poets in particular
and I want to ensure an ethical respectful Indigenous
editorial practicerdquo says Webb-Campbell
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OFF THE BEATEN PATH
Bud Logan
Tahsis
The Leiner River Trails (Leiner River Estuary Trail and the Leiner River Bouldering Trail)
are located just outside the town of Tahsis on the banks
of the river and they are both pretty awesome
To access the estuary trail head out of town and go
about 05 km until you see the signs for the Leiner Riv-
er Estuary Trail There is parking and restrooms and
the trail starts here Please be aware that both black
bears and cougars are quite common in this area so
please keep your pets on a leash or better still leave
them at home
This trail is level well built and wheelchair accessible
There are boardwalks on most of the path and look-
outs to allow you great views of the estuary and salt
flats Every time I have walked these trails I have seen
deermdashlots of deermdashso keep your eyes open and your
camera handy
The plant life along this trail is incredible the birdlife
is varied and I might say pretty awesome If you
look across the inlet you will get great views of Tahsis
itself The well-constructed boardwalks are a pleasure
to walk along
A little further up the road you will come to a bridge
that crosses the Leiner River To access the Leiner Riv-
er Bouldering Trail
park on the town side
of this bridge then
cross over and look to
your leftmdashyoursquoll see
the beginning of the
Trail which wanders
along a very pretty stretch of the river This is a much
rougher trail and you are required to clamber over and
under various and very large boulders The ground is
uneven and a sturdy pair of boots should be worn This
trail is used by mountain climbers to hone their climb-
ing skills
If you are there in the fall when the salmon are run-
ning yoursquore in for a treat as the river will be full of
them leaping the rapids heading upriver to spawnmdash
truly an awesome sight Again I advise you to be care-
ful during the spawn as the river will have numerous
black bears fishing and there is a chance yoursquoll run into
one as you move about the trails I strongly suggest
you leave your pets behind when hiking these trails
Tahsis itself is absolutely beautiful too There are
breathtaking mountain views some of the best caves
on the Island and world-class wildlife viewing It is
a little jewel and it lies at the end of the Tahsis Inlet
on the west coast of Vancouver Island When I was a
boy my sister and her family lived here enjoying the
boom This was a sawmill town and the mill ran day
and night the roar of the saws setting the tone Every-
thing roared there was a great hotel a recreation cen-
tre one could expect in a much larger town a hospital
a school and shops full of people
LEINER RIVER TRAILSThe
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Bud Logan has lived on Vancouver Island since 1961 and has a deep love of the Islandrsquos wild places He is an artist environmentalist writer photographer and amateur entomologist Visit Bud at wwwgohikingca
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There was no road into town but that didnrsquot mattermdash
cars were freighted in on the Uchuck a freighter still
operating as a lifeline from Gold River to Kyuquot
The hold on the boat only allowed very small vehicles
tiny three-wheeled cars Hundreds of these little won-
ders zipped around town They were pretty awesome
to a young lad and quite hilarious to see
The Tahsis Inlet and the surrounding Rugged Moun-
tains are becoming well known for mountain climb-
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At the age of 31 Albert ldquoGingerrdquo Goodwin was shot deadHis story begins long before that though Gingers father worked the coal mines in Yorkshire England and at the age of 12 Ginger got a job driving the pit ponies The Goodwins along with many other families were evict-ed from their company houses after a strike at the mine which lasted for two years This might have made most people quit coal mining but Ginger found work in sever-al other mining companies and kept at it But continuing Minersrsquo strikes kept the mines shutting down and by the time he was 19 he was on his way to a new country where he hoped to find better working conditions He was on his way to Canada
Arriving in 1909 he found work in a mine in Glace Bay Nova Scotia but soon enough there were strikes in Can-ada as well It was the same as in Englandmdashpoor con-ditions low pay and no days off With the strikes came evictions and hard-working families were left starving By 1910 Albert was heading west to BC working first in the Kootenays before heading to Vancouver Island and settling in Cumberland It was a beautiful town but the mines were very dangerousmdashmethane was the biggest danger with explosions happening all time Ten years earlier 64 men died in one such incident
Ginger was a socialist and he fought for the men in the mines becoming well-known as a labour leader over a strike lasting two years It failed mostly due to the loom-ing warmdashcoal was needed The local companies took note of Gingers involvement and blacklisted him in the local mines
He then took work in a smelter in Trail Perhaps not very impressive to look at Albert had a powerful voice and taking up the union cause he quickly moved up the ranks and was soon Vice-President of the BC Federation of Labour and President of the Trail Labour Council
In 1917 the Canadian Government introduced the Draft Goodwin was against the war but signed up and applied for a deferment Many others followed suit in seeking a
deferment When he was assessed for service he was found to have bad teeth and be in poor health small and in rough shape he received his deferment
He continued to fight for the workers and was instru-mental in a strike that shut down the smelter Just two weeks after the strike be-gan Albert was called back in for another assessment and was found to be fit for service He had no interest in fighting in Europemdash instead he headed off to Cum-berland and from there into the wilds of Vancouver Island Many others joined him helped by the people of Cumberland and labour leader Joe Naylor a social-ist and union activist who been a mentor to Goodwin
The Dominion Police were tasked with apprehending the deserters but after three months the Police were no closer to finding them The Police hired a special constable named Dan Campbell who had been a policeman until he was fired for corruption He was a man who knew his way around the forest and was good with a rifle
On July 27 Campbell came upon Goodwin in the woods where he was picking berries and shot him claiming self-defence Many did not believe his claim and he was arrested and charged with manslaughter
When Albert ldquoGingerrdquo Goodwin was buried the mines shut down and everyone walked behind his coffin in a huge procession In Vancouver the unions called for a one day strike in honour of Goodwinmdash5500 workers left their jobs the army was called in and there was much violence
Shortly after his arrest a grand jury agreed that Don Campbell had fired in self-defence He was set free
Walking in their Footsteps ALBERT GINGER GOODWINBud Logan
Photo courtesy Cumberland Museum
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Their arrival to the rivers was perfectly timed showing up at the end of winter when most
of the stored food supplies were depleted The much
needed influx of these
abundant and nutri-
ent-rich fish earned them
the name lsquosalvationrsquo or
lsquosaviourrsquo fish among
many First Nations peo-
ple The eulachon is a
small delicate member
of the smelt family They
are anadromous meaning that they come to fresh wa-
ter to spawn after spending from 1 to 3 years in the
ocean
The word lsquoeulachonrsquo is derived from Chinook a trade
language constructed out of elements of North Coast
First Nations languages English and French There are
many spelling variations of their name including ool-
ichan ooligan hooligan and ulichan The Kwakwala
word for the eulachon grease is Trsquolina
North Coast First Nations have relied upon eula-
chon for thousands of years and historically large
groups of people would gather at major fishing sites
to catch process and trade eulachon and eulachon oil
The well-established trading routes were even called
lsquogreasersquo trails in reference to the trade in eulachon oil
In recent years eulachon numbers have been on the
decline and little information is available to explain
the reasons for this Despite the decline eulachon re-
mains an important and very highly valued tradition-
al food amongst coastal First Nations
Nutritional analysis of eulachon grease has shown it to
be a rich source of Vitamin A and Omega-3 fatty acids
The fish as a whole are a good source of calcium iron
and zinc The oil was traditionally extracted by allow-
ing the fish to decay for a week or two then adding
boiling water so that the grease would rise to the top
and could be skimmed
off It would then solidify
like butter at room tem-
perature The fish were
also dried and because
of their high oil content
it is said that they were
sometimes burned like
candles earning them
the nickname lsquocandlefishrsquo
A long time resident of the BC Coast Florence Tick-
ner grew up in a floating logging camp in the 1930s
and in her book Fish Hooks amp Caulk Boots she described
eulachon being an important source of food for her
family
Every year in the early spring the oolichan swam to the rivers to spawn and we would fish them in King-come Inlet The fish were so thick that you couldnrsquot see the bottom of the river and it was easy to scoop them out of the water
We always had a stone crock containing oolichan in brine Mom would take out enough for a feed and give them a good rinse then put them to soak overnight The next morning she would change the water and that night she dried them off dredged them in flour and fried them in bacon fat We would have a feed fit for a king Mmmmrdquo
Eulachon image from DFO-MPOgcca
The Arrival of Springs
SALVATION FISHErika Anderson
Header photo courtesy of Museum at Campbell River
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A true naturalist Jim Swift was born in Stonewall Manitoba just outside Winnipeg Due to his fatherrsquos health issues his family moved to the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island Swift remembers going to school in Royston and his first real introduction to art there ldquoI had a natu-ral born interest in the environment ndash trees riv-ers fishrdquo Swift says He recalls being young and inspired Breaking ground training horses and dogs climbing mountains and building forts are just a few of his childhood memories These are pretty good memories as Swiftrsquos health took a turn in 2015 when he was diagnosed with Alz-heimerrsquos dementia
Swift continued his passions for art and na-ture at the Atlin Centre for the Arts in Northern British Columbia where literally the horizons of art became his subjects He was influenced by nature and the stars he truly felt connect-ed spiritually with his surroundings This con-
nection brought upon his contemporary visual works and as a Metis artist this energy inspired so much of his body of work Swiftrsquos instructor at the Centre Gernot pushed him to create beyond his boundaries At that time the Cen-tre hosted twenty four artists from around the world it was a very creative environment
Being that the environment played such a big role in Swiftrsquos life he gained so many direct expe-riences with wildlife Many of these experiences translated into painted works ldquoI was on the way to Deer Lake and took a moment to rest I sat down against a maple tree to watch what was happening a young buck came right up to me and starting sniffing my shoes Irsquove encountered many animals face-to-face including a Grizzlyrdquo says Swift as he points out the picture he cap-tured of the grizzly he mentioned ldquoI painted the memory something Irsquoll never forgetrdquo
ARTIST FEATURE
JIM SWIFTNature on Parade
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Swift worked as a Fisheries Field Technician counting salmon in different regions but he also is a carpenter by trade Metis Nation sponsored Swift to get his Carpentry Instructors diploma as well as his Field Technician certification
Swift not only works as a visual artist painting he is also a writer and loves to share his experiences through storytelling With so many special times during his youth he loves the opportunity to share these experiences with the younger gen-eration of his family and others interested in his captivating stories He remembers being in the Black CreekMerville area where a wolf came up next to him and rubbed against him These are some of the amazing times in the life of Jim Swift
On a daily basis Swift is dealing with Alzheimers which has changed his life quite drastically Just before he was diagnosed he knew he wasnrsquot well he had even stopped driving Now Swift
Nature on Parade
Learn more about Jim SwiftwwwJimSwiftArtcom
relies on his partner Christina and volunteers Swift is able to attend the Adult Centre 3 times per week and has a volunteer take him out for walks and coffee Once a week he paints with Gerry who guides him to continue on and used his artistry in part as therapy
Swift has always been a lover of world music and has an extensive collection of musicmdashhe still loves to dance Swiftrsquos diagnosis changed the landscape of his life but he still feels that his art speaks to people and welcomes reactions to his work on all levels
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ARTIST FEATURE
White Buffalo Spirit 1997 Jim Swift jimswiftartcom
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White Buffalo Spirit 1997 Jim Swift jimswiftartcom
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H E A LT H amp W E L L N E SS
What you think you become What you feel you attract
What you imagine you create Buddha
Our mindset is the source of the reality we live in It is the foundation for what we think and feel which informs the behaviour that shapes our life By bringing conscious-ness to our thought patterns we are able to make choic-es aligned with our vision and aspiration Our thoughts shape our actions
One of my dear friends is a successful business trainer she set a goal to contact ten businesses to set up meetings When we spoke she said Ive made five calls and its not fun Im going to stop now I need to find a different way to do it What do you think I reflected that her thought that its not fun gave her permission to stop I asked What if you keep going regardless if its fun or not What if you know for certain that one of these ten businesses will hire you in the end She laughed and finished con-tacting the rest of businesses
Catch the stories your mind is telling you What you think you become What you focus on you create more of
A client of mine owns a large fitness business When we started coaching one of his goals was to work less so he could spend more time with his family His busi-ness grows when hes there and suffers when hes not He was frustrated with his employees and he did not feel he could trust them to do the right thing when hes not present After few months of coaching we discovered he spent a significant portion of his time finding problems and fixing them as quickly as possible I asked him to be curious about what his staff might think the next time he finds a problems and ask them questions he has no answer for
Maria Ji is a professional business and life coach Maria focuses her coaching practice on supporting people to create the life of their dreams wwwmariajicoachingcom
ENTREPRENEURIAL AND LEADERSHIP COACHING Maria Ji
Three days later he reported that his team is excited to be implementing new strategies which gives him the free-dom him to be with his family and go on speaking tours
By shifting his focus from doing it the right way (his way) to empowering his team to contribute they were able to co-create new possibilities to expand the business and to support his dreams of helping others
Albert Einstein once said The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking It cannot be changed without changing our thinking
Its easy said than done However with continued prac-tice we can all master our mindset by learning to change our thinkingmdashand change our reality
Be a mindful listener of your language What story is your mind telling you If you want to change careers and the story is Well I cant possibly find a job that I love and still make the money I make right now ask yourself really Is there nobody in the world doing what they love and making the amount money they want Is that true If you say one thing and your sub-conscious mind is telling you another your actions will reflect the confusion and frustration of not having what you want
Our energy flows to where our attention goes Wether your true desire is that perfect partner your dream house a baby new job or travel around the world do whatever you can to be present to that goal Write out the detail of the house you want to live in picture your-self hopping on the plane to your adventure see yourself in your dream job and sitting in the office you want Do this activity at least three times a day
What you focus on you create more of With consistent practice everyone can be the master of their mind
Mastering Your Mindset A MUST HAVE SKILL TO MASTER YOUR BUSINESS AND YOUR LIFE
I s s u e 14 | C O M PASS M A G A Z I N E | 1 9W W WC O M PASS M A G A Z I N E C A
Bud Logan
Spruce bark cones and needles can be used to make a tea or syrup that can relieve colds reduce the
fever from flu and ease joint pain that comes with these
ailments The cones produce the best medicine cones
are picked year round from the tops of young trees but
all the ingredients have various components that when
cooked together complement each other both in taste
and in the ability to work as medicine
Directions for tea Usually about 15 cones along with
needles and bark are boiled for 10 to 15 minutes in a pot
of water to make tea The longer they boil the stronger
the medicine becomes strain the liquid before drink-
ing it Spruce tea relieves coughing and sore throats and
stuffed chests Those who are sick with colds can take
it three or four times a day for up to five days You can
cool this tea and serve over ice if you like Sweeten to
taste with honey or brown sugar syrup
Directions for syrup To make a syrup that can be used
like any cold syrup as well as a winter treat when put
on ice cream requires a bit more work To make a basic
syrup you add to a big pot all the ingredients and cover
with water boil then simmer the mix for hours until it
has reduced down to about a quarter of its contents and
strain Then add the sweetener and there it is
I like to use three cups of needles around 15 spruce
cones about a cup of fir needles for a cystitis flavor and
some spruce gum if handy The spruce gum is strong
in medicine and only a small amount should be used
Cover with about 6 cups of water and boil this gently
until it has reduced down to 3 cups in volume Strain
this
Add to this mixture about ten rose hips place these
in a tied muslin bag when adding to avoid getting any
hip hairs in the mix as these will give one an itchy bot-
tom Along with the hips add some hawthorn berries
and crow berries both can be gathered in the late fall
winter months dont worry if the hawthorn berries are
dried out as this is best Crow berries are gathered up in
the high country and can be found even when covered
in snow You can replace these berries with store bought
berries if you must To this add a teaspoon of cinnamon
and you could add some grated orange or lemon peel
for flavor Bring to a boil and then simmer until you
have a cup of fluid left strain again and add your sweet-
ener Honey works well or add a sugar sweetener
To make a brown sugar sweetener just add equal amounts
of brown sugar and water boil down while stirring until
it is a thick mixture For every cup of syrup you will add
a cup of honey or sugar mixture simmer this for about
10 minutes cool and place in a glass container It will stay
good for a month or more in the fridge
The Spruce tree has many medicinal uses the sap that
can be found year round on spruce trees and in green
firewood can be used to soothe irritated skin and when
applied to cuts helps healing and reduces the chance
of infection You are looking for new sap that has re-
cently run from the wood of the tree
Collect sap thatrsquos really sticky and clear Warm it in the
same amount of water until itrsquos melted and then put
an equal or slightly smaller amount of Vaseline Use a
clean stick and stir it
slowly You can use
this as a cream for
cuts and sore mus-
cles It smells nice
too it should always
be kept at room
temperature
EatLOCAL Spruce Medicine
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Happy New Year Can you believe January 2018 is almost overhellip and Spring is just around the corner This issue is about Harvesting and Gatheringmdashbut how does this relate to Staging and Home ownership you ask Well let me tell you
The possessions we have spent years gathering can bring us much joy and invoke great memories of family and friends and donrsquot forget fur babies The buck head in the man cave that reminds hubby of that great weekend hunting trip with the boys or the dried roses from a special Valentines day in the master bedroom Itrsquos amazing how special these are to us
Letrsquos talk about harvesting In todays market with houses sell-ing for multiple offers your home can reap a plentiful bounty at harvest Here are some stats to show you the potential
2017 Real Estate in Campbell River
bull The average sale price of a was up 18bull Houses sold within 42 days at 98 of asking (Nov 123
Dec107)bull Houses made up 63 of sales and Condos 31bull Willow Point prices up 20 Campbell River Central 17bull 136 houses sold for over $500000
Now lets talk about gathering and harvesting together A home desired by multiple buyers will allow you to reap the largest harvest on your biggest investment Having your house Market Ready by reducing possessions gathered over the years will allow your house to look bigger feel more open and inviting This gives potential buys a sense of calm and tran-quility If the buyer doesnrsquot FALL IN LOVE with your home they wont buy it
Not sure what to store or remove Idyllic Homes is here to help Everything you donrsquot immediately need while your house is for sale can possibly be packed away And not to bring it to the new home but to donate it This small step can be done over the ldquorainy seasonrdquo we are currently experiencing and you will be well on your way to being Market Ready for Spring
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GATHERING amp HARVESTING This is a trick you wont find in running magazines wont learn from famous athletes It began like most of our father amp son runs Ryan in his yellow stroller me pushing wildly behind Sunset was two hours away enough to bring us across town to the mythical Hilltop Store where I had promised him his very first Clif Bar
I expected to be there in about an hour instead my run lasted seven minutes Suddenly the front of the stroller reared up like a cocoon about to burst And it was for my sons voice shouted Now Ryan wants get out
My running place subsided and out came Ryan After all exercise is more important for him than me With the right training I can run 50K but with the wrong training my son could become an elite couch potato Our rule is simple if he wants to rest let him rest If he wants to go let him go Its a training plan tailored for toddlers
Now I had a helper pushing our stroller calling out to pedestrians and puppies examining the trails drain-age system closely The water goes in that pipe over there and comes out over here You see that Daddy Daddy did see that And I also saw an old yellow bull-dozer parked beside the trail for us to enjoy
The 1946 Caterpillar was looking great despite wear from many tiny sneakers Ryan held out his arms and I boosted him up showed him how to not trip over the gearbox He put on his driving mittens grasped the cold iron levers We were no longer behind schedule -- we were operating outside of time on our very own track The old dozer shuddered and roared to life vivid in our shared imagination Sunlight fell across us as it did back then as it will in all the years ahead
The stroller waited patiently headlamp tucked away for the inevitable nighttime run VROOM the bull-dozer said through Ryan Hand in hand we rumbled towards the future
GROWING UP COASTAL
Joseph McLean lives in Powell River where he runs a computer specialty store a whimsical blog and the occasional marathon FacebookcomGrowingUpCoastal
Joseph McLean
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She has to be the center of attention all the time Narcissistic mothers love to be waited on Older narcissis-tic mothers often use the natural limitations of aging to manipulate dramas often by neglecting their health or by doing things they know will make them ill This gives her the opportunity to cash in on the investment she made while training you to wait on her as a child Then she calls you demanding your presence immediately If you dont provide the attention she needs you look extremely bad to everyone else
She manipulates your emotions in order to feed on your pain She will not seem to care how much the ma-nipulation of her emotions and the self-pity repels other people One weird behavior that is very common to nar-cissists her dramas may also center around the tragedies of other people often relating how much she suffered by association and trying to distress her listeners as she cries over the horrible murder of someone she wouldnt recog-nize if they had passed her on the street
Shes selfish and willful She always makes sure she has the best of everything She insists on having her own way all the time and she will ruthlessly manipulatively pursue it even if what she wants isnt worth all the effort shes put-ting into it
She is self centered Shell give you hand-me-downs or market something for herself as a gift for you (I thought Id give you my old bicycle and buy myself a new one)New gifts are often obviously cheap and are usually things that dont suit you or that you cant use or are a quid pro quo if you buy her the gift she wants she will buy you an item of your choice She may buy you a gift and get the identical item for herself or take you shopping for a gift and get herself something nice at the same time to make herself feel better She is very defensive and extremely sensitive to any criticism If you criticize or defy her she will explode with fury threaten storm rage and may become violent Not all narcissists abuse physically but most do often in sub-
tle deniable ways It allows them to vent their rage at your failure to be the solution to their internal havoc and si-multaneously to teach you to fear them Narcissists also abuse by exposing you to violence If one of your siblings got beaten she made sure you saw
She is never wrong about anything No matter what shes done she wont ever genuinely apologize for any-thing Instead any time she feels she is being made to apologize she will sulk and pout issue an insulting apolo-gy or negate the apology she has just made with justifica-tions qualifications or self pity
She makes you look crazy If you try to confront her about something shes done shell tell you that you have a very vivid imagination (this is a phrase commonly used by abusers of all sorts to invalidate your experience of their abuse) that you dont know what youre talking about or that she has no idea what youre talking about This is an extremely aggressive and exceptionally infuriating tactic called gaslighting common to abusers of all kinds Your perceptions of reality are continually undermined so that you end up without any confidence in your intuition your memory or your powers of reasoning
She Lies To outsiders shell lie thoughtfully and delib-erately always in a way that can be covered up if shes confronted with her lie She will claim to be unable to re-member bad things she has done Lying is one way that she creates conflict in the relationships and lives of those around her
Negotiating the Legacy of a NARCISSISTIC MOTHER
PART 2
SHIFT HAPPENS Andrea Wagemaker
Author unknown repurposed by Andrea Wagemaker in hope that it will be of help to daughters of Narcissistic mothers
I am a Licensed Clinical Hypnotherapist and Certified Life Coach specializing in working with daughters of Narcissistic Mothers Through Hypnosis and a personalized coaching program you will begin to start taking control of your negative thought pat-terns reclaim your life and stop the toxic legacy To set up your life changing appointment call Shift Happens Coaching and Clinical Hypnotherapy at 250-338-3401
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Chris Dobranski was born in Edmonton Alberta and by all means is an all-Canadian guy His special artistic talents really shine
through his mixed media work gemstone carving and metal forging Based
out of Tahsis over the past decade Dobranski has been back and forth to
Europe Germany and Russia completely focused on his art He now spends
most of his time in Germany getting ready to launch his Studio Gallery in
February 2018 While Dobranski started his
career as a hospital technician on the West
Coast of British Columbia he was drawn to
carve in his off time ldquoWhen I was in Haida
Gwaii and the hospital work ended I started
carving full time he remembers
ldquoI
had been
carving for
about ten years
but it wasnrsquot until
moving to Haida Gwaii
that I truly started to respect and
enjoy bringing mediums to life working
with Fred Watmough my teacher friend
and carving partner He instilled in me the
notion that every piece is a practice piece
Every time I showed him what I thought
was a finished piece he would smile and say
ldquoItrsquos nice but when are you going to finish itrdquo Those
words have pushed me to improve and allow me to test
the bounds of insanity by illusion and lightrdquo Dobranski
writes in his bio
Dobranski spent time designing knives and practicing metal
work with Forge Master Jean Colin each knife receives a special
hand-carved handle by Chris He works with many mediums his
work is incredibly complex and takes hundreds of hours ldquoFamily crests
can take 400 plus hours as they are specialty pieces heirlooms really
Gemstones can easily take 400-500 hours to cut Clients are always thrilled
with the end workrdquo Dobranski says
ldquoI found it extremely difficult to be qualified as an Artist in Canada with no
formal education or gallery exhibits I decided to seek out the capital of gem-
stone carving and found myself in Rheinland-Pfalz which really is my sec-
ond home on the Rhine Riverrdquo
The village Dobranski resides with his fianceacute Gisla is built for carvers Before
power they ran water wheels to create power for the artists He truly is follow-
WELLNESS ARTIST
Connect with Chris Dobranski through Facebook and Twitter
Chris DobranskiCUTS LIKE A KNIFE
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ing his roots and heritage from his family who are still
based in Alberta While working for established gem-
stone carvers he decided he needed to create space for
himself and open his own studio gallery From quartz
crystals to yew wood to iron Dobranski is ready for his
space to open to the public and feels well supported by
his European clients and North American ones too ldquoAll
the tools and machines are set up now the gemstone
roughing machine is ready Therersquos room for up to two
other carvers maybe a goldsmithrdquo he speculates
Dobranskirsquos talents are tremendous and show through
his works and awards his Jade Swordfish won First at
the 2014 Jade Symposium where he also was awarded
in the Sculpture-Gold Category He continues to learn
everydaymdashpracticing carving learning languages and
building relationships especially with the Master Carv-
ers in the village and neighbouring regions ldquoAlthough
Irsquom on a work visa now is the time to look how we treat
each other Facing racism is facing big barriers but I
see globalization connecting the next generationsrdquo says
Dobranski He is planning to be back in Tahsis this sum-
mer to reconnect
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For more of Dr Pincottrsquos articles visit wwwPerceptiveHealthca or wwwdrpincottcom and wwwbcnaca to find an ND near you
We are well into 2018 and most have long forgotten their New Years Resolutions I hope to inspire you to gather a few new habits over the next year to con-tribute to your physical health and your mental and brain health too Physical trainer Amber Joliat recommends set-ting 30 day intentions from New Moon to New Moon
I was happy to see the Globe amp Mail headline ldquoYour smart-phone addiction is making you stupid And inattentive And anti-social And unhealthyrdquo on January 6 The aver-age daily user looks at their phone 150 times and spends 3-5 hours on them Tristan Harris a former product manager at Google educates people through ldquoTime Well Spentrdquo on the dangers of the social media platform that causes spurts of dopamine creating real addictions The former vice-president of Facebook prohibits his own chil-dren from social media
In ldquoThe Big Disconnectrdquo Catherine Steiner-Adair explains that children ages 4-18 feel frustration fatigue and loss when they come home to parents who are on their de-vices With recent spikes in mental health issues includ-ing ADD among adolescents and the concomitant rise in electronic devices it behooves parents to learn ways to set limits on smartphone usage Intention Unplug for hours during the day
I read or listen to the radio to get the news rather than watch it I can then control the emotional impact I read the Saturday Globe amp Mail and then for fun I watch or listen to comedy to get the rest CBC Radio One Because News This Hour Has 22 Minutes and Rick Mercer Report Hey humor is great for mental health and I learn a lot
The blue light emitting from our devices causes eye dis-eases and strain According to my eye doctor more than
two hours of exposure per day is contributing to Macular Degeneration damage to the retina and vision loss Apply ldquoNight Shiftrdquo or ldquoTwilightrdquo to your devices from 10pm to 7am Optometrists provide protective eye wear or yellow tinting of lenses as options
One of the favorite parts of our ldquomorning boot camprdquo ex-ercise class is the stretching section when 10 minutes of healing music is played Music has a huge impact on men-tal health so find ldquohealingrdquo music to help with stress
Discover the joy of adding 100 pure essential oils to your life with Young Living or Doterra Learn to make your own blends to treat stress headaches muscle aches and insom-nia to lessen the over the counter toxic drugs ldquoThievesrdquo blend a great household cleaner reduces chemical use in the home Drop doses of edible oils such as lemon lime or orange to ldquosoda streamrdquo water will get the pop out of the house
Cook with a pressure cooker Pick one made with stain-less steel and discover how you can make a full meal from scratch in 30-45 minutes You will be amazed at the flavor and the ease
Spend less than you make and start a holiday account Re-place going out for coffee and lunch everyday with taking your lunch to work
Pick a new applemdashie honey crispmdashand eat one every day
Read ldquoMindful Drinkingrdquo by Rosamund Dean and ldquoDrinkrdquo by Ann Dowsett Johnston to help change your relation-ship with alcohol decrease your consumption and add to your holiday account
Happy Gathering
Gathering Treasures FOR YOUR HAPPINESS
NATUROPATHIC INSPIRATIONSIngrid Pincott ND
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Wendy Johnstone is the founder of Keystone Eldercare Solutions With a Masters Degree in Gerontology and close to 20 years experience Wendy is passionate about supporting seniors and caregivers wwwkeystoneeldercarecom
Making the decision to move a spouse or aging parent into long term care is one of the most dif-ficult decisions families make Guilt resentment confu-sion and relief are just some of the emotions caregivers experience Many families tend to underestimate how difficult the transition can be and often find themselves unprepared emotionally and practically
Family caregivers and the person they care for are often overwhelmed by the magnitude of the decision and the process Itrsquos not only the move itself rather the prepara-tion of the move and the adjustment post-move Before we get into the nitty-gritty itrsquos actually helpful to clarify what is meant by ldquolong term carerdquo Trust me there are so many different ways to describe this form of housing it makes me dizzy
Itrsquos technically called Complex Care however other more common terms used are long term care residential care and nursing home What it really means a facility that provides 24-hour skilled nursing care and supervi-sion for people who are no longer able to care for them-selves Staff members administer medications and assist residents with daily activities such as eating bathing and dressing Less than 5 of Canadians live in complex care facilities with an average age being well into their late 80s Eligibility for a government subsidized complex care fa-cility is evaluated and determined by a case manager at your local Health Authority Factors considered include health status the family caregiverrsquos ability to provide the necessary care and support in the home and if the com-munity resources currently being used are appropriate safe and sustainable Those assessed as having the great-est and urgent needs are given priority for admission to the first available and appropriate bed Cost is a daily rate based on 80 of a seniors income There are also private Residential Care facilities where no subsidies are available
Once a decision is made it can feel like having to wait it
out Some families feel this part of the transition is very difficult with the uncertainty of when a bed will be avail-able and feeling they need to be prepared for a move at any time Some families and the person being cared for experience increased anxiety and stress during this period
Building a circle of support people is really important Choose a team of people to support you emotionally and physically as well as supports who have very practical skills including having cared for someone in complex care legal and financial experience excellent listener etc If you are a joiner think about a Caregiverrsquos Support group There are several groups for specific diseases such as stroke Parkinsonrsquos and dementia If you are having dif-ficulty finding information accessing these groups please contact me directly and Irsquoll point you in the right direction
I know it is easier said than done however caring for yourself as a caregiver is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family member Your role as a caregiver doesnrsquot end when the person you are caring for moves into complex care
Navigating the HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
Wendy Johnstone
Long Term Care
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Chad is the owner of Fitness Etc in Campbell River Courtenay Parksville He and his staff are always here to help Whether its product knowledge or help with diet and training advice they are here for you wwwfitness-etcca
FITNESS ETC Chad Braithwaite
With the New Years resolution crowd in full swing this time of year in every local gym across Canada I have decided to focus this month on the Top 10 gym peevesNow this isnt every peeve but these are the most common ones that will drive the average person up the wall So please remember that when you go to the gym it comes down to RE-SPECT for others that are there to do the same thing you are
Unracked WeightsBy far the most common complaint among regular gym-go-ers is that of un-racked weights Be it dumbbells kettlebells weight plates or bars lifters who are disrespectful enough to leave equipment scattered on the floor flat out SUCK Theres no nice way to state it Rather than do the courteous (and proper) thing and pick up after themselves these individuals leave things strewn about weaving a path of destruction that would make a crazed military general envious No matter if youre lifting 40 lbs or 400 lbs re-rack the weights when youre done
People on Cell PhonesOh to be a lifter in the glory days of bodybuilding with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno You know when people were actually focused on lifting weights at the gym and not talking on cell phones While modern times have done won-ders for portable communication devices the downside is that these same smartphones are attached to the hands and ears of every bro and girl at the gym Heads up cell phone addicts mdash the gym is for LIFTING not talking texting or insta-snapping and face-gramming your friends
People with CamerasThese days every guy or girl with some sort of camera thinks heshe is a celebrity or YouTube star in the making These wannabe fitness celebs troll in and around the gym with their handy camera and filming crew shooting everything from their foam rolling to cool down and everything in between Rather
than focus on actually lifting these folks are focused getting the proper lighting set to make their bicep or glute look picture perfect Do everyone a favor and save the camera antics for your own time not when the rest of us are making gains
Not using HeadphonesHaving the right music playing during your workout can help you get an edge and grind out an extra rep or two while train-ing The wonders of modern technology have given us the ability to listen to our own preferred music rather than the ir-ritating techno or emo-rock blasted in corporate gyms across the country
However there are those individuals who absolutely refuse to use headphones with their audio playerscell phones and feel the need to share their music preferences with the other 25 people in the gym Listen we each have our own music likes and genres You might enjoy listening to Bieber on constant repeat but the rest of us could really do without that crap
ScreamingThere must be a scientific study somewhere in the bro maga-zines that proves that grunting shouting and screaming helps you lift more weights Theres no other explanation for why the muscle-bound bros at the gym scream incessantly even while doing their warm-ups Sure if youre going for a 1RM max squat or deadlift you might be compelled to scream out of sheer exertion but more often than not your screaming is setting you up for a hard jab in the throat
Broken Water FountainMost days gym rats are walking around with gallon jugs of water (which is completely unnecessary in its own right But for those of us using a standard shaker or reusable water bottle nothing is more irritating than trying to fill up your water bottle before or during your workout and the water fountain is broken How is this even possible Continued on next page
Chads Top Ten
GYM PET PEEVES
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Heartstrong Fitness provides one-on-one kinesiology exercise physiology and personal training programming to clients across the North Island The ultimate goal is to increase physical literacy across the ages across the island and help North Islanders be their most active and healthy selves heartstrongfitnesscom
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Puddles of SweatYes during intense weight lifting youre going to sweat and when in a particularly poorly ventilated gym youre likely to be dripping in sweat No matter how much or little you do sweat or how well (poorly) the place is air-conditioned there is NO excuse for leaving a giant puddle of your DNA on the floor machine bench or exercise mat You wouldnt want to lay back on somebody elses giant pool of sweat and the rest of us dont want to touch yours If youre a profuse sweater carry a towel with you around the gym and wipe up after yourself
ExhibitionistsFortunately most people are considerate enough to walk around the gym in remotely acceptable clothing The same cant be said for the locker room There are showers stalls and changing rooms for a reason You might have the phy-sique of Adonis reincarnate but the rest of the people in the locker room dont need a front row seat to your private show-ing of the Full Monty
Set InterruptersWe all know this guy hes the one that comes up to you in the middle of doing leg press and asks Can I hop in real quick
While youre focused on not getting crushed by the stack of plates on each side of the machine this bozo is wondering if he can interrupt your workout so he can keep his circuit train-ing routine going unimpeded If someone is training and not wasting time or taking excessively long breaks at a certain sta-tion have some freaking patience and wait until theyre done
Hogging MachinesBuilding off the previous pet peeve comes the guy at the gym who hogs the machine This is the guy who continues to oc-cupy a machine talking to other bros or texting on his phone between sets or even worse after hes completely finished If youre going to take a 10-minute break between sets get off the machine and let other people work in
Have some respectThe gym is a sacred environment and when youre worship-ping at the temple of gains show some respect for the loca-tion and those in attendance If youre guilty of one or sev-eral of these gym pet peeves consider doing some personal homework on yourself and fix these annoying habits Other-wise build your own personal gym at home where you can do whatever you want however you want
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HEARTSTRONG Sarah Wright
70 years ago humans had a lot more physical work to do in their day to day life Today it takes effort to get moving and get active Kids were able to roam a lot farther from home which meant more unorganized physical activity and the opportuni-ty to build skills around decision making which leads to more confidence
On the flip side of that wersquove come a long way in terms of fig-uring out how to help people move better more efficiently and with more confidence How much exercise or activity do you really need to do A term called Physical Literacy has become a very hot topic over the last few years
The International Physical Literacy Association describes it as the motivation confidence physical competence knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engage-ment in physical activities (Whitehead 2016)
Many middle aged clients have become inactive as a result of both less inherent and automatic physical activity in their day to day lives but also because they may lack the skills and knowledge on how to get moving in a variety of different ways ndash either they havenrsquot been active in the past or a condition has changed the way they need to move There is no one perfect way our bodies need variety and most importantly we need to do the things we enjoy this encourages physical emotional spiritual and mental health and also means we will stick with it
Physical Literacy is a new catch phrase that encompasses a positive attitude towards being active and having the physical skills to do it The focus is mainly on giving children the chance to learn about their bodies on a variety of surfaces challenge themselves and ultimately have the confidence to try new things
I encourage you to ask your childrenrsquos coaches if they know what physical literacy is and whether every child they come in contact with is going to leave every practice with a positive feeling
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Find out more about The Berwick Waytrade ndash Ask one of our Senior Living Experts Today
Life at Berwick allows you the freedom to be as engaged and as social as you desire We offer vibrant senior residences created by caring people where the individual needs of our people always come first
Visit Berwick for more information or for a curiosity tour See how we can help you create a lsquohomersquo right here with us mdash a place where you can experience being part of a community againYour home Our hospitalityLetrsquos start a conversation todayFind out more about The Berwick WaytradeAsk one of our Senior Living Experts today
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Physical Literacy
Sarah Wright is a Certified Exercise Physiologist and Practicing Kinesiologist and co-owner of Heart Strong Fitness
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BEING HUMAN James L Anderson
The Human Dream
We Humans today are on a collision course where civilization and our biosphere may not survive The tiny cabal of supreme elite now ruling us cannot save us Those Global Fools think it is ldquotheirrdquo world It is not It is OURS It is ours to lose
Somehow we have to come together and believe we can change the world again It is time you and I reach be-yond our desperate separate lives and stand together as one life force and do the impossible hand in hand
We must make it through
The finest thing any of our leaders can do for us is to truly believe in each of us enough so that they inspire us to be more than we thought we could possibly become Our life force has done the impossible before We must do it again
Deep within us each of us has the potential to leave behind our primitive state of mind and become one
PART 1
whole golden new civilization together
We have always secretly known that Universe would one day summon the life spirit inside us to a final con-vergence with the reason why you and I were given the gift of life It is the lesson of life and eternity It is what Universe means
Deep inside in the heart center we have known thatthere will come a point where Humankind and Uni-verse itself will be poised finally on the fulcrum of eternity on the threshold of total oblivion or a new dawnhellip a new dream This is that point This is that dream
Human beings must learn to truly care for each other or Humankind will perish from this earth
We either live together or die apart
wwwjames-l-andersoncom
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Part of BCrsquos working coast
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Josh McInnes and Michael Bear
In July of 2012 we were ascending from a dive off the coast of Pt Loma San Diego We were
startled to find ourselves surrounded by a swarm of
large black sea nettles otherwise known as Chrysao-
ra achlyos Some of these jellyfish dwarfed the divers
having bells approaching one metre in diameter and
tentacles reaching five metre in length Luckily some
of us had brought cameras and we were able to collect
both still and video documentation of these awe-in-
spiring animals as they drifted past us undulating in
the current This species of jellyfish are rarely seen
with only a handful of sightings off Southern Califor-
nia and their distribution during most of the year is
currently unknown
Biologists recognize jellyfish as part of a taxonomic
group known as cnidarians Cnidarians are thought to
be some of the first multicellular organisms to evolve
and have been dated back to at least 550 million years
ago during the Cambrian Period This phylum con-
sists of over 11000 species worldwide with the major-
ity inhabiting marine ecosystems
Other examples of organisms belonging to this group
are corals sea anemones and hydroids Compared to
other animal groups cnidarians are characterized by
two structural body plans a sedentary polyp stage and
a medusa stage with both playing a significant role in
their ecology Cnidarians possess a gelatinous mor-
phology and exhibit a one way digestive system and a
primitive nervous system
The most distinguishing feature of jellyfish and their
cnidarian relatives are specialized secretions called
cnidae Nematocysts a form of cnidae are thread-
like barbed structures that are secreted from special-
ized cells in the jellyfishrsquos tentacles They are used for
foraging and defence and are fired upon by touch
chemical and pressure waves Once they penetrate
the tissues of an organism they secrete proteinaceous
toxins that debilitate prey or predator Some species
of cnidarian like the box jellyfish produce some of the
worldrsquos most deadly toxins able to kill an adult human
swimmer within minutes
During the spring and summer along the Pacific Coast
the sunrsquos energy provides food for small plant-like or-
ganisms called phytoplankton which act as the basis
for most coastal and oceanic food webs Numerous
species of jellyfish time their blooms to this produc-
tivity Jellyfish rely on ocean currents for their move-
ments and for food This classifies them as a form
Ocean Chronicles
Ocean Wanderers
Jellyfish | Photo Michael Bear
JELLYFISH
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of macro-plankton and both size and morphology
varies among species
The most commonly sighted species of jellyfish in-
habiting North Pacific waters is the moon jellyfish
This species blooms in March and April often in such
great numbers that large patches of dark green water
are turned turquoise The largest known species of jel-
lyfish on Earth is the lionrsquos mane which can be viewed
in the coastal waters off Vancouver Island The lionrsquos
mane distinguished by its large red to brown body is
a voracious predator that feeds on zooplankton fish
and other species of jellyfish Not all species are large
some species rarely exceed three to four centimetres
like the aggregating jellyfish which specializes on in-
vertebrate eggs drifting in the currents While hun-
dreds of species have been documented worldwide
there are likely thousands still to be discovered
With current changes in climate ocean acidification
overfishing and eutrophication both community and
food webs are changing dramatically Recent studies
have shown that there has been an increase in jelly-
fish populations with the displacement of fish As
mentioned above jellyfish are competitive predators
and may affect other species Also research in the lab
has shown that temperature has a significant impact
on the growth rates of juvenile jellyfish An increase
in temperature causes juvenile jellyfish to grow faster
which could have real world implications that are cor-
related with changes in ocean temperature
Jellyfish are fascinating organisms that warrant our at-
tention as scientists citizen scientists and the public
New species could be discovered any day as we explore
more regions of the ocean Little is known about the
toxins they produce and the possible medical benefits
they might possess Their distribution and movements
using ocean currents are poorly known The life span
of many cnidarian species is a mystery and many live
short lives ranging from a few days in certain jellyfish
species to the possible immortality that is believed to
be attained by a few hydroid species
So the next time you peer over the side of a dock and
see a jellyfish pulsating in the water or stumble across
a washed up jellyfish on a local beach take a moment
to view and enjoy these oceanic wanderers
JELLYFISHLight microscope photograph of a Planktonic Jellyfish
Photo Josh McInnes
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Recover All That Is Ours is inspired by a line by MohawkTuscarora poet Janet Rogers The
exhibition redefines the ideas about Canada and its
500 hundred year-old relationship with Turtle Island
through de-colonial poetics mythology and contempo-
rary multi-disciplinary Indigenous art practices
Featuring six indigenous Canadian female artists Recover
All That Is Ours opens March 1 2018 at the Campbell Riv-
er Art Gallery ldquoThis contemporary exhibit is unmasking
the politics of colonizationrdquo says Vicky Chainey Gagnon
Campbell River Art Gallery Chief Curator and Executive
Director
Guest Curator Shannon Webb-Campbell says she is hon-
oured to curate this exhibit ldquoItrsquos multifaceted multi-me-
dium and all-female indigenous artists she says The
art is a contemporary relationship between land body
and indigenous art practices
An award-winning Mirsquokmaq poet writer and curator
Webb-Campbell is a member of Qalipu Mirsquokmaq First
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Nation The first reading of Shannonrsquos book Who Took My
Sister will be hosted on March 3 as part of the exhibit
The book is already receiving acclaim
Her first book Still No Word (Breakwater 2015) recipient
of Egale Canadarsquos Out In Print Award is a collection of
poems She was Canadian Women In Literary Arts crit-
ic-in-residence in 2014 and is a board member Her play
Neither Love Letters Nor Moonlight premiered at the Arts
and Culture Centre in St Johnrsquos NL in February 2017
ldquoGiven the toxic climate in CanLit right now around
these issues my learning objectives are to cultivate an
understanding of the protocols and style around editing
Indigenous writersrsquo and poetsrsquo work As poetry editor of
Plenitude Magazine I focus on marginalized voices ndash
queer transgender and Indigenous poets in particular
and I want to ensure an ethical respectful Indigenous
editorial practicerdquo says Webb-Campbell
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OFF THE BEATEN PATH
Bud Logan
Tahsis
The Leiner River Trails (Leiner River Estuary Trail and the Leiner River Bouldering Trail)
are located just outside the town of Tahsis on the banks
of the river and they are both pretty awesome
To access the estuary trail head out of town and go
about 05 km until you see the signs for the Leiner Riv-
er Estuary Trail There is parking and restrooms and
the trail starts here Please be aware that both black
bears and cougars are quite common in this area so
please keep your pets on a leash or better still leave
them at home
This trail is level well built and wheelchair accessible
There are boardwalks on most of the path and look-
outs to allow you great views of the estuary and salt
flats Every time I have walked these trails I have seen
deermdashlots of deermdashso keep your eyes open and your
camera handy
The plant life along this trail is incredible the birdlife
is varied and I might say pretty awesome If you
look across the inlet you will get great views of Tahsis
itself The well-constructed boardwalks are a pleasure
to walk along
A little further up the road you will come to a bridge
that crosses the Leiner River To access the Leiner Riv-
er Bouldering Trail
park on the town side
of this bridge then
cross over and look to
your leftmdashyoursquoll see
the beginning of the
Trail which wanders
along a very pretty stretch of the river This is a much
rougher trail and you are required to clamber over and
under various and very large boulders The ground is
uneven and a sturdy pair of boots should be worn This
trail is used by mountain climbers to hone their climb-
ing skills
If you are there in the fall when the salmon are run-
ning yoursquore in for a treat as the river will be full of
them leaping the rapids heading upriver to spawnmdash
truly an awesome sight Again I advise you to be care-
ful during the spawn as the river will have numerous
black bears fishing and there is a chance yoursquoll run into
one as you move about the trails I strongly suggest
you leave your pets behind when hiking these trails
Tahsis itself is absolutely beautiful too There are
breathtaking mountain views some of the best caves
on the Island and world-class wildlife viewing It is
a little jewel and it lies at the end of the Tahsis Inlet
on the west coast of Vancouver Island When I was a
boy my sister and her family lived here enjoying the
boom This was a sawmill town and the mill ran day
and night the roar of the saws setting the tone Every-
thing roared there was a great hotel a recreation cen-
tre one could expect in a much larger town a hospital
a school and shops full of people
LEINER RIVER TRAILSThe
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Bud Logan has lived on Vancouver Island since 1961 and has a deep love of the Islandrsquos wild places He is an artist environmentalist writer photographer and amateur entomologist Visit Bud at wwwgohikingca
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There was no road into town but that didnrsquot mattermdash
cars were freighted in on the Uchuck a freighter still
operating as a lifeline from Gold River to Kyuquot
The hold on the boat only allowed very small vehicles
tiny three-wheeled cars Hundreds of these little won-
ders zipped around town They were pretty awesome
to a young lad and quite hilarious to see
The Tahsis Inlet and the surrounding Rugged Moun-
tains are becoming well known for mountain climb-
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At the age of 31 Albert ldquoGingerrdquo Goodwin was shot deadHis story begins long before that though Gingers father worked the coal mines in Yorkshire England and at the age of 12 Ginger got a job driving the pit ponies The Goodwins along with many other families were evict-ed from their company houses after a strike at the mine which lasted for two years This might have made most people quit coal mining but Ginger found work in sever-al other mining companies and kept at it But continuing Minersrsquo strikes kept the mines shutting down and by the time he was 19 he was on his way to a new country where he hoped to find better working conditions He was on his way to Canada
Arriving in 1909 he found work in a mine in Glace Bay Nova Scotia but soon enough there were strikes in Can-ada as well It was the same as in Englandmdashpoor con-ditions low pay and no days off With the strikes came evictions and hard-working families were left starving By 1910 Albert was heading west to BC working first in the Kootenays before heading to Vancouver Island and settling in Cumberland It was a beautiful town but the mines were very dangerousmdashmethane was the biggest danger with explosions happening all time Ten years earlier 64 men died in one such incident
Ginger was a socialist and he fought for the men in the mines becoming well-known as a labour leader over a strike lasting two years It failed mostly due to the loom-ing warmdashcoal was needed The local companies took note of Gingers involvement and blacklisted him in the local mines
He then took work in a smelter in Trail Perhaps not very impressive to look at Albert had a powerful voice and taking up the union cause he quickly moved up the ranks and was soon Vice-President of the BC Federation of Labour and President of the Trail Labour Council
In 1917 the Canadian Government introduced the Draft Goodwin was against the war but signed up and applied for a deferment Many others followed suit in seeking a
deferment When he was assessed for service he was found to have bad teeth and be in poor health small and in rough shape he received his deferment
He continued to fight for the workers and was instru-mental in a strike that shut down the smelter Just two weeks after the strike be-gan Albert was called back in for another assessment and was found to be fit for service He had no interest in fighting in Europemdash instead he headed off to Cum-berland and from there into the wilds of Vancouver Island Many others joined him helped by the people of Cumberland and labour leader Joe Naylor a social-ist and union activist who been a mentor to Goodwin
The Dominion Police were tasked with apprehending the deserters but after three months the Police were no closer to finding them The Police hired a special constable named Dan Campbell who had been a policeman until he was fired for corruption He was a man who knew his way around the forest and was good with a rifle
On July 27 Campbell came upon Goodwin in the woods where he was picking berries and shot him claiming self-defence Many did not believe his claim and he was arrested and charged with manslaughter
When Albert ldquoGingerrdquo Goodwin was buried the mines shut down and everyone walked behind his coffin in a huge procession In Vancouver the unions called for a one day strike in honour of Goodwinmdash5500 workers left their jobs the army was called in and there was much violence
Shortly after his arrest a grand jury agreed that Don Campbell had fired in self-defence He was set free
Walking in their Footsteps ALBERT GINGER GOODWINBud Logan
Photo courtesy Cumberland Museum
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Their arrival to the rivers was perfectly timed showing up at the end of winter when most
of the stored food supplies were depleted The much
needed influx of these
abundant and nutri-
ent-rich fish earned them
the name lsquosalvationrsquo or
lsquosaviourrsquo fish among
many First Nations peo-
ple The eulachon is a
small delicate member
of the smelt family They
are anadromous meaning that they come to fresh wa-
ter to spawn after spending from 1 to 3 years in the
ocean
The word lsquoeulachonrsquo is derived from Chinook a trade
language constructed out of elements of North Coast
First Nations languages English and French There are
many spelling variations of their name including ool-
ichan ooligan hooligan and ulichan The Kwakwala
word for the eulachon grease is Trsquolina
North Coast First Nations have relied upon eula-
chon for thousands of years and historically large
groups of people would gather at major fishing sites
to catch process and trade eulachon and eulachon oil
The well-established trading routes were even called
lsquogreasersquo trails in reference to the trade in eulachon oil
In recent years eulachon numbers have been on the
decline and little information is available to explain
the reasons for this Despite the decline eulachon re-
mains an important and very highly valued tradition-
al food amongst coastal First Nations
Nutritional analysis of eulachon grease has shown it to
be a rich source of Vitamin A and Omega-3 fatty acids
The fish as a whole are a good source of calcium iron
and zinc The oil was traditionally extracted by allow-
ing the fish to decay for a week or two then adding
boiling water so that the grease would rise to the top
and could be skimmed
off It would then solidify
like butter at room tem-
perature The fish were
also dried and because
of their high oil content
it is said that they were
sometimes burned like
candles earning them
the nickname lsquocandlefishrsquo
A long time resident of the BC Coast Florence Tick-
ner grew up in a floating logging camp in the 1930s
and in her book Fish Hooks amp Caulk Boots she described
eulachon being an important source of food for her
family
Every year in the early spring the oolichan swam to the rivers to spawn and we would fish them in King-come Inlet The fish were so thick that you couldnrsquot see the bottom of the river and it was easy to scoop them out of the water
We always had a stone crock containing oolichan in brine Mom would take out enough for a feed and give them a good rinse then put them to soak overnight The next morning she would change the water and that night she dried them off dredged them in flour and fried them in bacon fat We would have a feed fit for a king Mmmmrdquo
Eulachon image from DFO-MPOgcca
The Arrival of Springs
SALVATION FISHErika Anderson
Header photo courtesy of Museum at Campbell River
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A true naturalist Jim Swift was born in Stonewall Manitoba just outside Winnipeg Due to his fatherrsquos health issues his family moved to the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island Swift remembers going to school in Royston and his first real introduction to art there ldquoI had a natu-ral born interest in the environment ndash trees riv-ers fishrdquo Swift says He recalls being young and inspired Breaking ground training horses and dogs climbing mountains and building forts are just a few of his childhood memories These are pretty good memories as Swiftrsquos health took a turn in 2015 when he was diagnosed with Alz-heimerrsquos dementia
Swift continued his passions for art and na-ture at the Atlin Centre for the Arts in Northern British Columbia where literally the horizons of art became his subjects He was influenced by nature and the stars he truly felt connect-ed spiritually with his surroundings This con-
nection brought upon his contemporary visual works and as a Metis artist this energy inspired so much of his body of work Swiftrsquos instructor at the Centre Gernot pushed him to create beyond his boundaries At that time the Cen-tre hosted twenty four artists from around the world it was a very creative environment
Being that the environment played such a big role in Swiftrsquos life he gained so many direct expe-riences with wildlife Many of these experiences translated into painted works ldquoI was on the way to Deer Lake and took a moment to rest I sat down against a maple tree to watch what was happening a young buck came right up to me and starting sniffing my shoes Irsquove encountered many animals face-to-face including a Grizzlyrdquo says Swift as he points out the picture he cap-tured of the grizzly he mentioned ldquoI painted the memory something Irsquoll never forgetrdquo
ARTIST FEATURE
JIM SWIFTNature on Parade
I s s u e 14 | C O M PASS M A G A Z I N E | 1 5W W WC O M PASS M A G A Z I N E C A
Swift worked as a Fisheries Field Technician counting salmon in different regions but he also is a carpenter by trade Metis Nation sponsored Swift to get his Carpentry Instructors diploma as well as his Field Technician certification
Swift not only works as a visual artist painting he is also a writer and loves to share his experiences through storytelling With so many special times during his youth he loves the opportunity to share these experiences with the younger gen-eration of his family and others interested in his captivating stories He remembers being in the Black CreekMerville area where a wolf came up next to him and rubbed against him These are some of the amazing times in the life of Jim Swift
On a daily basis Swift is dealing with Alzheimers which has changed his life quite drastically Just before he was diagnosed he knew he wasnrsquot well he had even stopped driving Now Swift
Nature on Parade
Learn more about Jim SwiftwwwJimSwiftArtcom
relies on his partner Christina and volunteers Swift is able to attend the Adult Centre 3 times per week and has a volunteer take him out for walks and coffee Once a week he paints with Gerry who guides him to continue on and used his artistry in part as therapy
Swift has always been a lover of world music and has an extensive collection of musicmdashhe still loves to dance Swiftrsquos diagnosis changed the landscape of his life but he still feels that his art speaks to people and welcomes reactions to his work on all levels
1 6 | C O M PASS M A G A Z I N E | I s s u e 14 W W WC O M PASS M A G A Z I N E C A
ARTIST FEATURE
White Buffalo Spirit 1997 Jim Swift jimswiftartcom
I s s u e 14 | C O M PASS M A G A Z I N E | 1 7W W WC O M PASS M A G A Z I N E C A
White Buffalo Spirit 1997 Jim Swift jimswiftartcom
1 8 | C O M PASS M A G A Z I N E | I s s u e 14 W W WC O M PASS M A G A Z I N E C A
H E A LT H amp W E L L N E SS
What you think you become What you feel you attract
What you imagine you create Buddha
Our mindset is the source of the reality we live in It is the foundation for what we think and feel which informs the behaviour that shapes our life By bringing conscious-ness to our thought patterns we are able to make choic-es aligned with our vision and aspiration Our thoughts shape our actions
One of my dear friends is a successful business trainer she set a goal to contact ten businesses to set up meetings When we spoke she said Ive made five calls and its not fun Im going to stop now I need to find a different way to do it What do you think I reflected that her thought that its not fun gave her permission to stop I asked What if you keep going regardless if its fun or not What if you know for certain that one of these ten businesses will hire you in the end She laughed and finished con-tacting the rest of businesses
Catch the stories your mind is telling you What you think you become What you focus on you create more of
A client of mine owns a large fitness business When we started coaching one of his goals was to work less so he could spend more time with his family His busi-ness grows when hes there and suffers when hes not He was frustrated with his employees and he did not feel he could trust them to do the right thing when hes not present After few months of coaching we discovered he spent a significant portion of his time finding problems and fixing them as quickly as possible I asked him to be curious about what his staff might think the next time he finds a problems and ask them questions he has no answer for
Maria Ji is a professional business and life coach Maria focuses her coaching practice on supporting people to create the life of their dreams wwwmariajicoachingcom
ENTREPRENEURIAL AND LEADERSHIP COACHING Maria Ji
Three days later he reported that his team is excited to be implementing new strategies which gives him the free-dom him to be with his family and go on speaking tours
By shifting his focus from doing it the right way (his way) to empowering his team to contribute they were able to co-create new possibilities to expand the business and to support his dreams of helping others
Albert Einstein once said The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking It cannot be changed without changing our thinking
Its easy said than done However with continued prac-tice we can all master our mindset by learning to change our thinkingmdashand change our reality
Be a mindful listener of your language What story is your mind telling you If you want to change careers and the story is Well I cant possibly find a job that I love and still make the money I make right now ask yourself really Is there nobody in the world doing what they love and making the amount money they want Is that true If you say one thing and your sub-conscious mind is telling you another your actions will reflect the confusion and frustration of not having what you want
Our energy flows to where our attention goes Wether your true desire is that perfect partner your dream house a baby new job or travel around the world do whatever you can to be present to that goal Write out the detail of the house you want to live in picture your-self hopping on the plane to your adventure see yourself in your dream job and sitting in the office you want Do this activity at least three times a day
What you focus on you create more of With consistent practice everyone can be the master of their mind
Mastering Your Mindset A MUST HAVE SKILL TO MASTER YOUR BUSINESS AND YOUR LIFE
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Bud Logan
Spruce bark cones and needles can be used to make a tea or syrup that can relieve colds reduce the
fever from flu and ease joint pain that comes with these
ailments The cones produce the best medicine cones
are picked year round from the tops of young trees but
all the ingredients have various components that when
cooked together complement each other both in taste
and in the ability to work as medicine
Directions for tea Usually about 15 cones along with
needles and bark are boiled for 10 to 15 minutes in a pot
of water to make tea The longer they boil the stronger
the medicine becomes strain the liquid before drink-
ing it Spruce tea relieves coughing and sore throats and
stuffed chests Those who are sick with colds can take
it three or four times a day for up to five days You can
cool this tea and serve over ice if you like Sweeten to
taste with honey or brown sugar syrup
Directions for syrup To make a syrup that can be used
like any cold syrup as well as a winter treat when put
on ice cream requires a bit more work To make a basic
syrup you add to a big pot all the ingredients and cover
with water boil then simmer the mix for hours until it
has reduced down to about a quarter of its contents and
strain Then add the sweetener and there it is
I like to use three cups of needles around 15 spruce
cones about a cup of fir needles for a cystitis flavor and
some spruce gum if handy The spruce gum is strong
in medicine and only a small amount should be used
Cover with about 6 cups of water and boil this gently
until it has reduced down to 3 cups in volume Strain
this
Add to this mixture about ten rose hips place these
in a tied muslin bag when adding to avoid getting any
hip hairs in the mix as these will give one an itchy bot-
tom Along with the hips add some hawthorn berries
and crow berries both can be gathered in the late fall
winter months dont worry if the hawthorn berries are
dried out as this is best Crow berries are gathered up in
the high country and can be found even when covered
in snow You can replace these berries with store bought
berries if you must To this add a teaspoon of cinnamon
and you could add some grated orange or lemon peel
for flavor Bring to a boil and then simmer until you
have a cup of fluid left strain again and add your sweet-
ener Honey works well or add a sugar sweetener
To make a brown sugar sweetener just add equal amounts
of brown sugar and water boil down while stirring until
it is a thick mixture For every cup of syrup you will add
a cup of honey or sugar mixture simmer this for about
10 minutes cool and place in a glass container It will stay
good for a month or more in the fridge
The Spruce tree has many medicinal uses the sap that
can be found year round on spruce trees and in green
firewood can be used to soothe irritated skin and when
applied to cuts helps healing and reduces the chance
of infection You are looking for new sap that has re-
cently run from the wood of the tree
Collect sap thatrsquos really sticky and clear Warm it in the
same amount of water until itrsquos melted and then put
an equal or slightly smaller amount of Vaseline Use a
clean stick and stir it
slowly You can use
this as a cream for
cuts and sore mus-
cles It smells nice
too it should always
be kept at room
temperature
EatLOCAL Spruce Medicine
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Happy New Year Can you believe January 2018 is almost overhellip and Spring is just around the corner This issue is about Harvesting and Gatheringmdashbut how does this relate to Staging and Home ownership you ask Well let me tell you
The possessions we have spent years gathering can bring us much joy and invoke great memories of family and friends and donrsquot forget fur babies The buck head in the man cave that reminds hubby of that great weekend hunting trip with the boys or the dried roses from a special Valentines day in the master bedroom Itrsquos amazing how special these are to us
Letrsquos talk about harvesting In todays market with houses sell-ing for multiple offers your home can reap a plentiful bounty at harvest Here are some stats to show you the potential
2017 Real Estate in Campbell River
bull The average sale price of a was up 18bull Houses sold within 42 days at 98 of asking (Nov 123
Dec107)bull Houses made up 63 of sales and Condos 31bull Willow Point prices up 20 Campbell River Central 17bull 136 houses sold for over $500000
Now lets talk about gathering and harvesting together A home desired by multiple buyers will allow you to reap the largest harvest on your biggest investment Having your house Market Ready by reducing possessions gathered over the years will allow your house to look bigger feel more open and inviting This gives potential buys a sense of calm and tran-quility If the buyer doesnrsquot FALL IN LOVE with your home they wont buy it
Not sure what to store or remove Idyllic Homes is here to help Everything you donrsquot immediately need while your house is for sale can possibly be packed away And not to bring it to the new home but to donate it This small step can be done over the ldquorainy seasonrdquo we are currently experiencing and you will be well on your way to being Market Ready for Spring
Supplied by Sarah Baikie Personal Real Estate Corporation REMAX Check Realty
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GATHERING amp HARVESTING This is a trick you wont find in running magazines wont learn from famous athletes It began like most of our father amp son runs Ryan in his yellow stroller me pushing wildly behind Sunset was two hours away enough to bring us across town to the mythical Hilltop Store where I had promised him his very first Clif Bar
I expected to be there in about an hour instead my run lasted seven minutes Suddenly the front of the stroller reared up like a cocoon about to burst And it was for my sons voice shouted Now Ryan wants get out
My running place subsided and out came Ryan After all exercise is more important for him than me With the right training I can run 50K but with the wrong training my son could become an elite couch potato Our rule is simple if he wants to rest let him rest If he wants to go let him go Its a training plan tailored for toddlers
Now I had a helper pushing our stroller calling out to pedestrians and puppies examining the trails drain-age system closely The water goes in that pipe over there and comes out over here You see that Daddy Daddy did see that And I also saw an old yellow bull-dozer parked beside the trail for us to enjoy
The 1946 Caterpillar was looking great despite wear from many tiny sneakers Ryan held out his arms and I boosted him up showed him how to not trip over the gearbox He put on his driving mittens grasped the cold iron levers We were no longer behind schedule -- we were operating outside of time on our very own track The old dozer shuddered and roared to life vivid in our shared imagination Sunlight fell across us as it did back then as it will in all the years ahead
The stroller waited patiently headlamp tucked away for the inevitable nighttime run VROOM the bull-dozer said through Ryan Hand in hand we rumbled towards the future
GROWING UP COASTAL
Joseph McLean lives in Powell River where he runs a computer specialty store a whimsical blog and the occasional marathon FacebookcomGrowingUpCoastal
Joseph McLean
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She has to be the center of attention all the time Narcissistic mothers love to be waited on Older narcissis-tic mothers often use the natural limitations of aging to manipulate dramas often by neglecting their health or by doing things they know will make them ill This gives her the opportunity to cash in on the investment she made while training you to wait on her as a child Then she calls you demanding your presence immediately If you dont provide the attention she needs you look extremely bad to everyone else
She manipulates your emotions in order to feed on your pain She will not seem to care how much the ma-nipulation of her emotions and the self-pity repels other people One weird behavior that is very common to nar-cissists her dramas may also center around the tragedies of other people often relating how much she suffered by association and trying to distress her listeners as she cries over the horrible murder of someone she wouldnt recog-nize if they had passed her on the street
Shes selfish and willful She always makes sure she has the best of everything She insists on having her own way all the time and she will ruthlessly manipulatively pursue it even if what she wants isnt worth all the effort shes put-ting into it
She is self centered Shell give you hand-me-downs or market something for herself as a gift for you (I thought Id give you my old bicycle and buy myself a new one)New gifts are often obviously cheap and are usually things that dont suit you or that you cant use or are a quid pro quo if you buy her the gift she wants she will buy you an item of your choice She may buy you a gift and get the identical item for herself or take you shopping for a gift and get herself something nice at the same time to make herself feel better She is very defensive and extremely sensitive to any criticism If you criticize or defy her she will explode with fury threaten storm rage and may become violent Not all narcissists abuse physically but most do often in sub-
tle deniable ways It allows them to vent their rage at your failure to be the solution to their internal havoc and si-multaneously to teach you to fear them Narcissists also abuse by exposing you to violence If one of your siblings got beaten she made sure you saw
She is never wrong about anything No matter what shes done she wont ever genuinely apologize for any-thing Instead any time she feels she is being made to apologize she will sulk and pout issue an insulting apolo-gy or negate the apology she has just made with justifica-tions qualifications or self pity
She makes you look crazy If you try to confront her about something shes done shell tell you that you have a very vivid imagination (this is a phrase commonly used by abusers of all sorts to invalidate your experience of their abuse) that you dont know what youre talking about or that she has no idea what youre talking about This is an extremely aggressive and exceptionally infuriating tactic called gaslighting common to abusers of all kinds Your perceptions of reality are continually undermined so that you end up without any confidence in your intuition your memory or your powers of reasoning
She Lies To outsiders shell lie thoughtfully and delib-erately always in a way that can be covered up if shes confronted with her lie She will claim to be unable to re-member bad things she has done Lying is one way that she creates conflict in the relationships and lives of those around her
Negotiating the Legacy of a NARCISSISTIC MOTHER
PART 2
SHIFT HAPPENS Andrea Wagemaker
Author unknown repurposed by Andrea Wagemaker in hope that it will be of help to daughters of Narcissistic mothers
I am a Licensed Clinical Hypnotherapist and Certified Life Coach specializing in working with daughters of Narcissistic Mothers Through Hypnosis and a personalized coaching program you will begin to start taking control of your negative thought pat-terns reclaim your life and stop the toxic legacy To set up your life changing appointment call Shift Happens Coaching and Clinical Hypnotherapy at 250-338-3401
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Chris Dobranski was born in Edmonton Alberta and by all means is an all-Canadian guy His special artistic talents really shine
through his mixed media work gemstone carving and metal forging Based
out of Tahsis over the past decade Dobranski has been back and forth to
Europe Germany and Russia completely focused on his art He now spends
most of his time in Germany getting ready to launch his Studio Gallery in
February 2018 While Dobranski started his
career as a hospital technician on the West
Coast of British Columbia he was drawn to
carve in his off time ldquoWhen I was in Haida
Gwaii and the hospital work ended I started
carving full time he remembers
ldquoI
had been
carving for
about ten years
but it wasnrsquot until
moving to Haida Gwaii
that I truly started to respect and
enjoy bringing mediums to life working
with Fred Watmough my teacher friend
and carving partner He instilled in me the
notion that every piece is a practice piece
Every time I showed him what I thought
was a finished piece he would smile and say
ldquoItrsquos nice but when are you going to finish itrdquo Those
words have pushed me to improve and allow me to test
the bounds of insanity by illusion and lightrdquo Dobranski
writes in his bio
Dobranski spent time designing knives and practicing metal
work with Forge Master Jean Colin each knife receives a special
hand-carved handle by Chris He works with many mediums his
work is incredibly complex and takes hundreds of hours ldquoFamily crests
can take 400 plus hours as they are specialty pieces heirlooms really
Gemstones can easily take 400-500 hours to cut Clients are always thrilled
with the end workrdquo Dobranski says
ldquoI found it extremely difficult to be qualified as an Artist in Canada with no
formal education or gallery exhibits I decided to seek out the capital of gem-
stone carving and found myself in Rheinland-Pfalz which really is my sec-
ond home on the Rhine Riverrdquo
The village Dobranski resides with his fianceacute Gisla is built for carvers Before
power they ran water wheels to create power for the artists He truly is follow-
WELLNESS ARTIST
Connect with Chris Dobranski through Facebook and Twitter
Chris DobranskiCUTS LIKE A KNIFE
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ing his roots and heritage from his family who are still
based in Alberta While working for established gem-
stone carvers he decided he needed to create space for
himself and open his own studio gallery From quartz
crystals to yew wood to iron Dobranski is ready for his
space to open to the public and feels well supported by
his European clients and North American ones too ldquoAll
the tools and machines are set up now the gemstone
roughing machine is ready Therersquos room for up to two
other carvers maybe a goldsmithrdquo he speculates
Dobranskirsquos talents are tremendous and show through
his works and awards his Jade Swordfish won First at
the 2014 Jade Symposium where he also was awarded
in the Sculpture-Gold Category He continues to learn
everydaymdashpracticing carving learning languages and
building relationships especially with the Master Carv-
ers in the village and neighbouring regions ldquoAlthough
Irsquom on a work visa now is the time to look how we treat
each other Facing racism is facing big barriers but I
see globalization connecting the next generationsrdquo says
Dobranski He is planning to be back in Tahsis this sum-
mer to reconnect
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For more of Dr Pincottrsquos articles visit wwwPerceptiveHealthca or wwwdrpincottcom and wwwbcnaca to find an ND near you
We are well into 2018 and most have long forgotten their New Years Resolutions I hope to inspire you to gather a few new habits over the next year to con-tribute to your physical health and your mental and brain health too Physical trainer Amber Joliat recommends set-ting 30 day intentions from New Moon to New Moon
I was happy to see the Globe amp Mail headline ldquoYour smart-phone addiction is making you stupid And inattentive And anti-social And unhealthyrdquo on January 6 The aver-age daily user looks at their phone 150 times and spends 3-5 hours on them Tristan Harris a former product manager at Google educates people through ldquoTime Well Spentrdquo on the dangers of the social media platform that causes spurts of dopamine creating real addictions The former vice-president of Facebook prohibits his own chil-dren from social media
In ldquoThe Big Disconnectrdquo Catherine Steiner-Adair explains that children ages 4-18 feel frustration fatigue and loss when they come home to parents who are on their de-vices With recent spikes in mental health issues includ-ing ADD among adolescents and the concomitant rise in electronic devices it behooves parents to learn ways to set limits on smartphone usage Intention Unplug for hours during the day
I read or listen to the radio to get the news rather than watch it I can then control the emotional impact I read the Saturday Globe amp Mail and then for fun I watch or listen to comedy to get the rest CBC Radio One Because News This Hour Has 22 Minutes and Rick Mercer Report Hey humor is great for mental health and I learn a lot
The blue light emitting from our devices causes eye dis-eases and strain According to my eye doctor more than
two hours of exposure per day is contributing to Macular Degeneration damage to the retina and vision loss Apply ldquoNight Shiftrdquo or ldquoTwilightrdquo to your devices from 10pm to 7am Optometrists provide protective eye wear or yellow tinting of lenses as options
One of the favorite parts of our ldquomorning boot camprdquo ex-ercise class is the stretching section when 10 minutes of healing music is played Music has a huge impact on men-tal health so find ldquohealingrdquo music to help with stress
Discover the joy of adding 100 pure essential oils to your life with Young Living or Doterra Learn to make your own blends to treat stress headaches muscle aches and insom-nia to lessen the over the counter toxic drugs ldquoThievesrdquo blend a great household cleaner reduces chemical use in the home Drop doses of edible oils such as lemon lime or orange to ldquosoda streamrdquo water will get the pop out of the house
Cook with a pressure cooker Pick one made with stain-less steel and discover how you can make a full meal from scratch in 30-45 minutes You will be amazed at the flavor and the ease
Spend less than you make and start a holiday account Re-place going out for coffee and lunch everyday with taking your lunch to work
Pick a new applemdashie honey crispmdashand eat one every day
Read ldquoMindful Drinkingrdquo by Rosamund Dean and ldquoDrinkrdquo by Ann Dowsett Johnston to help change your relation-ship with alcohol decrease your consumption and add to your holiday account
Happy Gathering
Gathering Treasures FOR YOUR HAPPINESS
NATUROPATHIC INSPIRATIONSIngrid Pincott ND
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Wendy Johnstone is the founder of Keystone Eldercare Solutions With a Masters Degree in Gerontology and close to 20 years experience Wendy is passionate about supporting seniors and caregivers wwwkeystoneeldercarecom
Making the decision to move a spouse or aging parent into long term care is one of the most dif-ficult decisions families make Guilt resentment confu-sion and relief are just some of the emotions caregivers experience Many families tend to underestimate how difficult the transition can be and often find themselves unprepared emotionally and practically
Family caregivers and the person they care for are often overwhelmed by the magnitude of the decision and the process Itrsquos not only the move itself rather the prepara-tion of the move and the adjustment post-move Before we get into the nitty-gritty itrsquos actually helpful to clarify what is meant by ldquolong term carerdquo Trust me there are so many different ways to describe this form of housing it makes me dizzy
Itrsquos technically called Complex Care however other more common terms used are long term care residential care and nursing home What it really means a facility that provides 24-hour skilled nursing care and supervi-sion for people who are no longer able to care for them-selves Staff members administer medications and assist residents with daily activities such as eating bathing and dressing Less than 5 of Canadians live in complex care facilities with an average age being well into their late 80s Eligibility for a government subsidized complex care fa-cility is evaluated and determined by a case manager at your local Health Authority Factors considered include health status the family caregiverrsquos ability to provide the necessary care and support in the home and if the com-munity resources currently being used are appropriate safe and sustainable Those assessed as having the great-est and urgent needs are given priority for admission to the first available and appropriate bed Cost is a daily rate based on 80 of a seniors income There are also private Residential Care facilities where no subsidies are available
Once a decision is made it can feel like having to wait it
out Some families feel this part of the transition is very difficult with the uncertainty of when a bed will be avail-able and feeling they need to be prepared for a move at any time Some families and the person being cared for experience increased anxiety and stress during this period
Building a circle of support people is really important Choose a team of people to support you emotionally and physically as well as supports who have very practical skills including having cared for someone in complex care legal and financial experience excellent listener etc If you are a joiner think about a Caregiverrsquos Support group There are several groups for specific diseases such as stroke Parkinsonrsquos and dementia If you are having dif-ficulty finding information accessing these groups please contact me directly and Irsquoll point you in the right direction
I know it is easier said than done however caring for yourself as a caregiver is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family member Your role as a caregiver doesnrsquot end when the person you are caring for moves into complex care
Navigating the HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
Wendy Johnstone
Long Term Care
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Chad is the owner of Fitness Etc in Campbell River Courtenay Parksville He and his staff are always here to help Whether its product knowledge or help with diet and training advice they are here for you wwwfitness-etcca
FITNESS ETC Chad Braithwaite
With the New Years resolution crowd in full swing this time of year in every local gym across Canada I have decided to focus this month on the Top 10 gym peevesNow this isnt every peeve but these are the most common ones that will drive the average person up the wall So please remember that when you go to the gym it comes down to RE-SPECT for others that are there to do the same thing you are
Unracked WeightsBy far the most common complaint among regular gym-go-ers is that of un-racked weights Be it dumbbells kettlebells weight plates or bars lifters who are disrespectful enough to leave equipment scattered on the floor flat out SUCK Theres no nice way to state it Rather than do the courteous (and proper) thing and pick up after themselves these individuals leave things strewn about weaving a path of destruction that would make a crazed military general envious No matter if youre lifting 40 lbs or 400 lbs re-rack the weights when youre done
People on Cell PhonesOh to be a lifter in the glory days of bodybuilding with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno You know when people were actually focused on lifting weights at the gym and not talking on cell phones While modern times have done won-ders for portable communication devices the downside is that these same smartphones are attached to the hands and ears of every bro and girl at the gym Heads up cell phone addicts mdash the gym is for LIFTING not talking texting or insta-snapping and face-gramming your friends
People with CamerasThese days every guy or girl with some sort of camera thinks heshe is a celebrity or YouTube star in the making These wannabe fitness celebs troll in and around the gym with their handy camera and filming crew shooting everything from their foam rolling to cool down and everything in between Rather
than focus on actually lifting these folks are focused getting the proper lighting set to make their bicep or glute look picture perfect Do everyone a favor and save the camera antics for your own time not when the rest of us are making gains
Not using HeadphonesHaving the right music playing during your workout can help you get an edge and grind out an extra rep or two while train-ing The wonders of modern technology have given us the ability to listen to our own preferred music rather than the ir-ritating techno or emo-rock blasted in corporate gyms across the country
However there are those individuals who absolutely refuse to use headphones with their audio playerscell phones and feel the need to share their music preferences with the other 25 people in the gym Listen we each have our own music likes and genres You might enjoy listening to Bieber on constant repeat but the rest of us could really do without that crap
ScreamingThere must be a scientific study somewhere in the bro maga-zines that proves that grunting shouting and screaming helps you lift more weights Theres no other explanation for why the muscle-bound bros at the gym scream incessantly even while doing their warm-ups Sure if youre going for a 1RM max squat or deadlift you might be compelled to scream out of sheer exertion but more often than not your screaming is setting you up for a hard jab in the throat
Broken Water FountainMost days gym rats are walking around with gallon jugs of water (which is completely unnecessary in its own right But for those of us using a standard shaker or reusable water bottle nothing is more irritating than trying to fill up your water bottle before or during your workout and the water fountain is broken How is this even possible Continued on next page
Chads Top Ten
GYM PET PEEVES
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Heartstrong Fitness provides one-on-one kinesiology exercise physiology and personal training programming to clients across the North Island The ultimate goal is to increase physical literacy across the ages across the island and help North Islanders be their most active and healthy selves heartstrongfitnesscom
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Puddles of SweatYes during intense weight lifting youre going to sweat and when in a particularly poorly ventilated gym youre likely to be dripping in sweat No matter how much or little you do sweat or how well (poorly) the place is air-conditioned there is NO excuse for leaving a giant puddle of your DNA on the floor machine bench or exercise mat You wouldnt want to lay back on somebody elses giant pool of sweat and the rest of us dont want to touch yours If youre a profuse sweater carry a towel with you around the gym and wipe up after yourself
ExhibitionistsFortunately most people are considerate enough to walk around the gym in remotely acceptable clothing The same cant be said for the locker room There are showers stalls and changing rooms for a reason You might have the phy-sique of Adonis reincarnate but the rest of the people in the locker room dont need a front row seat to your private show-ing of the Full Monty
Set InterruptersWe all know this guy hes the one that comes up to you in the middle of doing leg press and asks Can I hop in real quick
While youre focused on not getting crushed by the stack of plates on each side of the machine this bozo is wondering if he can interrupt your workout so he can keep his circuit train-ing routine going unimpeded If someone is training and not wasting time or taking excessively long breaks at a certain sta-tion have some freaking patience and wait until theyre done
Hogging MachinesBuilding off the previous pet peeve comes the guy at the gym who hogs the machine This is the guy who continues to oc-cupy a machine talking to other bros or texting on his phone between sets or even worse after hes completely finished If youre going to take a 10-minute break between sets get off the machine and let other people work in
Have some respectThe gym is a sacred environment and when youre worship-ping at the temple of gains show some respect for the loca-tion and those in attendance If youre guilty of one or sev-eral of these gym pet peeves consider doing some personal homework on yourself and fix these annoying habits Other-wise build your own personal gym at home where you can do whatever you want however you want
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HEARTSTRONG Sarah Wright
70 years ago humans had a lot more physical work to do in their day to day life Today it takes effort to get moving and get active Kids were able to roam a lot farther from home which meant more unorganized physical activity and the opportuni-ty to build skills around decision making which leads to more confidence
On the flip side of that wersquove come a long way in terms of fig-uring out how to help people move better more efficiently and with more confidence How much exercise or activity do you really need to do A term called Physical Literacy has become a very hot topic over the last few years
The International Physical Literacy Association describes it as the motivation confidence physical competence knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engage-ment in physical activities (Whitehead 2016)
Many middle aged clients have become inactive as a result of both less inherent and automatic physical activity in their day to day lives but also because they may lack the skills and knowledge on how to get moving in a variety of different ways ndash either they havenrsquot been active in the past or a condition has changed the way they need to move There is no one perfect way our bodies need variety and most importantly we need to do the things we enjoy this encourages physical emotional spiritual and mental health and also means we will stick with it
Physical Literacy is a new catch phrase that encompasses a positive attitude towards being active and having the physical skills to do it The focus is mainly on giving children the chance to learn about their bodies on a variety of surfaces challenge themselves and ultimately have the confidence to try new things
I encourage you to ask your childrenrsquos coaches if they know what physical literacy is and whether every child they come in contact with is going to leave every practice with a positive feeling
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Life at Berwick allows you the freedom to be as engaged and as social as you desire We offer vibrant senior residences created by caring people where the individual needs of our people always come first
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Physical Literacy
Sarah Wright is a Certified Exercise Physiologist and Practicing Kinesiologist and co-owner of Heart Strong Fitness
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H E A LT H amp W E L L N E SS
BEING HUMAN James L Anderson
The Human Dream
We Humans today are on a collision course where civilization and our biosphere may not survive The tiny cabal of supreme elite now ruling us cannot save us Those Global Fools think it is ldquotheirrdquo world It is not It is OURS It is ours to lose
Somehow we have to come together and believe we can change the world again It is time you and I reach be-yond our desperate separate lives and stand together as one life force and do the impossible hand in hand
We must make it through
The finest thing any of our leaders can do for us is to truly believe in each of us enough so that they inspire us to be more than we thought we could possibly become Our life force has done the impossible before We must do it again
Deep within us each of us has the potential to leave behind our primitive state of mind and become one
PART 1
whole golden new civilization together
We have always secretly known that Universe would one day summon the life spirit inside us to a final con-vergence with the reason why you and I were given the gift of life It is the lesson of life and eternity It is what Universe means
Deep inside in the heart center we have known thatthere will come a point where Humankind and Uni-verse itself will be poised finally on the fulcrum of eternity on the threshold of total oblivion or a new dawnhellip a new dream This is that point This is that dream
Human beings must learn to truly care for each other or Humankind will perish from this earth
We either live together or die apart
wwwjames-l-andersoncom
LEARN TO LOOM BEAD bull DIY BRACELET Learn to loom your own beautiful beaded bracelet looms beads and all you need is included in this 2hr workshop Hosted by NI Metis Beading Circle 915 am - 1115 am 115 pm - 330 pm $10 for Non-Members
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Part of BCrsquos working coast
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of macro-plankton and both size and morphology
varies among species
The most commonly sighted species of jellyfish in-
habiting North Pacific waters is the moon jellyfish
This species blooms in March and April often in such
great numbers that large patches of dark green water
are turned turquoise The largest known species of jel-
lyfish on Earth is the lionrsquos mane which can be viewed
in the coastal waters off Vancouver Island The lionrsquos
mane distinguished by its large red to brown body is
a voracious predator that feeds on zooplankton fish
and other species of jellyfish Not all species are large
some species rarely exceed three to four centimetres
like the aggregating jellyfish which specializes on in-
vertebrate eggs drifting in the currents While hun-
dreds of species have been documented worldwide
there are likely thousands still to be discovered
With current changes in climate ocean acidification
overfishing and eutrophication both community and
food webs are changing dramatically Recent studies
have shown that there has been an increase in jelly-
fish populations with the displacement of fish As
mentioned above jellyfish are competitive predators
and may affect other species Also research in the lab
has shown that temperature has a significant impact
on the growth rates of juvenile jellyfish An increase
in temperature causes juvenile jellyfish to grow faster
which could have real world implications that are cor-
related with changes in ocean temperature
Jellyfish are fascinating organisms that warrant our at-
tention as scientists citizen scientists and the public
New species could be discovered any day as we explore
more regions of the ocean Little is known about the
toxins they produce and the possible medical benefits
they might possess Their distribution and movements
using ocean currents are poorly known The life span
of many cnidarian species is a mystery and many live
short lives ranging from a few days in certain jellyfish
species to the possible immortality that is believed to
be attained by a few hydroid species
So the next time you peer over the side of a dock and
see a jellyfish pulsating in the water or stumble across
a washed up jellyfish on a local beach take a moment
to view and enjoy these oceanic wanderers
JELLYFISHLight microscope photograph of a Planktonic Jellyfish
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Recover All That Is Ours is inspired by a line by MohawkTuscarora poet Janet Rogers The
exhibition redefines the ideas about Canada and its
500 hundred year-old relationship with Turtle Island
through de-colonial poetics mythology and contempo-
rary multi-disciplinary Indigenous art practices
Featuring six indigenous Canadian female artists Recover
All That Is Ours opens March 1 2018 at the Campbell Riv-
er Art Gallery ldquoThis contemporary exhibit is unmasking
the politics of colonizationrdquo says Vicky Chainey Gagnon
Campbell River Art Gallery Chief Curator and Executive
Director
Guest Curator Shannon Webb-Campbell says she is hon-
oured to curate this exhibit ldquoItrsquos multifaceted multi-me-
dium and all-female indigenous artists she says The
art is a contemporary relationship between land body
and indigenous art practices
An award-winning Mirsquokmaq poet writer and curator
Webb-Campbell is a member of Qalipu Mirsquokmaq First
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RECOVER ALL THAT IS OURS
Nation The first reading of Shannonrsquos book Who Took My
Sister will be hosted on March 3 as part of the exhibit
The book is already receiving acclaim
Her first book Still No Word (Breakwater 2015) recipient
of Egale Canadarsquos Out In Print Award is a collection of
poems She was Canadian Women In Literary Arts crit-
ic-in-residence in 2014 and is a board member Her play
Neither Love Letters Nor Moonlight premiered at the Arts
and Culture Centre in St Johnrsquos NL in February 2017
ldquoGiven the toxic climate in CanLit right now around
these issues my learning objectives are to cultivate an
understanding of the protocols and style around editing
Indigenous writersrsquo and poetsrsquo work As poetry editor of
Plenitude Magazine I focus on marginalized voices ndash
queer transgender and Indigenous poets in particular
and I want to ensure an ethical respectful Indigenous
editorial practicerdquo says Webb-Campbell
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OFF THE BEATEN PATH
Bud Logan
Tahsis
The Leiner River Trails (Leiner River Estuary Trail and the Leiner River Bouldering Trail)
are located just outside the town of Tahsis on the banks
of the river and they are both pretty awesome
To access the estuary trail head out of town and go
about 05 km until you see the signs for the Leiner Riv-
er Estuary Trail There is parking and restrooms and
the trail starts here Please be aware that both black
bears and cougars are quite common in this area so
please keep your pets on a leash or better still leave
them at home
This trail is level well built and wheelchair accessible
There are boardwalks on most of the path and look-
outs to allow you great views of the estuary and salt
flats Every time I have walked these trails I have seen
deermdashlots of deermdashso keep your eyes open and your
camera handy
The plant life along this trail is incredible the birdlife
is varied and I might say pretty awesome If you
look across the inlet you will get great views of Tahsis
itself The well-constructed boardwalks are a pleasure
to walk along
A little further up the road you will come to a bridge
that crosses the Leiner River To access the Leiner Riv-
er Bouldering Trail
park on the town side
of this bridge then
cross over and look to
your leftmdashyoursquoll see
the beginning of the
Trail which wanders
along a very pretty stretch of the river This is a much
rougher trail and you are required to clamber over and
under various and very large boulders The ground is
uneven and a sturdy pair of boots should be worn This
trail is used by mountain climbers to hone their climb-
ing skills
If you are there in the fall when the salmon are run-
ning yoursquore in for a treat as the river will be full of
them leaping the rapids heading upriver to spawnmdash
truly an awesome sight Again I advise you to be care-
ful during the spawn as the river will have numerous
black bears fishing and there is a chance yoursquoll run into
one as you move about the trails I strongly suggest
you leave your pets behind when hiking these trails
Tahsis itself is absolutely beautiful too There are
breathtaking mountain views some of the best caves
on the Island and world-class wildlife viewing It is
a little jewel and it lies at the end of the Tahsis Inlet
on the west coast of Vancouver Island When I was a
boy my sister and her family lived here enjoying the
boom This was a sawmill town and the mill ran day
and night the roar of the saws setting the tone Every-
thing roared there was a great hotel a recreation cen-
tre one could expect in a much larger town a hospital
a school and shops full of people
LEINER RIVER TRAILSThe
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Bud Logan has lived on Vancouver Island since 1961 and has a deep love of the Islandrsquos wild places He is an artist environmentalist writer photographer and amateur entomologist Visit Bud at wwwgohikingca
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There was no road into town but that didnrsquot mattermdash
cars were freighted in on the Uchuck a freighter still
operating as a lifeline from Gold River to Kyuquot
The hold on the boat only allowed very small vehicles
tiny three-wheeled cars Hundreds of these little won-
ders zipped around town They were pretty awesome
to a young lad and quite hilarious to see
The Tahsis Inlet and the surrounding Rugged Moun-
tains are becoming well known for mountain climb-
ing hiking caving bird watching and wildlife viewing
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At the age of 31 Albert ldquoGingerrdquo Goodwin was shot deadHis story begins long before that though Gingers father worked the coal mines in Yorkshire England and at the age of 12 Ginger got a job driving the pit ponies The Goodwins along with many other families were evict-ed from their company houses after a strike at the mine which lasted for two years This might have made most people quit coal mining but Ginger found work in sever-al other mining companies and kept at it But continuing Minersrsquo strikes kept the mines shutting down and by the time he was 19 he was on his way to a new country where he hoped to find better working conditions He was on his way to Canada
Arriving in 1909 he found work in a mine in Glace Bay Nova Scotia but soon enough there were strikes in Can-ada as well It was the same as in Englandmdashpoor con-ditions low pay and no days off With the strikes came evictions and hard-working families were left starving By 1910 Albert was heading west to BC working first in the Kootenays before heading to Vancouver Island and settling in Cumberland It was a beautiful town but the mines were very dangerousmdashmethane was the biggest danger with explosions happening all time Ten years earlier 64 men died in one such incident
Ginger was a socialist and he fought for the men in the mines becoming well-known as a labour leader over a strike lasting two years It failed mostly due to the loom-ing warmdashcoal was needed The local companies took note of Gingers involvement and blacklisted him in the local mines
He then took work in a smelter in Trail Perhaps not very impressive to look at Albert had a powerful voice and taking up the union cause he quickly moved up the ranks and was soon Vice-President of the BC Federation of Labour and President of the Trail Labour Council
In 1917 the Canadian Government introduced the Draft Goodwin was against the war but signed up and applied for a deferment Many others followed suit in seeking a
deferment When he was assessed for service he was found to have bad teeth and be in poor health small and in rough shape he received his deferment
He continued to fight for the workers and was instru-mental in a strike that shut down the smelter Just two weeks after the strike be-gan Albert was called back in for another assessment and was found to be fit for service He had no interest in fighting in Europemdash instead he headed off to Cum-berland and from there into the wilds of Vancouver Island Many others joined him helped by the people of Cumberland and labour leader Joe Naylor a social-ist and union activist who been a mentor to Goodwin
The Dominion Police were tasked with apprehending the deserters but after three months the Police were no closer to finding them The Police hired a special constable named Dan Campbell who had been a policeman until he was fired for corruption He was a man who knew his way around the forest and was good with a rifle
On July 27 Campbell came upon Goodwin in the woods where he was picking berries and shot him claiming self-defence Many did not believe his claim and he was arrested and charged with manslaughter
When Albert ldquoGingerrdquo Goodwin was buried the mines shut down and everyone walked behind his coffin in a huge procession In Vancouver the unions called for a one day strike in honour of Goodwinmdash5500 workers left their jobs the army was called in and there was much violence
Shortly after his arrest a grand jury agreed that Don Campbell had fired in self-defence He was set free
Walking in their Footsteps ALBERT GINGER GOODWINBud Logan
Photo courtesy Cumberland Museum
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Their arrival to the rivers was perfectly timed showing up at the end of winter when most
of the stored food supplies were depleted The much
needed influx of these
abundant and nutri-
ent-rich fish earned them
the name lsquosalvationrsquo or
lsquosaviourrsquo fish among
many First Nations peo-
ple The eulachon is a
small delicate member
of the smelt family They
are anadromous meaning that they come to fresh wa-
ter to spawn after spending from 1 to 3 years in the
ocean
The word lsquoeulachonrsquo is derived from Chinook a trade
language constructed out of elements of North Coast
First Nations languages English and French There are
many spelling variations of their name including ool-
ichan ooligan hooligan and ulichan The Kwakwala
word for the eulachon grease is Trsquolina
North Coast First Nations have relied upon eula-
chon for thousands of years and historically large
groups of people would gather at major fishing sites
to catch process and trade eulachon and eulachon oil
The well-established trading routes were even called
lsquogreasersquo trails in reference to the trade in eulachon oil
In recent years eulachon numbers have been on the
decline and little information is available to explain
the reasons for this Despite the decline eulachon re-
mains an important and very highly valued tradition-
al food amongst coastal First Nations
Nutritional analysis of eulachon grease has shown it to
be a rich source of Vitamin A and Omega-3 fatty acids
The fish as a whole are a good source of calcium iron
and zinc The oil was traditionally extracted by allow-
ing the fish to decay for a week or two then adding
boiling water so that the grease would rise to the top
and could be skimmed
off It would then solidify
like butter at room tem-
perature The fish were
also dried and because
of their high oil content
it is said that they were
sometimes burned like
candles earning them
the nickname lsquocandlefishrsquo
A long time resident of the BC Coast Florence Tick-
ner grew up in a floating logging camp in the 1930s
and in her book Fish Hooks amp Caulk Boots she described
eulachon being an important source of food for her
family
Every year in the early spring the oolichan swam to the rivers to spawn and we would fish them in King-come Inlet The fish were so thick that you couldnrsquot see the bottom of the river and it was easy to scoop them out of the water
We always had a stone crock containing oolichan in brine Mom would take out enough for a feed and give them a good rinse then put them to soak overnight The next morning she would change the water and that night she dried them off dredged them in flour and fried them in bacon fat We would have a feed fit for a king Mmmmrdquo
Eulachon image from DFO-MPOgcca
The Arrival of Springs
SALVATION FISHErika Anderson
Header photo courtesy of Museum at Campbell River
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A true naturalist Jim Swift was born in Stonewall Manitoba just outside Winnipeg Due to his fatherrsquos health issues his family moved to the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island Swift remembers going to school in Royston and his first real introduction to art there ldquoI had a natu-ral born interest in the environment ndash trees riv-ers fishrdquo Swift says He recalls being young and inspired Breaking ground training horses and dogs climbing mountains and building forts are just a few of his childhood memories These are pretty good memories as Swiftrsquos health took a turn in 2015 when he was diagnosed with Alz-heimerrsquos dementia
Swift continued his passions for art and na-ture at the Atlin Centre for the Arts in Northern British Columbia where literally the horizons of art became his subjects He was influenced by nature and the stars he truly felt connect-ed spiritually with his surroundings This con-
nection brought upon his contemporary visual works and as a Metis artist this energy inspired so much of his body of work Swiftrsquos instructor at the Centre Gernot pushed him to create beyond his boundaries At that time the Cen-tre hosted twenty four artists from around the world it was a very creative environment
Being that the environment played such a big role in Swiftrsquos life he gained so many direct expe-riences with wildlife Many of these experiences translated into painted works ldquoI was on the way to Deer Lake and took a moment to rest I sat down against a maple tree to watch what was happening a young buck came right up to me and starting sniffing my shoes Irsquove encountered many animals face-to-face including a Grizzlyrdquo says Swift as he points out the picture he cap-tured of the grizzly he mentioned ldquoI painted the memory something Irsquoll never forgetrdquo
ARTIST FEATURE
JIM SWIFTNature on Parade
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Swift worked as a Fisheries Field Technician counting salmon in different regions but he also is a carpenter by trade Metis Nation sponsored Swift to get his Carpentry Instructors diploma as well as his Field Technician certification
Swift not only works as a visual artist painting he is also a writer and loves to share his experiences through storytelling With so many special times during his youth he loves the opportunity to share these experiences with the younger gen-eration of his family and others interested in his captivating stories He remembers being in the Black CreekMerville area where a wolf came up next to him and rubbed against him These are some of the amazing times in the life of Jim Swift
On a daily basis Swift is dealing with Alzheimers which has changed his life quite drastically Just before he was diagnosed he knew he wasnrsquot well he had even stopped driving Now Swift
Nature on Parade
Learn more about Jim SwiftwwwJimSwiftArtcom
relies on his partner Christina and volunteers Swift is able to attend the Adult Centre 3 times per week and has a volunteer take him out for walks and coffee Once a week he paints with Gerry who guides him to continue on and used his artistry in part as therapy
Swift has always been a lover of world music and has an extensive collection of musicmdashhe still loves to dance Swiftrsquos diagnosis changed the landscape of his life but he still feels that his art speaks to people and welcomes reactions to his work on all levels
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ARTIST FEATURE
White Buffalo Spirit 1997 Jim Swift jimswiftartcom
I s s u e 14 | C O M PASS M A G A Z I N E | 1 7W W WC O M PASS M A G A Z I N E C A
White Buffalo Spirit 1997 Jim Swift jimswiftartcom
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H E A LT H amp W E L L N E SS
What you think you become What you feel you attract
What you imagine you create Buddha
Our mindset is the source of the reality we live in It is the foundation for what we think and feel which informs the behaviour that shapes our life By bringing conscious-ness to our thought patterns we are able to make choic-es aligned with our vision and aspiration Our thoughts shape our actions
One of my dear friends is a successful business trainer she set a goal to contact ten businesses to set up meetings When we spoke she said Ive made five calls and its not fun Im going to stop now I need to find a different way to do it What do you think I reflected that her thought that its not fun gave her permission to stop I asked What if you keep going regardless if its fun or not What if you know for certain that one of these ten businesses will hire you in the end She laughed and finished con-tacting the rest of businesses
Catch the stories your mind is telling you What you think you become What you focus on you create more of
A client of mine owns a large fitness business When we started coaching one of his goals was to work less so he could spend more time with his family His busi-ness grows when hes there and suffers when hes not He was frustrated with his employees and he did not feel he could trust them to do the right thing when hes not present After few months of coaching we discovered he spent a significant portion of his time finding problems and fixing them as quickly as possible I asked him to be curious about what his staff might think the next time he finds a problems and ask them questions he has no answer for
Maria Ji is a professional business and life coach Maria focuses her coaching practice on supporting people to create the life of their dreams wwwmariajicoachingcom
ENTREPRENEURIAL AND LEADERSHIP COACHING Maria Ji
Three days later he reported that his team is excited to be implementing new strategies which gives him the free-dom him to be with his family and go on speaking tours
By shifting his focus from doing it the right way (his way) to empowering his team to contribute they were able to co-create new possibilities to expand the business and to support his dreams of helping others
Albert Einstein once said The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking It cannot be changed without changing our thinking
Its easy said than done However with continued prac-tice we can all master our mindset by learning to change our thinkingmdashand change our reality
Be a mindful listener of your language What story is your mind telling you If you want to change careers and the story is Well I cant possibly find a job that I love and still make the money I make right now ask yourself really Is there nobody in the world doing what they love and making the amount money they want Is that true If you say one thing and your sub-conscious mind is telling you another your actions will reflect the confusion and frustration of not having what you want
Our energy flows to where our attention goes Wether your true desire is that perfect partner your dream house a baby new job or travel around the world do whatever you can to be present to that goal Write out the detail of the house you want to live in picture your-self hopping on the plane to your adventure see yourself in your dream job and sitting in the office you want Do this activity at least three times a day
What you focus on you create more of With consistent practice everyone can be the master of their mind
Mastering Your Mindset A MUST HAVE SKILL TO MASTER YOUR BUSINESS AND YOUR LIFE
I s s u e 14 | C O M PASS M A G A Z I N E | 1 9W W WC O M PASS M A G A Z I N E C A
Bud Logan
Spruce bark cones and needles can be used to make a tea or syrup that can relieve colds reduce the
fever from flu and ease joint pain that comes with these
ailments The cones produce the best medicine cones
are picked year round from the tops of young trees but
all the ingredients have various components that when
cooked together complement each other both in taste
and in the ability to work as medicine
Directions for tea Usually about 15 cones along with
needles and bark are boiled for 10 to 15 minutes in a pot
of water to make tea The longer they boil the stronger
the medicine becomes strain the liquid before drink-
ing it Spruce tea relieves coughing and sore throats and
stuffed chests Those who are sick with colds can take
it three or four times a day for up to five days You can
cool this tea and serve over ice if you like Sweeten to
taste with honey or brown sugar syrup
Directions for syrup To make a syrup that can be used
like any cold syrup as well as a winter treat when put
on ice cream requires a bit more work To make a basic
syrup you add to a big pot all the ingredients and cover
with water boil then simmer the mix for hours until it
has reduced down to about a quarter of its contents and
strain Then add the sweetener and there it is
I like to use three cups of needles around 15 spruce
cones about a cup of fir needles for a cystitis flavor and
some spruce gum if handy The spruce gum is strong
in medicine and only a small amount should be used
Cover with about 6 cups of water and boil this gently
until it has reduced down to 3 cups in volume Strain
this
Add to this mixture about ten rose hips place these
in a tied muslin bag when adding to avoid getting any
hip hairs in the mix as these will give one an itchy bot-
tom Along with the hips add some hawthorn berries
and crow berries both can be gathered in the late fall
winter months dont worry if the hawthorn berries are
dried out as this is best Crow berries are gathered up in
the high country and can be found even when covered
in snow You can replace these berries with store bought
berries if you must To this add a teaspoon of cinnamon
and you could add some grated orange or lemon peel
for flavor Bring to a boil and then simmer until you
have a cup of fluid left strain again and add your sweet-
ener Honey works well or add a sugar sweetener
To make a brown sugar sweetener just add equal amounts
of brown sugar and water boil down while stirring until
it is a thick mixture For every cup of syrup you will add
a cup of honey or sugar mixture simmer this for about
10 minutes cool and place in a glass container It will stay
good for a month or more in the fridge
The Spruce tree has many medicinal uses the sap that
can be found year round on spruce trees and in green
firewood can be used to soothe irritated skin and when
applied to cuts helps healing and reduces the chance
of infection You are looking for new sap that has re-
cently run from the wood of the tree
Collect sap thatrsquos really sticky and clear Warm it in the
same amount of water until itrsquos melted and then put
an equal or slightly smaller amount of Vaseline Use a
clean stick and stir it
slowly You can use
this as a cream for
cuts and sore mus-
cles It smells nice
too it should always
be kept at room
temperature
EatLOCAL Spruce Medicine
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Happy New Year Can you believe January 2018 is almost overhellip and Spring is just around the corner This issue is about Harvesting and Gatheringmdashbut how does this relate to Staging and Home ownership you ask Well let me tell you
The possessions we have spent years gathering can bring us much joy and invoke great memories of family and friends and donrsquot forget fur babies The buck head in the man cave that reminds hubby of that great weekend hunting trip with the boys or the dried roses from a special Valentines day in the master bedroom Itrsquos amazing how special these are to us
Letrsquos talk about harvesting In todays market with houses sell-ing for multiple offers your home can reap a plentiful bounty at harvest Here are some stats to show you the potential
2017 Real Estate in Campbell River
bull The average sale price of a was up 18bull Houses sold within 42 days at 98 of asking (Nov 123
Dec107)bull Houses made up 63 of sales and Condos 31bull Willow Point prices up 20 Campbell River Central 17bull 136 houses sold for over $500000
Now lets talk about gathering and harvesting together A home desired by multiple buyers will allow you to reap the largest harvest on your biggest investment Having your house Market Ready by reducing possessions gathered over the years will allow your house to look bigger feel more open and inviting This gives potential buys a sense of calm and tran-quility If the buyer doesnrsquot FALL IN LOVE with your home they wont buy it
Not sure what to store or remove Idyllic Homes is here to help Everything you donrsquot immediately need while your house is for sale can possibly be packed away And not to bring it to the new home but to donate it This small step can be done over the ldquorainy seasonrdquo we are currently experiencing and you will be well on your way to being Market Ready for Spring
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GATHERING amp HARVESTING This is a trick you wont find in running magazines wont learn from famous athletes It began like most of our father amp son runs Ryan in his yellow stroller me pushing wildly behind Sunset was two hours away enough to bring us across town to the mythical Hilltop Store where I had promised him his very first Clif Bar
I expected to be there in about an hour instead my run lasted seven minutes Suddenly the front of the stroller reared up like a cocoon about to burst And it was for my sons voice shouted Now Ryan wants get out
My running place subsided and out came Ryan After all exercise is more important for him than me With the right training I can run 50K but with the wrong training my son could become an elite couch potato Our rule is simple if he wants to rest let him rest If he wants to go let him go Its a training plan tailored for toddlers
Now I had a helper pushing our stroller calling out to pedestrians and puppies examining the trails drain-age system closely The water goes in that pipe over there and comes out over here You see that Daddy Daddy did see that And I also saw an old yellow bull-dozer parked beside the trail for us to enjoy
The 1946 Caterpillar was looking great despite wear from many tiny sneakers Ryan held out his arms and I boosted him up showed him how to not trip over the gearbox He put on his driving mittens grasped the cold iron levers We were no longer behind schedule -- we were operating outside of time on our very own track The old dozer shuddered and roared to life vivid in our shared imagination Sunlight fell across us as it did back then as it will in all the years ahead
The stroller waited patiently headlamp tucked away for the inevitable nighttime run VROOM the bull-dozer said through Ryan Hand in hand we rumbled towards the future
GROWING UP COASTAL
Joseph McLean lives in Powell River where he runs a computer specialty store a whimsical blog and the occasional marathon FacebookcomGrowingUpCoastal
Joseph McLean
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She has to be the center of attention all the time Narcissistic mothers love to be waited on Older narcissis-tic mothers often use the natural limitations of aging to manipulate dramas often by neglecting their health or by doing things they know will make them ill This gives her the opportunity to cash in on the investment she made while training you to wait on her as a child Then she calls you demanding your presence immediately If you dont provide the attention she needs you look extremely bad to everyone else
She manipulates your emotions in order to feed on your pain She will not seem to care how much the ma-nipulation of her emotions and the self-pity repels other people One weird behavior that is very common to nar-cissists her dramas may also center around the tragedies of other people often relating how much she suffered by association and trying to distress her listeners as she cries over the horrible murder of someone she wouldnt recog-nize if they had passed her on the street
Shes selfish and willful She always makes sure she has the best of everything She insists on having her own way all the time and she will ruthlessly manipulatively pursue it even if what she wants isnt worth all the effort shes put-ting into it
She is self centered Shell give you hand-me-downs or market something for herself as a gift for you (I thought Id give you my old bicycle and buy myself a new one)New gifts are often obviously cheap and are usually things that dont suit you or that you cant use or are a quid pro quo if you buy her the gift she wants she will buy you an item of your choice She may buy you a gift and get the identical item for herself or take you shopping for a gift and get herself something nice at the same time to make herself feel better She is very defensive and extremely sensitive to any criticism If you criticize or defy her she will explode with fury threaten storm rage and may become violent Not all narcissists abuse physically but most do often in sub-
tle deniable ways It allows them to vent their rage at your failure to be the solution to their internal havoc and si-multaneously to teach you to fear them Narcissists also abuse by exposing you to violence If one of your siblings got beaten she made sure you saw
She is never wrong about anything No matter what shes done she wont ever genuinely apologize for any-thing Instead any time she feels she is being made to apologize she will sulk and pout issue an insulting apolo-gy or negate the apology she has just made with justifica-tions qualifications or self pity
She makes you look crazy If you try to confront her about something shes done shell tell you that you have a very vivid imagination (this is a phrase commonly used by abusers of all sorts to invalidate your experience of their abuse) that you dont know what youre talking about or that she has no idea what youre talking about This is an extremely aggressive and exceptionally infuriating tactic called gaslighting common to abusers of all kinds Your perceptions of reality are continually undermined so that you end up without any confidence in your intuition your memory or your powers of reasoning
She Lies To outsiders shell lie thoughtfully and delib-erately always in a way that can be covered up if shes confronted with her lie She will claim to be unable to re-member bad things she has done Lying is one way that she creates conflict in the relationships and lives of those around her
Negotiating the Legacy of a NARCISSISTIC MOTHER
PART 2
SHIFT HAPPENS Andrea Wagemaker
Author unknown repurposed by Andrea Wagemaker in hope that it will be of help to daughters of Narcissistic mothers
I am a Licensed Clinical Hypnotherapist and Certified Life Coach specializing in working with daughters of Narcissistic Mothers Through Hypnosis and a personalized coaching program you will begin to start taking control of your negative thought pat-terns reclaim your life and stop the toxic legacy To set up your life changing appointment call Shift Happens Coaching and Clinical Hypnotherapy at 250-338-3401
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Chris Dobranski was born in Edmonton Alberta and by all means is an all-Canadian guy His special artistic talents really shine
through his mixed media work gemstone carving and metal forging Based
out of Tahsis over the past decade Dobranski has been back and forth to
Europe Germany and Russia completely focused on his art He now spends
most of his time in Germany getting ready to launch his Studio Gallery in
February 2018 While Dobranski started his
career as a hospital technician on the West
Coast of British Columbia he was drawn to
carve in his off time ldquoWhen I was in Haida
Gwaii and the hospital work ended I started
carving full time he remembers
ldquoI
had been
carving for
about ten years
but it wasnrsquot until
moving to Haida Gwaii
that I truly started to respect and
enjoy bringing mediums to life working
with Fred Watmough my teacher friend
and carving partner He instilled in me the
notion that every piece is a practice piece
Every time I showed him what I thought
was a finished piece he would smile and say
ldquoItrsquos nice but when are you going to finish itrdquo Those
words have pushed me to improve and allow me to test
the bounds of insanity by illusion and lightrdquo Dobranski
writes in his bio
Dobranski spent time designing knives and practicing metal
work with Forge Master Jean Colin each knife receives a special
hand-carved handle by Chris He works with many mediums his
work is incredibly complex and takes hundreds of hours ldquoFamily crests
can take 400 plus hours as they are specialty pieces heirlooms really
Gemstones can easily take 400-500 hours to cut Clients are always thrilled
with the end workrdquo Dobranski says
ldquoI found it extremely difficult to be qualified as an Artist in Canada with no
formal education or gallery exhibits I decided to seek out the capital of gem-
stone carving and found myself in Rheinland-Pfalz which really is my sec-
ond home on the Rhine Riverrdquo
The village Dobranski resides with his fianceacute Gisla is built for carvers Before
power they ran water wheels to create power for the artists He truly is follow-
WELLNESS ARTIST
Connect with Chris Dobranski through Facebook and Twitter
Chris DobranskiCUTS LIKE A KNIFE
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ing his roots and heritage from his family who are still
based in Alberta While working for established gem-
stone carvers he decided he needed to create space for
himself and open his own studio gallery From quartz
crystals to yew wood to iron Dobranski is ready for his
space to open to the public and feels well supported by
his European clients and North American ones too ldquoAll
the tools and machines are set up now the gemstone
roughing machine is ready Therersquos room for up to two
other carvers maybe a goldsmithrdquo he speculates
Dobranskirsquos talents are tremendous and show through
his works and awards his Jade Swordfish won First at
the 2014 Jade Symposium where he also was awarded
in the Sculpture-Gold Category He continues to learn
everydaymdashpracticing carving learning languages and
building relationships especially with the Master Carv-
ers in the village and neighbouring regions ldquoAlthough
Irsquom on a work visa now is the time to look how we treat
each other Facing racism is facing big barriers but I
see globalization connecting the next generationsrdquo says
Dobranski He is planning to be back in Tahsis this sum-
mer to reconnect
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For more of Dr Pincottrsquos articles visit wwwPerceptiveHealthca or wwwdrpincottcom and wwwbcnaca to find an ND near you
We are well into 2018 and most have long forgotten their New Years Resolutions I hope to inspire you to gather a few new habits over the next year to con-tribute to your physical health and your mental and brain health too Physical trainer Amber Joliat recommends set-ting 30 day intentions from New Moon to New Moon
I was happy to see the Globe amp Mail headline ldquoYour smart-phone addiction is making you stupid And inattentive And anti-social And unhealthyrdquo on January 6 The aver-age daily user looks at their phone 150 times and spends 3-5 hours on them Tristan Harris a former product manager at Google educates people through ldquoTime Well Spentrdquo on the dangers of the social media platform that causes spurts of dopamine creating real addictions The former vice-president of Facebook prohibits his own chil-dren from social media
In ldquoThe Big Disconnectrdquo Catherine Steiner-Adair explains that children ages 4-18 feel frustration fatigue and loss when they come home to parents who are on their de-vices With recent spikes in mental health issues includ-ing ADD among adolescents and the concomitant rise in electronic devices it behooves parents to learn ways to set limits on smartphone usage Intention Unplug for hours during the day
I read or listen to the radio to get the news rather than watch it I can then control the emotional impact I read the Saturday Globe amp Mail and then for fun I watch or listen to comedy to get the rest CBC Radio One Because News This Hour Has 22 Minutes and Rick Mercer Report Hey humor is great for mental health and I learn a lot
The blue light emitting from our devices causes eye dis-eases and strain According to my eye doctor more than
two hours of exposure per day is contributing to Macular Degeneration damage to the retina and vision loss Apply ldquoNight Shiftrdquo or ldquoTwilightrdquo to your devices from 10pm to 7am Optometrists provide protective eye wear or yellow tinting of lenses as options
One of the favorite parts of our ldquomorning boot camprdquo ex-ercise class is the stretching section when 10 minutes of healing music is played Music has a huge impact on men-tal health so find ldquohealingrdquo music to help with stress
Discover the joy of adding 100 pure essential oils to your life with Young Living or Doterra Learn to make your own blends to treat stress headaches muscle aches and insom-nia to lessen the over the counter toxic drugs ldquoThievesrdquo blend a great household cleaner reduces chemical use in the home Drop doses of edible oils such as lemon lime or orange to ldquosoda streamrdquo water will get the pop out of the house
Cook with a pressure cooker Pick one made with stain-less steel and discover how you can make a full meal from scratch in 30-45 minutes You will be amazed at the flavor and the ease
Spend less than you make and start a holiday account Re-place going out for coffee and lunch everyday with taking your lunch to work
Pick a new applemdashie honey crispmdashand eat one every day
Read ldquoMindful Drinkingrdquo by Rosamund Dean and ldquoDrinkrdquo by Ann Dowsett Johnston to help change your relation-ship with alcohol decrease your consumption and add to your holiday account
Happy Gathering
Gathering Treasures FOR YOUR HAPPINESS
NATUROPATHIC INSPIRATIONSIngrid Pincott ND
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Wendy Johnstone is the founder of Keystone Eldercare Solutions With a Masters Degree in Gerontology and close to 20 years experience Wendy is passionate about supporting seniors and caregivers wwwkeystoneeldercarecom
Making the decision to move a spouse or aging parent into long term care is one of the most dif-ficult decisions families make Guilt resentment confu-sion and relief are just some of the emotions caregivers experience Many families tend to underestimate how difficult the transition can be and often find themselves unprepared emotionally and practically
Family caregivers and the person they care for are often overwhelmed by the magnitude of the decision and the process Itrsquos not only the move itself rather the prepara-tion of the move and the adjustment post-move Before we get into the nitty-gritty itrsquos actually helpful to clarify what is meant by ldquolong term carerdquo Trust me there are so many different ways to describe this form of housing it makes me dizzy
Itrsquos technically called Complex Care however other more common terms used are long term care residential care and nursing home What it really means a facility that provides 24-hour skilled nursing care and supervi-sion for people who are no longer able to care for them-selves Staff members administer medications and assist residents with daily activities such as eating bathing and dressing Less than 5 of Canadians live in complex care facilities with an average age being well into their late 80s Eligibility for a government subsidized complex care fa-cility is evaluated and determined by a case manager at your local Health Authority Factors considered include health status the family caregiverrsquos ability to provide the necessary care and support in the home and if the com-munity resources currently being used are appropriate safe and sustainable Those assessed as having the great-est and urgent needs are given priority for admission to the first available and appropriate bed Cost is a daily rate based on 80 of a seniors income There are also private Residential Care facilities where no subsidies are available
Once a decision is made it can feel like having to wait it
out Some families feel this part of the transition is very difficult with the uncertainty of when a bed will be avail-able and feeling they need to be prepared for a move at any time Some families and the person being cared for experience increased anxiety and stress during this period
Building a circle of support people is really important Choose a team of people to support you emotionally and physically as well as supports who have very practical skills including having cared for someone in complex care legal and financial experience excellent listener etc If you are a joiner think about a Caregiverrsquos Support group There are several groups for specific diseases such as stroke Parkinsonrsquos and dementia If you are having dif-ficulty finding information accessing these groups please contact me directly and Irsquoll point you in the right direction
I know it is easier said than done however caring for yourself as a caregiver is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family member Your role as a caregiver doesnrsquot end when the person you are caring for moves into complex care
Navigating the HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
Wendy Johnstone
Long Term Care
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Chad is the owner of Fitness Etc in Campbell River Courtenay Parksville He and his staff are always here to help Whether its product knowledge or help with diet and training advice they are here for you wwwfitness-etcca
FITNESS ETC Chad Braithwaite
With the New Years resolution crowd in full swing this time of year in every local gym across Canada I have decided to focus this month on the Top 10 gym peevesNow this isnt every peeve but these are the most common ones that will drive the average person up the wall So please remember that when you go to the gym it comes down to RE-SPECT for others that are there to do the same thing you are
Unracked WeightsBy far the most common complaint among regular gym-go-ers is that of un-racked weights Be it dumbbells kettlebells weight plates or bars lifters who are disrespectful enough to leave equipment scattered on the floor flat out SUCK Theres no nice way to state it Rather than do the courteous (and proper) thing and pick up after themselves these individuals leave things strewn about weaving a path of destruction that would make a crazed military general envious No matter if youre lifting 40 lbs or 400 lbs re-rack the weights when youre done
People on Cell PhonesOh to be a lifter in the glory days of bodybuilding with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno You know when people were actually focused on lifting weights at the gym and not talking on cell phones While modern times have done won-ders for portable communication devices the downside is that these same smartphones are attached to the hands and ears of every bro and girl at the gym Heads up cell phone addicts mdash the gym is for LIFTING not talking texting or insta-snapping and face-gramming your friends
People with CamerasThese days every guy or girl with some sort of camera thinks heshe is a celebrity or YouTube star in the making These wannabe fitness celebs troll in and around the gym with their handy camera and filming crew shooting everything from their foam rolling to cool down and everything in between Rather
than focus on actually lifting these folks are focused getting the proper lighting set to make their bicep or glute look picture perfect Do everyone a favor and save the camera antics for your own time not when the rest of us are making gains
Not using HeadphonesHaving the right music playing during your workout can help you get an edge and grind out an extra rep or two while train-ing The wonders of modern technology have given us the ability to listen to our own preferred music rather than the ir-ritating techno or emo-rock blasted in corporate gyms across the country
However there are those individuals who absolutely refuse to use headphones with their audio playerscell phones and feel the need to share their music preferences with the other 25 people in the gym Listen we each have our own music likes and genres You might enjoy listening to Bieber on constant repeat but the rest of us could really do without that crap
ScreamingThere must be a scientific study somewhere in the bro maga-zines that proves that grunting shouting and screaming helps you lift more weights Theres no other explanation for why the muscle-bound bros at the gym scream incessantly even while doing their warm-ups Sure if youre going for a 1RM max squat or deadlift you might be compelled to scream out of sheer exertion but more often than not your screaming is setting you up for a hard jab in the throat
Broken Water FountainMost days gym rats are walking around with gallon jugs of water (which is completely unnecessary in its own right But for those of us using a standard shaker or reusable water bottle nothing is more irritating than trying to fill up your water bottle before or during your workout and the water fountain is broken How is this even possible Continued on next page
Chads Top Ten
GYM PET PEEVES
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Heartstrong Fitness provides one-on-one kinesiology exercise physiology and personal training programming to clients across the North Island The ultimate goal is to increase physical literacy across the ages across the island and help North Islanders be their most active and healthy selves heartstrongfitnesscom
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Puddles of SweatYes during intense weight lifting youre going to sweat and when in a particularly poorly ventilated gym youre likely to be dripping in sweat No matter how much or little you do sweat or how well (poorly) the place is air-conditioned there is NO excuse for leaving a giant puddle of your DNA on the floor machine bench or exercise mat You wouldnt want to lay back on somebody elses giant pool of sweat and the rest of us dont want to touch yours If youre a profuse sweater carry a towel with you around the gym and wipe up after yourself
ExhibitionistsFortunately most people are considerate enough to walk around the gym in remotely acceptable clothing The same cant be said for the locker room There are showers stalls and changing rooms for a reason You might have the phy-sique of Adonis reincarnate but the rest of the people in the locker room dont need a front row seat to your private show-ing of the Full Monty
Set InterruptersWe all know this guy hes the one that comes up to you in the middle of doing leg press and asks Can I hop in real quick
While youre focused on not getting crushed by the stack of plates on each side of the machine this bozo is wondering if he can interrupt your workout so he can keep his circuit train-ing routine going unimpeded If someone is training and not wasting time or taking excessively long breaks at a certain sta-tion have some freaking patience and wait until theyre done
Hogging MachinesBuilding off the previous pet peeve comes the guy at the gym who hogs the machine This is the guy who continues to oc-cupy a machine talking to other bros or texting on his phone between sets or even worse after hes completely finished If youre going to take a 10-minute break between sets get off the machine and let other people work in
Have some respectThe gym is a sacred environment and when youre worship-ping at the temple of gains show some respect for the loca-tion and those in attendance If youre guilty of one or sev-eral of these gym pet peeves consider doing some personal homework on yourself and fix these annoying habits Other-wise build your own personal gym at home where you can do whatever you want however you want
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HEARTSTRONG Sarah Wright
70 years ago humans had a lot more physical work to do in their day to day life Today it takes effort to get moving and get active Kids were able to roam a lot farther from home which meant more unorganized physical activity and the opportuni-ty to build skills around decision making which leads to more confidence
On the flip side of that wersquove come a long way in terms of fig-uring out how to help people move better more efficiently and with more confidence How much exercise or activity do you really need to do A term called Physical Literacy has become a very hot topic over the last few years
The International Physical Literacy Association describes it as the motivation confidence physical competence knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engage-ment in physical activities (Whitehead 2016)
Many middle aged clients have become inactive as a result of both less inherent and automatic physical activity in their day to day lives but also because they may lack the skills and knowledge on how to get moving in a variety of different ways ndash either they havenrsquot been active in the past or a condition has changed the way they need to move There is no one perfect way our bodies need variety and most importantly we need to do the things we enjoy this encourages physical emotional spiritual and mental health and also means we will stick with it
Physical Literacy is a new catch phrase that encompasses a positive attitude towards being active and having the physical skills to do it The focus is mainly on giving children the chance to learn about their bodies on a variety of surfaces challenge themselves and ultimately have the confidence to try new things
I encourage you to ask your childrenrsquos coaches if they know what physical literacy is and whether every child they come in contact with is going to leave every practice with a positive feeling
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Find out more about The Berwick Waytrade ndash Ask one of our Senior Living Experts Today
Life at Berwick allows you the freedom to be as engaged and as social as you desire We offer vibrant senior residences created by caring people where the individual needs of our people always come first
Visit Berwick for more information or for a curiosity tour See how we can help you create a lsquohomersquo right here with us mdash a place where you can experience being part of a community againYour home Our hospitalityLetrsquos start a conversation todayFind out more about The Berwick WaytradeAsk one of our Senior Living Experts today
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Physical Literacy
Sarah Wright is a Certified Exercise Physiologist and Practicing Kinesiologist and co-owner of Heart Strong Fitness
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BEING HUMAN James L Anderson
The Human Dream
We Humans today are on a collision course where civilization and our biosphere may not survive The tiny cabal of supreme elite now ruling us cannot save us Those Global Fools think it is ldquotheirrdquo world It is not It is OURS It is ours to lose
Somehow we have to come together and believe we can change the world again It is time you and I reach be-yond our desperate separate lives and stand together as one life force and do the impossible hand in hand
We must make it through
The finest thing any of our leaders can do for us is to truly believe in each of us enough so that they inspire us to be more than we thought we could possibly become Our life force has done the impossible before We must do it again
Deep within us each of us has the potential to leave behind our primitive state of mind and become one
PART 1
whole golden new civilization together
We have always secretly known that Universe would one day summon the life spirit inside us to a final con-vergence with the reason why you and I were given the gift of life It is the lesson of life and eternity It is what Universe means
Deep inside in the heart center we have known thatthere will come a point where Humankind and Uni-verse itself will be poised finally on the fulcrum of eternity on the threshold of total oblivion or a new dawnhellip a new dream This is that point This is that dream
Human beings must learn to truly care for each other or Humankind will perish from this earth
We either live together or die apart
wwwjames-l-andersoncom
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Recover All That Is Ours is inspired by a line by MohawkTuscarora poet Janet Rogers The
exhibition redefines the ideas about Canada and its
500 hundred year-old relationship with Turtle Island
through de-colonial poetics mythology and contempo-
rary multi-disciplinary Indigenous art practices
Featuring six indigenous Canadian female artists Recover
All That Is Ours opens March 1 2018 at the Campbell Riv-
er Art Gallery ldquoThis contemporary exhibit is unmasking
the politics of colonizationrdquo says Vicky Chainey Gagnon
Campbell River Art Gallery Chief Curator and Executive
Director
Guest Curator Shannon Webb-Campbell says she is hon-
oured to curate this exhibit ldquoItrsquos multifaceted multi-me-
dium and all-female indigenous artists she says The
art is a contemporary relationship between land body
and indigenous art practices
An award-winning Mirsquokmaq poet writer and curator
Webb-Campbell is a member of Qalipu Mirsquokmaq First
ART IN ACTIONKealy Donaldson
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RECOVER ALL THAT IS OURS
Nation The first reading of Shannonrsquos book Who Took My
Sister will be hosted on March 3 as part of the exhibit
The book is already receiving acclaim
Her first book Still No Word (Breakwater 2015) recipient
of Egale Canadarsquos Out In Print Award is a collection of
poems She was Canadian Women In Literary Arts crit-
ic-in-residence in 2014 and is a board member Her play
Neither Love Letters Nor Moonlight premiered at the Arts
and Culture Centre in St Johnrsquos NL in February 2017
ldquoGiven the toxic climate in CanLit right now around
these issues my learning objectives are to cultivate an
understanding of the protocols and style around editing
Indigenous writersrsquo and poetsrsquo work As poetry editor of
Plenitude Magazine I focus on marginalized voices ndash
queer transgender and Indigenous poets in particular
and I want to ensure an ethical respectful Indigenous
editorial practicerdquo says Webb-Campbell
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OFF THE BEATEN PATH
Bud Logan
Tahsis
The Leiner River Trails (Leiner River Estuary Trail and the Leiner River Bouldering Trail)
are located just outside the town of Tahsis on the banks
of the river and they are both pretty awesome
To access the estuary trail head out of town and go
about 05 km until you see the signs for the Leiner Riv-
er Estuary Trail There is parking and restrooms and
the trail starts here Please be aware that both black
bears and cougars are quite common in this area so
please keep your pets on a leash or better still leave
them at home
This trail is level well built and wheelchair accessible
There are boardwalks on most of the path and look-
outs to allow you great views of the estuary and salt
flats Every time I have walked these trails I have seen
deermdashlots of deermdashso keep your eyes open and your
camera handy
The plant life along this trail is incredible the birdlife
is varied and I might say pretty awesome If you
look across the inlet you will get great views of Tahsis
itself The well-constructed boardwalks are a pleasure
to walk along
A little further up the road you will come to a bridge
that crosses the Leiner River To access the Leiner Riv-
er Bouldering Trail
park on the town side
of this bridge then
cross over and look to
your leftmdashyoursquoll see
the beginning of the
Trail which wanders
along a very pretty stretch of the river This is a much
rougher trail and you are required to clamber over and
under various and very large boulders The ground is
uneven and a sturdy pair of boots should be worn This
trail is used by mountain climbers to hone their climb-
ing skills
If you are there in the fall when the salmon are run-
ning yoursquore in for a treat as the river will be full of
them leaping the rapids heading upriver to spawnmdash
truly an awesome sight Again I advise you to be care-
ful during the spawn as the river will have numerous
black bears fishing and there is a chance yoursquoll run into
one as you move about the trails I strongly suggest
you leave your pets behind when hiking these trails
Tahsis itself is absolutely beautiful too There are
breathtaking mountain views some of the best caves
on the Island and world-class wildlife viewing It is
a little jewel and it lies at the end of the Tahsis Inlet
on the west coast of Vancouver Island When I was a
boy my sister and her family lived here enjoying the
boom This was a sawmill town and the mill ran day
and night the roar of the saws setting the tone Every-
thing roared there was a great hotel a recreation cen-
tre one could expect in a much larger town a hospital
a school and shops full of people
LEINER RIVER TRAILSThe
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Bud Logan has lived on Vancouver Island since 1961 and has a deep love of the Islandrsquos wild places He is an artist environmentalist writer photographer and amateur entomologist Visit Bud at wwwgohikingca
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There was no road into town but that didnrsquot mattermdash
cars were freighted in on the Uchuck a freighter still
operating as a lifeline from Gold River to Kyuquot
The hold on the boat only allowed very small vehicles
tiny three-wheeled cars Hundreds of these little won-
ders zipped around town They were pretty awesome
to a young lad and quite hilarious to see
The Tahsis Inlet and the surrounding Rugged Moun-
tains are becoming well known for mountain climb-
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At the age of 31 Albert ldquoGingerrdquo Goodwin was shot deadHis story begins long before that though Gingers father worked the coal mines in Yorkshire England and at the age of 12 Ginger got a job driving the pit ponies The Goodwins along with many other families were evict-ed from their company houses after a strike at the mine which lasted for two years This might have made most people quit coal mining but Ginger found work in sever-al other mining companies and kept at it But continuing Minersrsquo strikes kept the mines shutting down and by the time he was 19 he was on his way to a new country where he hoped to find better working conditions He was on his way to Canada
Arriving in 1909 he found work in a mine in Glace Bay Nova Scotia but soon enough there were strikes in Can-ada as well It was the same as in Englandmdashpoor con-ditions low pay and no days off With the strikes came evictions and hard-working families were left starving By 1910 Albert was heading west to BC working first in the Kootenays before heading to Vancouver Island and settling in Cumberland It was a beautiful town but the mines were very dangerousmdashmethane was the biggest danger with explosions happening all time Ten years earlier 64 men died in one such incident
Ginger was a socialist and he fought for the men in the mines becoming well-known as a labour leader over a strike lasting two years It failed mostly due to the loom-ing warmdashcoal was needed The local companies took note of Gingers involvement and blacklisted him in the local mines
He then took work in a smelter in Trail Perhaps not very impressive to look at Albert had a powerful voice and taking up the union cause he quickly moved up the ranks and was soon Vice-President of the BC Federation of Labour and President of the Trail Labour Council
In 1917 the Canadian Government introduced the Draft Goodwin was against the war but signed up and applied for a deferment Many others followed suit in seeking a
deferment When he was assessed for service he was found to have bad teeth and be in poor health small and in rough shape he received his deferment
He continued to fight for the workers and was instru-mental in a strike that shut down the smelter Just two weeks after the strike be-gan Albert was called back in for another assessment and was found to be fit for service He had no interest in fighting in Europemdash instead he headed off to Cum-berland and from there into the wilds of Vancouver Island Many others joined him helped by the people of Cumberland and labour leader Joe Naylor a social-ist and union activist who been a mentor to Goodwin
The Dominion Police were tasked with apprehending the deserters but after three months the Police were no closer to finding them The Police hired a special constable named Dan Campbell who had been a policeman until he was fired for corruption He was a man who knew his way around the forest and was good with a rifle
On July 27 Campbell came upon Goodwin in the woods where he was picking berries and shot him claiming self-defence Many did not believe his claim and he was arrested and charged with manslaughter
When Albert ldquoGingerrdquo Goodwin was buried the mines shut down and everyone walked behind his coffin in a huge procession In Vancouver the unions called for a one day strike in honour of Goodwinmdash5500 workers left their jobs the army was called in and there was much violence
Shortly after his arrest a grand jury agreed that Don Campbell had fired in self-defence He was set free
Walking in their Footsteps ALBERT GINGER GOODWINBud Logan
Photo courtesy Cumberland Museum
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Their arrival to the rivers was perfectly timed showing up at the end of winter when most
of the stored food supplies were depleted The much
needed influx of these
abundant and nutri-
ent-rich fish earned them
the name lsquosalvationrsquo or
lsquosaviourrsquo fish among
many First Nations peo-
ple The eulachon is a
small delicate member
of the smelt family They
are anadromous meaning that they come to fresh wa-
ter to spawn after spending from 1 to 3 years in the
ocean
The word lsquoeulachonrsquo is derived from Chinook a trade
language constructed out of elements of North Coast
First Nations languages English and French There are
many spelling variations of their name including ool-
ichan ooligan hooligan and ulichan The Kwakwala
word for the eulachon grease is Trsquolina
North Coast First Nations have relied upon eula-
chon for thousands of years and historically large
groups of people would gather at major fishing sites
to catch process and trade eulachon and eulachon oil
The well-established trading routes were even called
lsquogreasersquo trails in reference to the trade in eulachon oil
In recent years eulachon numbers have been on the
decline and little information is available to explain
the reasons for this Despite the decline eulachon re-
mains an important and very highly valued tradition-
al food amongst coastal First Nations
Nutritional analysis of eulachon grease has shown it to
be a rich source of Vitamin A and Omega-3 fatty acids
The fish as a whole are a good source of calcium iron
and zinc The oil was traditionally extracted by allow-
ing the fish to decay for a week or two then adding
boiling water so that the grease would rise to the top
and could be skimmed
off It would then solidify
like butter at room tem-
perature The fish were
also dried and because
of their high oil content
it is said that they were
sometimes burned like
candles earning them
the nickname lsquocandlefishrsquo
A long time resident of the BC Coast Florence Tick-
ner grew up in a floating logging camp in the 1930s
and in her book Fish Hooks amp Caulk Boots she described
eulachon being an important source of food for her
family
Every year in the early spring the oolichan swam to the rivers to spawn and we would fish them in King-come Inlet The fish were so thick that you couldnrsquot see the bottom of the river and it was easy to scoop them out of the water
We always had a stone crock containing oolichan in brine Mom would take out enough for a feed and give them a good rinse then put them to soak overnight The next morning she would change the water and that night she dried them off dredged them in flour and fried them in bacon fat We would have a feed fit for a king Mmmmrdquo
Eulachon image from DFO-MPOgcca
The Arrival of Springs
SALVATION FISHErika Anderson
Header photo courtesy of Museum at Campbell River
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A true naturalist Jim Swift was born in Stonewall Manitoba just outside Winnipeg Due to his fatherrsquos health issues his family moved to the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island Swift remembers going to school in Royston and his first real introduction to art there ldquoI had a natu-ral born interest in the environment ndash trees riv-ers fishrdquo Swift says He recalls being young and inspired Breaking ground training horses and dogs climbing mountains and building forts are just a few of his childhood memories These are pretty good memories as Swiftrsquos health took a turn in 2015 when he was diagnosed with Alz-heimerrsquos dementia
Swift continued his passions for art and na-ture at the Atlin Centre for the Arts in Northern British Columbia where literally the horizons of art became his subjects He was influenced by nature and the stars he truly felt connect-ed spiritually with his surroundings This con-
nection brought upon his contemporary visual works and as a Metis artist this energy inspired so much of his body of work Swiftrsquos instructor at the Centre Gernot pushed him to create beyond his boundaries At that time the Cen-tre hosted twenty four artists from around the world it was a very creative environment
Being that the environment played such a big role in Swiftrsquos life he gained so many direct expe-riences with wildlife Many of these experiences translated into painted works ldquoI was on the way to Deer Lake and took a moment to rest I sat down against a maple tree to watch what was happening a young buck came right up to me and starting sniffing my shoes Irsquove encountered many animals face-to-face including a Grizzlyrdquo says Swift as he points out the picture he cap-tured of the grizzly he mentioned ldquoI painted the memory something Irsquoll never forgetrdquo
ARTIST FEATURE
JIM SWIFTNature on Parade
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Swift worked as a Fisheries Field Technician counting salmon in different regions but he also is a carpenter by trade Metis Nation sponsored Swift to get his Carpentry Instructors diploma as well as his Field Technician certification
Swift not only works as a visual artist painting he is also a writer and loves to share his experiences through storytelling With so many special times during his youth he loves the opportunity to share these experiences with the younger gen-eration of his family and others interested in his captivating stories He remembers being in the Black CreekMerville area where a wolf came up next to him and rubbed against him These are some of the amazing times in the life of Jim Swift
On a daily basis Swift is dealing with Alzheimers which has changed his life quite drastically Just before he was diagnosed he knew he wasnrsquot well he had even stopped driving Now Swift
Nature on Parade
Learn more about Jim SwiftwwwJimSwiftArtcom
relies on his partner Christina and volunteers Swift is able to attend the Adult Centre 3 times per week and has a volunteer take him out for walks and coffee Once a week he paints with Gerry who guides him to continue on and used his artistry in part as therapy
Swift has always been a lover of world music and has an extensive collection of musicmdashhe still loves to dance Swiftrsquos diagnosis changed the landscape of his life but he still feels that his art speaks to people and welcomes reactions to his work on all levels
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ARTIST FEATURE
White Buffalo Spirit 1997 Jim Swift jimswiftartcom
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White Buffalo Spirit 1997 Jim Swift jimswiftartcom
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H E A LT H amp W E L L N E SS
What you think you become What you feel you attract
What you imagine you create Buddha
Our mindset is the source of the reality we live in It is the foundation for what we think and feel which informs the behaviour that shapes our life By bringing conscious-ness to our thought patterns we are able to make choic-es aligned with our vision and aspiration Our thoughts shape our actions
One of my dear friends is a successful business trainer she set a goal to contact ten businesses to set up meetings When we spoke she said Ive made five calls and its not fun Im going to stop now I need to find a different way to do it What do you think I reflected that her thought that its not fun gave her permission to stop I asked What if you keep going regardless if its fun or not What if you know for certain that one of these ten businesses will hire you in the end She laughed and finished con-tacting the rest of businesses
Catch the stories your mind is telling you What you think you become What you focus on you create more of
A client of mine owns a large fitness business When we started coaching one of his goals was to work less so he could spend more time with his family His busi-ness grows when hes there and suffers when hes not He was frustrated with his employees and he did not feel he could trust them to do the right thing when hes not present After few months of coaching we discovered he spent a significant portion of his time finding problems and fixing them as quickly as possible I asked him to be curious about what his staff might think the next time he finds a problems and ask them questions he has no answer for
Maria Ji is a professional business and life coach Maria focuses her coaching practice on supporting people to create the life of their dreams wwwmariajicoachingcom
ENTREPRENEURIAL AND LEADERSHIP COACHING Maria Ji
Three days later he reported that his team is excited to be implementing new strategies which gives him the free-dom him to be with his family and go on speaking tours
By shifting his focus from doing it the right way (his way) to empowering his team to contribute they were able to co-create new possibilities to expand the business and to support his dreams of helping others
Albert Einstein once said The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking It cannot be changed without changing our thinking
Its easy said than done However with continued prac-tice we can all master our mindset by learning to change our thinkingmdashand change our reality
Be a mindful listener of your language What story is your mind telling you If you want to change careers and the story is Well I cant possibly find a job that I love and still make the money I make right now ask yourself really Is there nobody in the world doing what they love and making the amount money they want Is that true If you say one thing and your sub-conscious mind is telling you another your actions will reflect the confusion and frustration of not having what you want
Our energy flows to where our attention goes Wether your true desire is that perfect partner your dream house a baby new job or travel around the world do whatever you can to be present to that goal Write out the detail of the house you want to live in picture your-self hopping on the plane to your adventure see yourself in your dream job and sitting in the office you want Do this activity at least three times a day
What you focus on you create more of With consistent practice everyone can be the master of their mind
Mastering Your Mindset A MUST HAVE SKILL TO MASTER YOUR BUSINESS AND YOUR LIFE
I s s u e 14 | C O M PASS M A G A Z I N E | 1 9W W WC O M PASS M A G A Z I N E C A
Bud Logan
Spruce bark cones and needles can be used to make a tea or syrup that can relieve colds reduce the
fever from flu and ease joint pain that comes with these
ailments The cones produce the best medicine cones
are picked year round from the tops of young trees but
all the ingredients have various components that when
cooked together complement each other both in taste
and in the ability to work as medicine
Directions for tea Usually about 15 cones along with
needles and bark are boiled for 10 to 15 minutes in a pot
of water to make tea The longer they boil the stronger
the medicine becomes strain the liquid before drink-
ing it Spruce tea relieves coughing and sore throats and
stuffed chests Those who are sick with colds can take
it three or four times a day for up to five days You can
cool this tea and serve over ice if you like Sweeten to
taste with honey or brown sugar syrup
Directions for syrup To make a syrup that can be used
like any cold syrup as well as a winter treat when put
on ice cream requires a bit more work To make a basic
syrup you add to a big pot all the ingredients and cover
with water boil then simmer the mix for hours until it
has reduced down to about a quarter of its contents and
strain Then add the sweetener and there it is
I like to use three cups of needles around 15 spruce
cones about a cup of fir needles for a cystitis flavor and
some spruce gum if handy The spruce gum is strong
in medicine and only a small amount should be used
Cover with about 6 cups of water and boil this gently
until it has reduced down to 3 cups in volume Strain
this
Add to this mixture about ten rose hips place these
in a tied muslin bag when adding to avoid getting any
hip hairs in the mix as these will give one an itchy bot-
tom Along with the hips add some hawthorn berries
and crow berries both can be gathered in the late fall
winter months dont worry if the hawthorn berries are
dried out as this is best Crow berries are gathered up in
the high country and can be found even when covered
in snow You can replace these berries with store bought
berries if you must To this add a teaspoon of cinnamon
and you could add some grated orange or lemon peel
for flavor Bring to a boil and then simmer until you
have a cup of fluid left strain again and add your sweet-
ener Honey works well or add a sugar sweetener
To make a brown sugar sweetener just add equal amounts
of brown sugar and water boil down while stirring until
it is a thick mixture For every cup of syrup you will add
a cup of honey or sugar mixture simmer this for about
10 minutes cool and place in a glass container It will stay
good for a month or more in the fridge
The Spruce tree has many medicinal uses the sap that
can be found year round on spruce trees and in green
firewood can be used to soothe irritated skin and when
applied to cuts helps healing and reduces the chance
of infection You are looking for new sap that has re-
cently run from the wood of the tree
Collect sap thatrsquos really sticky and clear Warm it in the
same amount of water until itrsquos melted and then put
an equal or slightly smaller amount of Vaseline Use a
clean stick and stir it
slowly You can use
this as a cream for
cuts and sore mus-
cles It smells nice
too it should always
be kept at room
temperature
EatLOCAL Spruce Medicine
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Happy New Year Can you believe January 2018 is almost overhellip and Spring is just around the corner This issue is about Harvesting and Gatheringmdashbut how does this relate to Staging and Home ownership you ask Well let me tell you
The possessions we have spent years gathering can bring us much joy and invoke great memories of family and friends and donrsquot forget fur babies The buck head in the man cave that reminds hubby of that great weekend hunting trip with the boys or the dried roses from a special Valentines day in the master bedroom Itrsquos amazing how special these are to us
Letrsquos talk about harvesting In todays market with houses sell-ing for multiple offers your home can reap a plentiful bounty at harvest Here are some stats to show you the potential
2017 Real Estate in Campbell River
bull The average sale price of a was up 18bull Houses sold within 42 days at 98 of asking (Nov 123
Dec107)bull Houses made up 63 of sales and Condos 31bull Willow Point prices up 20 Campbell River Central 17bull 136 houses sold for over $500000
Now lets talk about gathering and harvesting together A home desired by multiple buyers will allow you to reap the largest harvest on your biggest investment Having your house Market Ready by reducing possessions gathered over the years will allow your house to look bigger feel more open and inviting This gives potential buys a sense of calm and tran-quility If the buyer doesnrsquot FALL IN LOVE with your home they wont buy it
Not sure what to store or remove Idyllic Homes is here to help Everything you donrsquot immediately need while your house is for sale can possibly be packed away And not to bring it to the new home but to donate it This small step can be done over the ldquorainy seasonrdquo we are currently experiencing and you will be well on your way to being Market Ready for Spring
Supplied by Sarah Baikie Personal Real Estate Corporation REMAX Check Realty
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Uncovering food sensitivities can be a challenge and often involves a lot of guess work We use a non-invasive method to quickly screen for over 200
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GATHERING amp HARVESTING This is a trick you wont find in running magazines wont learn from famous athletes It began like most of our father amp son runs Ryan in his yellow stroller me pushing wildly behind Sunset was two hours away enough to bring us across town to the mythical Hilltop Store where I had promised him his very first Clif Bar
I expected to be there in about an hour instead my run lasted seven minutes Suddenly the front of the stroller reared up like a cocoon about to burst And it was for my sons voice shouted Now Ryan wants get out
My running place subsided and out came Ryan After all exercise is more important for him than me With the right training I can run 50K but with the wrong training my son could become an elite couch potato Our rule is simple if he wants to rest let him rest If he wants to go let him go Its a training plan tailored for toddlers
Now I had a helper pushing our stroller calling out to pedestrians and puppies examining the trails drain-age system closely The water goes in that pipe over there and comes out over here You see that Daddy Daddy did see that And I also saw an old yellow bull-dozer parked beside the trail for us to enjoy
The 1946 Caterpillar was looking great despite wear from many tiny sneakers Ryan held out his arms and I boosted him up showed him how to not trip over the gearbox He put on his driving mittens grasped the cold iron levers We were no longer behind schedule -- we were operating outside of time on our very own track The old dozer shuddered and roared to life vivid in our shared imagination Sunlight fell across us as it did back then as it will in all the years ahead
The stroller waited patiently headlamp tucked away for the inevitable nighttime run VROOM the bull-dozer said through Ryan Hand in hand we rumbled towards the future
GROWING UP COASTAL
Joseph McLean lives in Powell River where he runs a computer specialty store a whimsical blog and the occasional marathon FacebookcomGrowingUpCoastal
Joseph McLean
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She has to be the center of attention all the time Narcissistic mothers love to be waited on Older narcissis-tic mothers often use the natural limitations of aging to manipulate dramas often by neglecting their health or by doing things they know will make them ill This gives her the opportunity to cash in on the investment she made while training you to wait on her as a child Then she calls you demanding your presence immediately If you dont provide the attention she needs you look extremely bad to everyone else
She manipulates your emotions in order to feed on your pain She will not seem to care how much the ma-nipulation of her emotions and the self-pity repels other people One weird behavior that is very common to nar-cissists her dramas may also center around the tragedies of other people often relating how much she suffered by association and trying to distress her listeners as she cries over the horrible murder of someone she wouldnt recog-nize if they had passed her on the street
Shes selfish and willful She always makes sure she has the best of everything She insists on having her own way all the time and she will ruthlessly manipulatively pursue it even if what she wants isnt worth all the effort shes put-ting into it
She is self centered Shell give you hand-me-downs or market something for herself as a gift for you (I thought Id give you my old bicycle and buy myself a new one)New gifts are often obviously cheap and are usually things that dont suit you or that you cant use or are a quid pro quo if you buy her the gift she wants she will buy you an item of your choice She may buy you a gift and get the identical item for herself or take you shopping for a gift and get herself something nice at the same time to make herself feel better She is very defensive and extremely sensitive to any criticism If you criticize or defy her she will explode with fury threaten storm rage and may become violent Not all narcissists abuse physically but most do often in sub-
tle deniable ways It allows them to vent their rage at your failure to be the solution to their internal havoc and si-multaneously to teach you to fear them Narcissists also abuse by exposing you to violence If one of your siblings got beaten she made sure you saw
She is never wrong about anything No matter what shes done she wont ever genuinely apologize for any-thing Instead any time she feels she is being made to apologize she will sulk and pout issue an insulting apolo-gy or negate the apology she has just made with justifica-tions qualifications or self pity
She makes you look crazy If you try to confront her about something shes done shell tell you that you have a very vivid imagination (this is a phrase commonly used by abusers of all sorts to invalidate your experience of their abuse) that you dont know what youre talking about or that she has no idea what youre talking about This is an extremely aggressive and exceptionally infuriating tactic called gaslighting common to abusers of all kinds Your perceptions of reality are continually undermined so that you end up without any confidence in your intuition your memory or your powers of reasoning
She Lies To outsiders shell lie thoughtfully and delib-erately always in a way that can be covered up if shes confronted with her lie She will claim to be unable to re-member bad things she has done Lying is one way that she creates conflict in the relationships and lives of those around her
Negotiating the Legacy of a NARCISSISTIC MOTHER
PART 2
SHIFT HAPPENS Andrea Wagemaker
Author unknown repurposed by Andrea Wagemaker in hope that it will be of help to daughters of Narcissistic mothers
I am a Licensed Clinical Hypnotherapist and Certified Life Coach specializing in working with daughters of Narcissistic Mothers Through Hypnosis and a personalized coaching program you will begin to start taking control of your negative thought pat-terns reclaim your life and stop the toxic legacy To set up your life changing appointment call Shift Happens Coaching and Clinical Hypnotherapy at 250-338-3401
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Chris Dobranski was born in Edmonton Alberta and by all means is an all-Canadian guy His special artistic talents really shine
through his mixed media work gemstone carving and metal forging Based
out of Tahsis over the past decade Dobranski has been back and forth to
Europe Germany and Russia completely focused on his art He now spends
most of his time in Germany getting ready to launch his Studio Gallery in
February 2018 While Dobranski started his
career as a hospital technician on the West
Coast of British Columbia he was drawn to
carve in his off time ldquoWhen I was in Haida
Gwaii and the hospital work ended I started
carving full time he remembers
ldquoI
had been
carving for
about ten years
but it wasnrsquot until
moving to Haida Gwaii
that I truly started to respect and
enjoy bringing mediums to life working
with Fred Watmough my teacher friend
and carving partner He instilled in me the
notion that every piece is a practice piece
Every time I showed him what I thought
was a finished piece he would smile and say
ldquoItrsquos nice but when are you going to finish itrdquo Those
words have pushed me to improve and allow me to test
the bounds of insanity by illusion and lightrdquo Dobranski
writes in his bio
Dobranski spent time designing knives and practicing metal
work with Forge Master Jean Colin each knife receives a special
hand-carved handle by Chris He works with many mediums his
work is incredibly complex and takes hundreds of hours ldquoFamily crests
can take 400 plus hours as they are specialty pieces heirlooms really
Gemstones can easily take 400-500 hours to cut Clients are always thrilled
with the end workrdquo Dobranski says
ldquoI found it extremely difficult to be qualified as an Artist in Canada with no
formal education or gallery exhibits I decided to seek out the capital of gem-
stone carving and found myself in Rheinland-Pfalz which really is my sec-
ond home on the Rhine Riverrdquo
The village Dobranski resides with his fianceacute Gisla is built for carvers Before
power they ran water wheels to create power for the artists He truly is follow-
WELLNESS ARTIST
Connect with Chris Dobranski through Facebook and Twitter
Chris DobranskiCUTS LIKE A KNIFE
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ing his roots and heritage from his family who are still
based in Alberta While working for established gem-
stone carvers he decided he needed to create space for
himself and open his own studio gallery From quartz
crystals to yew wood to iron Dobranski is ready for his
space to open to the public and feels well supported by
his European clients and North American ones too ldquoAll
the tools and machines are set up now the gemstone
roughing machine is ready Therersquos room for up to two
other carvers maybe a goldsmithrdquo he speculates
Dobranskirsquos talents are tremendous and show through
his works and awards his Jade Swordfish won First at
the 2014 Jade Symposium where he also was awarded
in the Sculpture-Gold Category He continues to learn
everydaymdashpracticing carving learning languages and
building relationships especially with the Master Carv-
ers in the village and neighbouring regions ldquoAlthough
Irsquom on a work visa now is the time to look how we treat
each other Facing racism is facing big barriers but I
see globalization connecting the next generationsrdquo says
Dobranski He is planning to be back in Tahsis this sum-
mer to reconnect
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For more of Dr Pincottrsquos articles visit wwwPerceptiveHealthca or wwwdrpincottcom and wwwbcnaca to find an ND near you
We are well into 2018 and most have long forgotten their New Years Resolutions I hope to inspire you to gather a few new habits over the next year to con-tribute to your physical health and your mental and brain health too Physical trainer Amber Joliat recommends set-ting 30 day intentions from New Moon to New Moon
I was happy to see the Globe amp Mail headline ldquoYour smart-phone addiction is making you stupid And inattentive And anti-social And unhealthyrdquo on January 6 The aver-age daily user looks at their phone 150 times and spends 3-5 hours on them Tristan Harris a former product manager at Google educates people through ldquoTime Well Spentrdquo on the dangers of the social media platform that causes spurts of dopamine creating real addictions The former vice-president of Facebook prohibits his own chil-dren from social media
In ldquoThe Big Disconnectrdquo Catherine Steiner-Adair explains that children ages 4-18 feel frustration fatigue and loss when they come home to parents who are on their de-vices With recent spikes in mental health issues includ-ing ADD among adolescents and the concomitant rise in electronic devices it behooves parents to learn ways to set limits on smartphone usage Intention Unplug for hours during the day
I read or listen to the radio to get the news rather than watch it I can then control the emotional impact I read the Saturday Globe amp Mail and then for fun I watch or listen to comedy to get the rest CBC Radio One Because News This Hour Has 22 Minutes and Rick Mercer Report Hey humor is great for mental health and I learn a lot
The blue light emitting from our devices causes eye dis-eases and strain According to my eye doctor more than
two hours of exposure per day is contributing to Macular Degeneration damage to the retina and vision loss Apply ldquoNight Shiftrdquo or ldquoTwilightrdquo to your devices from 10pm to 7am Optometrists provide protective eye wear or yellow tinting of lenses as options
One of the favorite parts of our ldquomorning boot camprdquo ex-ercise class is the stretching section when 10 minutes of healing music is played Music has a huge impact on men-tal health so find ldquohealingrdquo music to help with stress
Discover the joy of adding 100 pure essential oils to your life with Young Living or Doterra Learn to make your own blends to treat stress headaches muscle aches and insom-nia to lessen the over the counter toxic drugs ldquoThievesrdquo blend a great household cleaner reduces chemical use in the home Drop doses of edible oils such as lemon lime or orange to ldquosoda streamrdquo water will get the pop out of the house
Cook with a pressure cooker Pick one made with stain-less steel and discover how you can make a full meal from scratch in 30-45 minutes You will be amazed at the flavor and the ease
Spend less than you make and start a holiday account Re-place going out for coffee and lunch everyday with taking your lunch to work
Pick a new applemdashie honey crispmdashand eat one every day
Read ldquoMindful Drinkingrdquo by Rosamund Dean and ldquoDrinkrdquo by Ann Dowsett Johnston to help change your relation-ship with alcohol decrease your consumption and add to your holiday account
Happy Gathering
Gathering Treasures FOR YOUR HAPPINESS
NATUROPATHIC INSPIRATIONSIngrid Pincott ND
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Wendy Johnstone is the founder of Keystone Eldercare Solutions With a Masters Degree in Gerontology and close to 20 years experience Wendy is passionate about supporting seniors and caregivers wwwkeystoneeldercarecom
Making the decision to move a spouse or aging parent into long term care is one of the most dif-ficult decisions families make Guilt resentment confu-sion and relief are just some of the emotions caregivers experience Many families tend to underestimate how difficult the transition can be and often find themselves unprepared emotionally and practically
Family caregivers and the person they care for are often overwhelmed by the magnitude of the decision and the process Itrsquos not only the move itself rather the prepara-tion of the move and the adjustment post-move Before we get into the nitty-gritty itrsquos actually helpful to clarify what is meant by ldquolong term carerdquo Trust me there are so many different ways to describe this form of housing it makes me dizzy
Itrsquos technically called Complex Care however other more common terms used are long term care residential care and nursing home What it really means a facility that provides 24-hour skilled nursing care and supervi-sion for people who are no longer able to care for them-selves Staff members administer medications and assist residents with daily activities such as eating bathing and dressing Less than 5 of Canadians live in complex care facilities with an average age being well into their late 80s Eligibility for a government subsidized complex care fa-cility is evaluated and determined by a case manager at your local Health Authority Factors considered include health status the family caregiverrsquos ability to provide the necessary care and support in the home and if the com-munity resources currently being used are appropriate safe and sustainable Those assessed as having the great-est and urgent needs are given priority for admission to the first available and appropriate bed Cost is a daily rate based on 80 of a seniors income There are also private Residential Care facilities where no subsidies are available
Once a decision is made it can feel like having to wait it
out Some families feel this part of the transition is very difficult with the uncertainty of when a bed will be avail-able and feeling they need to be prepared for a move at any time Some families and the person being cared for experience increased anxiety and stress during this period
Building a circle of support people is really important Choose a team of people to support you emotionally and physically as well as supports who have very practical skills including having cared for someone in complex care legal and financial experience excellent listener etc If you are a joiner think about a Caregiverrsquos Support group There are several groups for specific diseases such as stroke Parkinsonrsquos and dementia If you are having dif-ficulty finding information accessing these groups please contact me directly and Irsquoll point you in the right direction
I know it is easier said than done however caring for yourself as a caregiver is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family member Your role as a caregiver doesnrsquot end when the person you are caring for moves into complex care
Navigating the HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
Wendy Johnstone
Long Term Care
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Chad is the owner of Fitness Etc in Campbell River Courtenay Parksville He and his staff are always here to help Whether its product knowledge or help with diet and training advice they are here for you wwwfitness-etcca
FITNESS ETC Chad Braithwaite
With the New Years resolution crowd in full swing this time of year in every local gym across Canada I have decided to focus this month on the Top 10 gym peevesNow this isnt every peeve but these are the most common ones that will drive the average person up the wall So please remember that when you go to the gym it comes down to RE-SPECT for others that are there to do the same thing you are
Unracked WeightsBy far the most common complaint among regular gym-go-ers is that of un-racked weights Be it dumbbells kettlebells weight plates or bars lifters who are disrespectful enough to leave equipment scattered on the floor flat out SUCK Theres no nice way to state it Rather than do the courteous (and proper) thing and pick up after themselves these individuals leave things strewn about weaving a path of destruction that would make a crazed military general envious No matter if youre lifting 40 lbs or 400 lbs re-rack the weights when youre done
People on Cell PhonesOh to be a lifter in the glory days of bodybuilding with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno You know when people were actually focused on lifting weights at the gym and not talking on cell phones While modern times have done won-ders for portable communication devices the downside is that these same smartphones are attached to the hands and ears of every bro and girl at the gym Heads up cell phone addicts mdash the gym is for LIFTING not talking texting or insta-snapping and face-gramming your friends
People with CamerasThese days every guy or girl with some sort of camera thinks heshe is a celebrity or YouTube star in the making These wannabe fitness celebs troll in and around the gym with their handy camera and filming crew shooting everything from their foam rolling to cool down and everything in between Rather
than focus on actually lifting these folks are focused getting the proper lighting set to make their bicep or glute look picture perfect Do everyone a favor and save the camera antics for your own time not when the rest of us are making gains
Not using HeadphonesHaving the right music playing during your workout can help you get an edge and grind out an extra rep or two while train-ing The wonders of modern technology have given us the ability to listen to our own preferred music rather than the ir-ritating techno or emo-rock blasted in corporate gyms across the country
However there are those individuals who absolutely refuse to use headphones with their audio playerscell phones and feel the need to share their music preferences with the other 25 people in the gym Listen we each have our own music likes and genres You might enjoy listening to Bieber on constant repeat but the rest of us could really do without that crap
ScreamingThere must be a scientific study somewhere in the bro maga-zines that proves that grunting shouting and screaming helps you lift more weights Theres no other explanation for why the muscle-bound bros at the gym scream incessantly even while doing their warm-ups Sure if youre going for a 1RM max squat or deadlift you might be compelled to scream out of sheer exertion but more often than not your screaming is setting you up for a hard jab in the throat
Broken Water FountainMost days gym rats are walking around with gallon jugs of water (which is completely unnecessary in its own right But for those of us using a standard shaker or reusable water bottle nothing is more irritating than trying to fill up your water bottle before or during your workout and the water fountain is broken How is this even possible Continued on next page
Chads Top Ten
GYM PET PEEVES
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Heartstrong Fitness provides one-on-one kinesiology exercise physiology and personal training programming to clients across the North Island The ultimate goal is to increase physical literacy across the ages across the island and help North Islanders be their most active and healthy selves heartstrongfitnesscom
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Puddles of SweatYes during intense weight lifting youre going to sweat and when in a particularly poorly ventilated gym youre likely to be dripping in sweat No matter how much or little you do sweat or how well (poorly) the place is air-conditioned there is NO excuse for leaving a giant puddle of your DNA on the floor machine bench or exercise mat You wouldnt want to lay back on somebody elses giant pool of sweat and the rest of us dont want to touch yours If youre a profuse sweater carry a towel with you around the gym and wipe up after yourself
ExhibitionistsFortunately most people are considerate enough to walk around the gym in remotely acceptable clothing The same cant be said for the locker room There are showers stalls and changing rooms for a reason You might have the phy-sique of Adonis reincarnate but the rest of the people in the locker room dont need a front row seat to your private show-ing of the Full Monty
Set InterruptersWe all know this guy hes the one that comes up to you in the middle of doing leg press and asks Can I hop in real quick
While youre focused on not getting crushed by the stack of plates on each side of the machine this bozo is wondering if he can interrupt your workout so he can keep his circuit train-ing routine going unimpeded If someone is training and not wasting time or taking excessively long breaks at a certain sta-tion have some freaking patience and wait until theyre done
Hogging MachinesBuilding off the previous pet peeve comes the guy at the gym who hogs the machine This is the guy who continues to oc-cupy a machine talking to other bros or texting on his phone between sets or even worse after hes completely finished If youre going to take a 10-minute break between sets get off the machine and let other people work in
Have some respectThe gym is a sacred environment and when youre worship-ping at the temple of gains show some respect for the loca-tion and those in attendance If youre guilty of one or sev-eral of these gym pet peeves consider doing some personal homework on yourself and fix these annoying habits Other-wise build your own personal gym at home where you can do whatever you want however you want
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HEARTSTRONG Sarah Wright
70 years ago humans had a lot more physical work to do in their day to day life Today it takes effort to get moving and get active Kids were able to roam a lot farther from home which meant more unorganized physical activity and the opportuni-ty to build skills around decision making which leads to more confidence
On the flip side of that wersquove come a long way in terms of fig-uring out how to help people move better more efficiently and with more confidence How much exercise or activity do you really need to do A term called Physical Literacy has become a very hot topic over the last few years
The International Physical Literacy Association describes it as the motivation confidence physical competence knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engage-ment in physical activities (Whitehead 2016)
Many middle aged clients have become inactive as a result of both less inherent and automatic physical activity in their day to day lives but also because they may lack the skills and knowledge on how to get moving in a variety of different ways ndash either they havenrsquot been active in the past or a condition has changed the way they need to move There is no one perfect way our bodies need variety and most importantly we need to do the things we enjoy this encourages physical emotional spiritual and mental health and also means we will stick with it
Physical Literacy is a new catch phrase that encompasses a positive attitude towards being active and having the physical skills to do it The focus is mainly on giving children the chance to learn about their bodies on a variety of surfaces challenge themselves and ultimately have the confidence to try new things
I encourage you to ask your childrenrsquos coaches if they know what physical literacy is and whether every child they come in contact with is going to leave every practice with a positive feeling
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Find out more about The Berwick Waytrade ndash Ask one of our Senior Living Experts Today
Life at Berwick allows you the freedom to be as engaged and as social as you desire We offer vibrant senior residences created by caring people where the individual needs of our people always come first
Visit Berwick for more information or for a curiosity tour See how we can help you create a lsquohomersquo right here with us mdash a place where you can experience being part of a community againYour home Our hospitalityLetrsquos start a conversation todayFind out more about The Berwick WaytradeAsk one of our Senior Living Experts today
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Physical Literacy
Sarah Wright is a Certified Exercise Physiologist and Practicing Kinesiologist and co-owner of Heart Strong Fitness
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BEING HUMAN James L Anderson
The Human Dream
We Humans today are on a collision course where civilization and our biosphere may not survive The tiny cabal of supreme elite now ruling us cannot save us Those Global Fools think it is ldquotheirrdquo world It is not It is OURS It is ours to lose
Somehow we have to come together and believe we can change the world again It is time you and I reach be-yond our desperate separate lives and stand together as one life force and do the impossible hand in hand
We must make it through
The finest thing any of our leaders can do for us is to truly believe in each of us enough so that they inspire us to be more than we thought we could possibly become Our life force has done the impossible before We must do it again
Deep within us each of us has the potential to leave behind our primitive state of mind and become one
PART 1
whole golden new civilization together
We have always secretly known that Universe would one day summon the life spirit inside us to a final con-vergence with the reason why you and I were given the gift of life It is the lesson of life and eternity It is what Universe means
Deep inside in the heart center we have known thatthere will come a point where Humankind and Uni-verse itself will be poised finally on the fulcrum of eternity on the threshold of total oblivion or a new dawnhellip a new dream This is that point This is that dream
Human beings must learn to truly care for each other or Humankind will perish from this earth
We either live together or die apart
wwwjames-l-andersoncom
LEARN TO LOOM BEAD bull DIY BRACELET Learn to loom your own beautiful beaded bracelet looms beads and all you need is included in this 2hr workshop Hosted by NI Metis Beading Circle 915 am - 1115 am 115 pm - 330 pm $10 for Non-Members
WORK WITH LEATHER bull DIY SUEDE POUCHMake a beautiful little pouch using suede leather and decorate it in contemporary or traditional style Leather sinew strap and more all provided for you at this 2hr workshop Hosted by NI Metis Beading Circle 10 am - Noon 130 pm - 330 pm $10 for Non-Members
GUIDED HIKE WITH BUD LOGAN bull QUATSE HATCHERY TRAILLearn about the extensive local edibles and medicinals the North Island has to offer from Adventurer and Naturalist Bud Logan while exploring the Quatse River region Please Register - Everyone welcome Meet at Quatse Hatchery parking lot 10 am 130 pm
WINTER WELLNESS HEALTH WITHKIMBERLEY BLACK Registered DietitianJoin us for a healthy light breakfast followed by the presentation Review of Foods amp Diabetes plus DIY Seasoning Shaker and Rosehip Jam projects on site Breakfast and all supplies provided Breakfast 9 am presentation 930 am$10 for Non-Members
SATURDAY 17 | MORNING amp AFTERNOON
METIS MEMBERSHIP DRIVESATURDAY amp SUNDAYNI Metis Association will have an administration table on site for membership applications come talk to us about joining the Association and the benefits for you and your family Hoodies t-shirts sashes beadwork and more for sale
North Island Metis Association bull 123a - 740 Robron Road bull Campbell River BC V9W 6J7 bull 2502877417 bull nimetis88gmailcom bull nimetiscom
NORTH ISLAND METIS ASSOCIATIONMini ConferenceFebruary 17 amp 18 2018Kwalilas Hotel bull Port HardyOpen to NI Metis Association Members amp Guests bull All Ages
SUNDAY 18 | MORNING ONLY
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGSunday April 15 2018 1-4 pm
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Part of BCrsquos working coast
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OFF THE BEATEN PATH
Bud Logan
Tahsis
The Leiner River Trails (Leiner River Estuary Trail and the Leiner River Bouldering Trail)
are located just outside the town of Tahsis on the banks
of the river and they are both pretty awesome
To access the estuary trail head out of town and go
about 05 km until you see the signs for the Leiner Riv-
er Estuary Trail There is parking and restrooms and
the trail starts here Please be aware that both black
bears and cougars are quite common in this area so
please keep your pets on a leash or better still leave
them at home
This trail is level well built and wheelchair accessible
There are boardwalks on most of the path and look-
outs to allow you great views of the estuary and salt
flats Every time I have walked these trails I have seen
deermdashlots of deermdashso keep your eyes open and your
camera handy
The plant life along this trail is incredible the birdlife
is varied and I might say pretty awesome If you
look across the inlet you will get great views of Tahsis
itself The well-constructed boardwalks are a pleasure
to walk along
A little further up the road you will come to a bridge
that crosses the Leiner River To access the Leiner Riv-
er Bouldering Trail
park on the town side
of this bridge then
cross over and look to
your leftmdashyoursquoll see
the beginning of the
Trail which wanders
along a very pretty stretch of the river This is a much
rougher trail and you are required to clamber over and
under various and very large boulders The ground is
uneven and a sturdy pair of boots should be worn This
trail is used by mountain climbers to hone their climb-
ing skills
If you are there in the fall when the salmon are run-
ning yoursquore in for a treat as the river will be full of
them leaping the rapids heading upriver to spawnmdash
truly an awesome sight Again I advise you to be care-
ful during the spawn as the river will have numerous
black bears fishing and there is a chance yoursquoll run into
one as you move about the trails I strongly suggest
you leave your pets behind when hiking these trails
Tahsis itself is absolutely beautiful too There are
breathtaking mountain views some of the best caves
on the Island and world-class wildlife viewing It is
a little jewel and it lies at the end of the Tahsis Inlet
on the west coast of Vancouver Island When I was a
boy my sister and her family lived here enjoying the
boom This was a sawmill town and the mill ran day
and night the roar of the saws setting the tone Every-
thing roared there was a great hotel a recreation cen-
tre one could expect in a much larger town a hospital
a school and shops full of people
LEINER RIVER TRAILSThe
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Bud Logan has lived on Vancouver Island since 1961 and has a deep love of the Islandrsquos wild places He is an artist environmentalist writer photographer and amateur entomologist Visit Bud at wwwgohikingca
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There was no road into town but that didnrsquot mattermdash
cars were freighted in on the Uchuck a freighter still
operating as a lifeline from Gold River to Kyuquot
The hold on the boat only allowed very small vehicles
tiny three-wheeled cars Hundreds of these little won-
ders zipped around town They were pretty awesome
to a young lad and quite hilarious to see
The Tahsis Inlet and the surrounding Rugged Moun-
tains are becoming well known for mountain climb-
ing hiking caving bird watching and wildlife viewing
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At the age of 31 Albert ldquoGingerrdquo Goodwin was shot deadHis story begins long before that though Gingers father worked the coal mines in Yorkshire England and at the age of 12 Ginger got a job driving the pit ponies The Goodwins along with many other families were evict-ed from their company houses after a strike at the mine which lasted for two years This might have made most people quit coal mining but Ginger found work in sever-al other mining companies and kept at it But continuing Minersrsquo strikes kept the mines shutting down and by the time he was 19 he was on his way to a new country where he hoped to find better working conditions He was on his way to Canada
Arriving in 1909 he found work in a mine in Glace Bay Nova Scotia but soon enough there were strikes in Can-ada as well It was the same as in Englandmdashpoor con-ditions low pay and no days off With the strikes came evictions and hard-working families were left starving By 1910 Albert was heading west to BC working first in the Kootenays before heading to Vancouver Island and settling in Cumberland It was a beautiful town but the mines were very dangerousmdashmethane was the biggest danger with explosions happening all time Ten years earlier 64 men died in one such incident
Ginger was a socialist and he fought for the men in the mines becoming well-known as a labour leader over a strike lasting two years It failed mostly due to the loom-ing warmdashcoal was needed The local companies took note of Gingers involvement and blacklisted him in the local mines
He then took work in a smelter in Trail Perhaps not very impressive to look at Albert had a powerful voice and taking up the union cause he quickly moved up the ranks and was soon Vice-President of the BC Federation of Labour and President of the Trail Labour Council
In 1917 the Canadian Government introduced the Draft Goodwin was against the war but signed up and applied for a deferment Many others followed suit in seeking a
deferment When he was assessed for service he was found to have bad teeth and be in poor health small and in rough shape he received his deferment
He continued to fight for the workers and was instru-mental in a strike that shut down the smelter Just two weeks after the strike be-gan Albert was called back in for another assessment and was found to be fit for service He had no interest in fighting in Europemdash instead he headed off to Cum-berland and from there into the wilds of Vancouver Island Many others joined him helped by the people of Cumberland and labour leader Joe Naylor a social-ist and union activist who been a mentor to Goodwin
The Dominion Police were tasked with apprehending the deserters but after three months the Police were no closer to finding them The Police hired a special constable named Dan Campbell who had been a policeman until he was fired for corruption He was a man who knew his way around the forest and was good with a rifle
On July 27 Campbell came upon Goodwin in the woods where he was picking berries and shot him claiming self-defence Many did not believe his claim and he was arrested and charged with manslaughter
When Albert ldquoGingerrdquo Goodwin was buried the mines shut down and everyone walked behind his coffin in a huge procession In Vancouver the unions called for a one day strike in honour of Goodwinmdash5500 workers left their jobs the army was called in and there was much violence
Shortly after his arrest a grand jury agreed that Don Campbell had fired in self-defence He was set free
Walking in their Footsteps ALBERT GINGER GOODWINBud Logan
Photo courtesy Cumberland Museum
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Their arrival to the rivers was perfectly timed showing up at the end of winter when most
of the stored food supplies were depleted The much
needed influx of these
abundant and nutri-
ent-rich fish earned them
the name lsquosalvationrsquo or
lsquosaviourrsquo fish among
many First Nations peo-
ple The eulachon is a
small delicate member
of the smelt family They
are anadromous meaning that they come to fresh wa-
ter to spawn after spending from 1 to 3 years in the
ocean
The word lsquoeulachonrsquo is derived from Chinook a trade
language constructed out of elements of North Coast
First Nations languages English and French There are
many spelling variations of their name including ool-
ichan ooligan hooligan and ulichan The Kwakwala
word for the eulachon grease is Trsquolina
North Coast First Nations have relied upon eula-
chon for thousands of years and historically large
groups of people would gather at major fishing sites
to catch process and trade eulachon and eulachon oil
The well-established trading routes were even called
lsquogreasersquo trails in reference to the trade in eulachon oil
In recent years eulachon numbers have been on the
decline and little information is available to explain
the reasons for this Despite the decline eulachon re-
mains an important and very highly valued tradition-
al food amongst coastal First Nations
Nutritional analysis of eulachon grease has shown it to
be a rich source of Vitamin A and Omega-3 fatty acids
The fish as a whole are a good source of calcium iron
and zinc The oil was traditionally extracted by allow-
ing the fish to decay for a week or two then adding
boiling water so that the grease would rise to the top
and could be skimmed
off It would then solidify
like butter at room tem-
perature The fish were
also dried and because
of their high oil content
it is said that they were
sometimes burned like
candles earning them
the nickname lsquocandlefishrsquo
A long time resident of the BC Coast Florence Tick-
ner grew up in a floating logging camp in the 1930s
and in her book Fish Hooks amp Caulk Boots she described
eulachon being an important source of food for her
family
Every year in the early spring the oolichan swam to the rivers to spawn and we would fish them in King-come Inlet The fish were so thick that you couldnrsquot see the bottom of the river and it was easy to scoop them out of the water
We always had a stone crock containing oolichan in brine Mom would take out enough for a feed and give them a good rinse then put them to soak overnight The next morning she would change the water and that night she dried them off dredged them in flour and fried them in bacon fat We would have a feed fit for a king Mmmmrdquo
Eulachon image from DFO-MPOgcca
The Arrival of Springs
SALVATION FISHErika Anderson
Header photo courtesy of Museum at Campbell River
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A true naturalist Jim Swift was born in Stonewall Manitoba just outside Winnipeg Due to his fatherrsquos health issues his family moved to the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island Swift remembers going to school in Royston and his first real introduction to art there ldquoI had a natu-ral born interest in the environment ndash trees riv-ers fishrdquo Swift says He recalls being young and inspired Breaking ground training horses and dogs climbing mountains and building forts are just a few of his childhood memories These are pretty good memories as Swiftrsquos health took a turn in 2015 when he was diagnosed with Alz-heimerrsquos dementia
Swift continued his passions for art and na-ture at the Atlin Centre for the Arts in Northern British Columbia where literally the horizons of art became his subjects He was influenced by nature and the stars he truly felt connect-ed spiritually with his surroundings This con-
nection brought upon his contemporary visual works and as a Metis artist this energy inspired so much of his body of work Swiftrsquos instructor at the Centre Gernot pushed him to create beyond his boundaries At that time the Cen-tre hosted twenty four artists from around the world it was a very creative environment
Being that the environment played such a big role in Swiftrsquos life he gained so many direct expe-riences with wildlife Many of these experiences translated into painted works ldquoI was on the way to Deer Lake and took a moment to rest I sat down against a maple tree to watch what was happening a young buck came right up to me and starting sniffing my shoes Irsquove encountered many animals face-to-face including a Grizzlyrdquo says Swift as he points out the picture he cap-tured of the grizzly he mentioned ldquoI painted the memory something Irsquoll never forgetrdquo
ARTIST FEATURE
JIM SWIFTNature on Parade
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Swift worked as a Fisheries Field Technician counting salmon in different regions but he also is a carpenter by trade Metis Nation sponsored Swift to get his Carpentry Instructors diploma as well as his Field Technician certification
Swift not only works as a visual artist painting he is also a writer and loves to share his experiences through storytelling With so many special times during his youth he loves the opportunity to share these experiences with the younger gen-eration of his family and others interested in his captivating stories He remembers being in the Black CreekMerville area where a wolf came up next to him and rubbed against him These are some of the amazing times in the life of Jim Swift
On a daily basis Swift is dealing with Alzheimers which has changed his life quite drastically Just before he was diagnosed he knew he wasnrsquot well he had even stopped driving Now Swift
Nature on Parade
Learn more about Jim SwiftwwwJimSwiftArtcom
relies on his partner Christina and volunteers Swift is able to attend the Adult Centre 3 times per week and has a volunteer take him out for walks and coffee Once a week he paints with Gerry who guides him to continue on and used his artistry in part as therapy
Swift has always been a lover of world music and has an extensive collection of musicmdashhe still loves to dance Swiftrsquos diagnosis changed the landscape of his life but he still feels that his art speaks to people and welcomes reactions to his work on all levels
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ARTIST FEATURE
White Buffalo Spirit 1997 Jim Swift jimswiftartcom
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White Buffalo Spirit 1997 Jim Swift jimswiftartcom
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What you think you become What you feel you attract
What you imagine you create Buddha
Our mindset is the source of the reality we live in It is the foundation for what we think and feel which informs the behaviour that shapes our life By bringing conscious-ness to our thought patterns we are able to make choic-es aligned with our vision and aspiration Our thoughts shape our actions
One of my dear friends is a successful business trainer she set a goal to contact ten businesses to set up meetings When we spoke she said Ive made five calls and its not fun Im going to stop now I need to find a different way to do it What do you think I reflected that her thought that its not fun gave her permission to stop I asked What if you keep going regardless if its fun or not What if you know for certain that one of these ten businesses will hire you in the end She laughed and finished con-tacting the rest of businesses
Catch the stories your mind is telling you What you think you become What you focus on you create more of
A client of mine owns a large fitness business When we started coaching one of his goals was to work less so he could spend more time with his family His busi-ness grows when hes there and suffers when hes not He was frustrated with his employees and he did not feel he could trust them to do the right thing when hes not present After few months of coaching we discovered he spent a significant portion of his time finding problems and fixing them as quickly as possible I asked him to be curious about what his staff might think the next time he finds a problems and ask them questions he has no answer for
Maria Ji is a professional business and life coach Maria focuses her coaching practice on supporting people to create the life of their dreams wwwmariajicoachingcom
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Three days later he reported that his team is excited to be implementing new strategies which gives him the free-dom him to be with his family and go on speaking tours
By shifting his focus from doing it the right way (his way) to empowering his team to contribute they were able to co-create new possibilities to expand the business and to support his dreams of helping others
Albert Einstein once said The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking It cannot be changed without changing our thinking
Its easy said than done However with continued prac-tice we can all master our mindset by learning to change our thinkingmdashand change our reality
Be a mindful listener of your language What story is your mind telling you If you want to change careers and the story is Well I cant possibly find a job that I love and still make the money I make right now ask yourself really Is there nobody in the world doing what they love and making the amount money they want Is that true If you say one thing and your sub-conscious mind is telling you another your actions will reflect the confusion and frustration of not having what you want
Our energy flows to where our attention goes Wether your true desire is that perfect partner your dream house a baby new job or travel around the world do whatever you can to be present to that goal Write out the detail of the house you want to live in picture your-self hopping on the plane to your adventure see yourself in your dream job and sitting in the office you want Do this activity at least three times a day
What you focus on you create more of With consistent practice everyone can be the master of their mind
Mastering Your Mindset A MUST HAVE SKILL TO MASTER YOUR BUSINESS AND YOUR LIFE
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Bud Logan
Spruce bark cones and needles can be used to make a tea or syrup that can relieve colds reduce the
fever from flu and ease joint pain that comes with these
ailments The cones produce the best medicine cones
are picked year round from the tops of young trees but
all the ingredients have various components that when
cooked together complement each other both in taste
and in the ability to work as medicine
Directions for tea Usually about 15 cones along with
needles and bark are boiled for 10 to 15 minutes in a pot
of water to make tea The longer they boil the stronger
the medicine becomes strain the liquid before drink-
ing it Spruce tea relieves coughing and sore throats and
stuffed chests Those who are sick with colds can take
it three or four times a day for up to five days You can
cool this tea and serve over ice if you like Sweeten to
taste with honey or brown sugar syrup
Directions for syrup To make a syrup that can be used
like any cold syrup as well as a winter treat when put
on ice cream requires a bit more work To make a basic
syrup you add to a big pot all the ingredients and cover
with water boil then simmer the mix for hours until it
has reduced down to about a quarter of its contents and
strain Then add the sweetener and there it is
I like to use three cups of needles around 15 spruce
cones about a cup of fir needles for a cystitis flavor and
some spruce gum if handy The spruce gum is strong
in medicine and only a small amount should be used
Cover with about 6 cups of water and boil this gently
until it has reduced down to 3 cups in volume Strain
this
Add to this mixture about ten rose hips place these
in a tied muslin bag when adding to avoid getting any
hip hairs in the mix as these will give one an itchy bot-
tom Along with the hips add some hawthorn berries
and crow berries both can be gathered in the late fall
winter months dont worry if the hawthorn berries are
dried out as this is best Crow berries are gathered up in
the high country and can be found even when covered
in snow You can replace these berries with store bought
berries if you must To this add a teaspoon of cinnamon
and you could add some grated orange or lemon peel
for flavor Bring to a boil and then simmer until you
have a cup of fluid left strain again and add your sweet-
ener Honey works well or add a sugar sweetener
To make a brown sugar sweetener just add equal amounts
of brown sugar and water boil down while stirring until
it is a thick mixture For every cup of syrup you will add
a cup of honey or sugar mixture simmer this for about
10 minutes cool and place in a glass container It will stay
good for a month or more in the fridge
The Spruce tree has many medicinal uses the sap that
can be found year round on spruce trees and in green
firewood can be used to soothe irritated skin and when
applied to cuts helps healing and reduces the chance
of infection You are looking for new sap that has re-
cently run from the wood of the tree
Collect sap thatrsquos really sticky and clear Warm it in the
same amount of water until itrsquos melted and then put
an equal or slightly smaller amount of Vaseline Use a
clean stick and stir it
slowly You can use
this as a cream for
cuts and sore mus-
cles It smells nice
too it should always
be kept at room
temperature
EatLOCAL Spruce Medicine
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Happy New Year Can you believe January 2018 is almost overhellip and Spring is just around the corner This issue is about Harvesting and Gatheringmdashbut how does this relate to Staging and Home ownership you ask Well let me tell you
The possessions we have spent years gathering can bring us much joy and invoke great memories of family and friends and donrsquot forget fur babies The buck head in the man cave that reminds hubby of that great weekend hunting trip with the boys or the dried roses from a special Valentines day in the master bedroom Itrsquos amazing how special these are to us
Letrsquos talk about harvesting In todays market with houses sell-ing for multiple offers your home can reap a plentiful bounty at harvest Here are some stats to show you the potential
2017 Real Estate in Campbell River
bull The average sale price of a was up 18bull Houses sold within 42 days at 98 of asking (Nov 123
Dec107)bull Houses made up 63 of sales and Condos 31bull Willow Point prices up 20 Campbell River Central 17bull 136 houses sold for over $500000
Now lets talk about gathering and harvesting together A home desired by multiple buyers will allow you to reap the largest harvest on your biggest investment Having your house Market Ready by reducing possessions gathered over the years will allow your house to look bigger feel more open and inviting This gives potential buys a sense of calm and tran-quility If the buyer doesnrsquot FALL IN LOVE with your home they wont buy it
Not sure what to store or remove Idyllic Homes is here to help Everything you donrsquot immediately need while your house is for sale can possibly be packed away And not to bring it to the new home but to donate it This small step can be done over the ldquorainy seasonrdquo we are currently experiencing and you will be well on your way to being Market Ready for Spring
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GATHERING amp HARVESTING This is a trick you wont find in running magazines wont learn from famous athletes It began like most of our father amp son runs Ryan in his yellow stroller me pushing wildly behind Sunset was two hours away enough to bring us across town to the mythical Hilltop Store where I had promised him his very first Clif Bar
I expected to be there in about an hour instead my run lasted seven minutes Suddenly the front of the stroller reared up like a cocoon about to burst And it was for my sons voice shouted Now Ryan wants get out
My running place subsided and out came Ryan After all exercise is more important for him than me With the right training I can run 50K but with the wrong training my son could become an elite couch potato Our rule is simple if he wants to rest let him rest If he wants to go let him go Its a training plan tailored for toddlers
Now I had a helper pushing our stroller calling out to pedestrians and puppies examining the trails drain-age system closely The water goes in that pipe over there and comes out over here You see that Daddy Daddy did see that And I also saw an old yellow bull-dozer parked beside the trail for us to enjoy
The 1946 Caterpillar was looking great despite wear from many tiny sneakers Ryan held out his arms and I boosted him up showed him how to not trip over the gearbox He put on his driving mittens grasped the cold iron levers We were no longer behind schedule -- we were operating outside of time on our very own track The old dozer shuddered and roared to life vivid in our shared imagination Sunlight fell across us as it did back then as it will in all the years ahead
The stroller waited patiently headlamp tucked away for the inevitable nighttime run VROOM the bull-dozer said through Ryan Hand in hand we rumbled towards the future
GROWING UP COASTAL
Joseph McLean lives in Powell River where he runs a computer specialty store a whimsical blog and the occasional marathon FacebookcomGrowingUpCoastal
Joseph McLean
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She has to be the center of attention all the time Narcissistic mothers love to be waited on Older narcissis-tic mothers often use the natural limitations of aging to manipulate dramas often by neglecting their health or by doing things they know will make them ill This gives her the opportunity to cash in on the investment she made while training you to wait on her as a child Then she calls you demanding your presence immediately If you dont provide the attention she needs you look extremely bad to everyone else
She manipulates your emotions in order to feed on your pain She will not seem to care how much the ma-nipulation of her emotions and the self-pity repels other people One weird behavior that is very common to nar-cissists her dramas may also center around the tragedies of other people often relating how much she suffered by association and trying to distress her listeners as she cries over the horrible murder of someone she wouldnt recog-nize if they had passed her on the street
Shes selfish and willful She always makes sure she has the best of everything She insists on having her own way all the time and she will ruthlessly manipulatively pursue it even if what she wants isnt worth all the effort shes put-ting into it
She is self centered Shell give you hand-me-downs or market something for herself as a gift for you (I thought Id give you my old bicycle and buy myself a new one)New gifts are often obviously cheap and are usually things that dont suit you or that you cant use or are a quid pro quo if you buy her the gift she wants she will buy you an item of your choice She may buy you a gift and get the identical item for herself or take you shopping for a gift and get herself something nice at the same time to make herself feel better She is very defensive and extremely sensitive to any criticism If you criticize or defy her she will explode with fury threaten storm rage and may become violent Not all narcissists abuse physically but most do often in sub-
tle deniable ways It allows them to vent their rage at your failure to be the solution to their internal havoc and si-multaneously to teach you to fear them Narcissists also abuse by exposing you to violence If one of your siblings got beaten she made sure you saw
She is never wrong about anything No matter what shes done she wont ever genuinely apologize for any-thing Instead any time she feels she is being made to apologize she will sulk and pout issue an insulting apolo-gy or negate the apology she has just made with justifica-tions qualifications or self pity
She makes you look crazy If you try to confront her about something shes done shell tell you that you have a very vivid imagination (this is a phrase commonly used by abusers of all sorts to invalidate your experience of their abuse) that you dont know what youre talking about or that she has no idea what youre talking about This is an extremely aggressive and exceptionally infuriating tactic called gaslighting common to abusers of all kinds Your perceptions of reality are continually undermined so that you end up without any confidence in your intuition your memory or your powers of reasoning
She Lies To outsiders shell lie thoughtfully and delib-erately always in a way that can be covered up if shes confronted with her lie She will claim to be unable to re-member bad things she has done Lying is one way that she creates conflict in the relationships and lives of those around her
Negotiating the Legacy of a NARCISSISTIC MOTHER
PART 2
SHIFT HAPPENS Andrea Wagemaker
Author unknown repurposed by Andrea Wagemaker in hope that it will be of help to daughters of Narcissistic mothers
I am a Licensed Clinical Hypnotherapist and Certified Life Coach specializing in working with daughters of Narcissistic Mothers Through Hypnosis and a personalized coaching program you will begin to start taking control of your negative thought pat-terns reclaim your life and stop the toxic legacy To set up your life changing appointment call Shift Happens Coaching and Clinical Hypnotherapy at 250-338-3401
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Chris Dobranski was born in Edmonton Alberta and by all means is an all-Canadian guy His special artistic talents really shine
through his mixed media work gemstone carving and metal forging Based
out of Tahsis over the past decade Dobranski has been back and forth to
Europe Germany and Russia completely focused on his art He now spends
most of his time in Germany getting ready to launch his Studio Gallery in
February 2018 While Dobranski started his
career as a hospital technician on the West
Coast of British Columbia he was drawn to
carve in his off time ldquoWhen I was in Haida
Gwaii and the hospital work ended I started
carving full time he remembers
ldquoI
had been
carving for
about ten years
but it wasnrsquot until
moving to Haida Gwaii
that I truly started to respect and
enjoy bringing mediums to life working
with Fred Watmough my teacher friend
and carving partner He instilled in me the
notion that every piece is a practice piece
Every time I showed him what I thought
was a finished piece he would smile and say
ldquoItrsquos nice but when are you going to finish itrdquo Those
words have pushed me to improve and allow me to test
the bounds of insanity by illusion and lightrdquo Dobranski
writes in his bio
Dobranski spent time designing knives and practicing metal
work with Forge Master Jean Colin each knife receives a special
hand-carved handle by Chris He works with many mediums his
work is incredibly complex and takes hundreds of hours ldquoFamily crests
can take 400 plus hours as they are specialty pieces heirlooms really
Gemstones can easily take 400-500 hours to cut Clients are always thrilled
with the end workrdquo Dobranski says
ldquoI found it extremely difficult to be qualified as an Artist in Canada with no
formal education or gallery exhibits I decided to seek out the capital of gem-
stone carving and found myself in Rheinland-Pfalz which really is my sec-
ond home on the Rhine Riverrdquo
The village Dobranski resides with his fianceacute Gisla is built for carvers Before
power they ran water wheels to create power for the artists He truly is follow-
WELLNESS ARTIST
Connect with Chris Dobranski through Facebook and Twitter
Chris DobranskiCUTS LIKE A KNIFE
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ing his roots and heritage from his family who are still
based in Alberta While working for established gem-
stone carvers he decided he needed to create space for
himself and open his own studio gallery From quartz
crystals to yew wood to iron Dobranski is ready for his
space to open to the public and feels well supported by
his European clients and North American ones too ldquoAll
the tools and machines are set up now the gemstone
roughing machine is ready Therersquos room for up to two
other carvers maybe a goldsmithrdquo he speculates
Dobranskirsquos talents are tremendous and show through
his works and awards his Jade Swordfish won First at
the 2014 Jade Symposium where he also was awarded
in the Sculpture-Gold Category He continues to learn
everydaymdashpracticing carving learning languages and
building relationships especially with the Master Carv-
ers in the village and neighbouring regions ldquoAlthough
Irsquom on a work visa now is the time to look how we treat
each other Facing racism is facing big barriers but I
see globalization connecting the next generationsrdquo says
Dobranski He is planning to be back in Tahsis this sum-
mer to reconnect
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For more of Dr Pincottrsquos articles visit wwwPerceptiveHealthca or wwwdrpincottcom and wwwbcnaca to find an ND near you
We are well into 2018 and most have long forgotten their New Years Resolutions I hope to inspire you to gather a few new habits over the next year to con-tribute to your physical health and your mental and brain health too Physical trainer Amber Joliat recommends set-ting 30 day intentions from New Moon to New Moon
I was happy to see the Globe amp Mail headline ldquoYour smart-phone addiction is making you stupid And inattentive And anti-social And unhealthyrdquo on January 6 The aver-age daily user looks at their phone 150 times and spends 3-5 hours on them Tristan Harris a former product manager at Google educates people through ldquoTime Well Spentrdquo on the dangers of the social media platform that causes spurts of dopamine creating real addictions The former vice-president of Facebook prohibits his own chil-dren from social media
In ldquoThe Big Disconnectrdquo Catherine Steiner-Adair explains that children ages 4-18 feel frustration fatigue and loss when they come home to parents who are on their de-vices With recent spikes in mental health issues includ-ing ADD among adolescents and the concomitant rise in electronic devices it behooves parents to learn ways to set limits on smartphone usage Intention Unplug for hours during the day
I read or listen to the radio to get the news rather than watch it I can then control the emotional impact I read the Saturday Globe amp Mail and then for fun I watch or listen to comedy to get the rest CBC Radio One Because News This Hour Has 22 Minutes and Rick Mercer Report Hey humor is great for mental health and I learn a lot
The blue light emitting from our devices causes eye dis-eases and strain According to my eye doctor more than
two hours of exposure per day is contributing to Macular Degeneration damage to the retina and vision loss Apply ldquoNight Shiftrdquo or ldquoTwilightrdquo to your devices from 10pm to 7am Optometrists provide protective eye wear or yellow tinting of lenses as options
One of the favorite parts of our ldquomorning boot camprdquo ex-ercise class is the stretching section when 10 minutes of healing music is played Music has a huge impact on men-tal health so find ldquohealingrdquo music to help with stress
Discover the joy of adding 100 pure essential oils to your life with Young Living or Doterra Learn to make your own blends to treat stress headaches muscle aches and insom-nia to lessen the over the counter toxic drugs ldquoThievesrdquo blend a great household cleaner reduces chemical use in the home Drop doses of edible oils such as lemon lime or orange to ldquosoda streamrdquo water will get the pop out of the house
Cook with a pressure cooker Pick one made with stain-less steel and discover how you can make a full meal from scratch in 30-45 minutes You will be amazed at the flavor and the ease
Spend less than you make and start a holiday account Re-place going out for coffee and lunch everyday with taking your lunch to work
Pick a new applemdashie honey crispmdashand eat one every day
Read ldquoMindful Drinkingrdquo by Rosamund Dean and ldquoDrinkrdquo by Ann Dowsett Johnston to help change your relation-ship with alcohol decrease your consumption and add to your holiday account
Happy Gathering
Gathering Treasures FOR YOUR HAPPINESS
NATUROPATHIC INSPIRATIONSIngrid Pincott ND
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Wendy Johnstone is the founder of Keystone Eldercare Solutions With a Masters Degree in Gerontology and close to 20 years experience Wendy is passionate about supporting seniors and caregivers wwwkeystoneeldercarecom
Making the decision to move a spouse or aging parent into long term care is one of the most dif-ficult decisions families make Guilt resentment confu-sion and relief are just some of the emotions caregivers experience Many families tend to underestimate how difficult the transition can be and often find themselves unprepared emotionally and practically
Family caregivers and the person they care for are often overwhelmed by the magnitude of the decision and the process Itrsquos not only the move itself rather the prepara-tion of the move and the adjustment post-move Before we get into the nitty-gritty itrsquos actually helpful to clarify what is meant by ldquolong term carerdquo Trust me there are so many different ways to describe this form of housing it makes me dizzy
Itrsquos technically called Complex Care however other more common terms used are long term care residential care and nursing home What it really means a facility that provides 24-hour skilled nursing care and supervi-sion for people who are no longer able to care for them-selves Staff members administer medications and assist residents with daily activities such as eating bathing and dressing Less than 5 of Canadians live in complex care facilities with an average age being well into their late 80s Eligibility for a government subsidized complex care fa-cility is evaluated and determined by a case manager at your local Health Authority Factors considered include health status the family caregiverrsquos ability to provide the necessary care and support in the home and if the com-munity resources currently being used are appropriate safe and sustainable Those assessed as having the great-est and urgent needs are given priority for admission to the first available and appropriate bed Cost is a daily rate based on 80 of a seniors income There are also private Residential Care facilities where no subsidies are available
Once a decision is made it can feel like having to wait it
out Some families feel this part of the transition is very difficult with the uncertainty of when a bed will be avail-able and feeling they need to be prepared for a move at any time Some families and the person being cared for experience increased anxiety and stress during this period
Building a circle of support people is really important Choose a team of people to support you emotionally and physically as well as supports who have very practical skills including having cared for someone in complex care legal and financial experience excellent listener etc If you are a joiner think about a Caregiverrsquos Support group There are several groups for specific diseases such as stroke Parkinsonrsquos and dementia If you are having dif-ficulty finding information accessing these groups please contact me directly and Irsquoll point you in the right direction
I know it is easier said than done however caring for yourself as a caregiver is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family member Your role as a caregiver doesnrsquot end when the person you are caring for moves into complex care
Navigating the HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
Wendy Johnstone
Long Term Care
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Chad is the owner of Fitness Etc in Campbell River Courtenay Parksville He and his staff are always here to help Whether its product knowledge or help with diet and training advice they are here for you wwwfitness-etcca
FITNESS ETC Chad Braithwaite
With the New Years resolution crowd in full swing this time of year in every local gym across Canada I have decided to focus this month on the Top 10 gym peevesNow this isnt every peeve but these are the most common ones that will drive the average person up the wall So please remember that when you go to the gym it comes down to RE-SPECT for others that are there to do the same thing you are
Unracked WeightsBy far the most common complaint among regular gym-go-ers is that of un-racked weights Be it dumbbells kettlebells weight plates or bars lifters who are disrespectful enough to leave equipment scattered on the floor flat out SUCK Theres no nice way to state it Rather than do the courteous (and proper) thing and pick up after themselves these individuals leave things strewn about weaving a path of destruction that would make a crazed military general envious No matter if youre lifting 40 lbs or 400 lbs re-rack the weights when youre done
People on Cell PhonesOh to be a lifter in the glory days of bodybuilding with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno You know when people were actually focused on lifting weights at the gym and not talking on cell phones While modern times have done won-ders for portable communication devices the downside is that these same smartphones are attached to the hands and ears of every bro and girl at the gym Heads up cell phone addicts mdash the gym is for LIFTING not talking texting or insta-snapping and face-gramming your friends
People with CamerasThese days every guy or girl with some sort of camera thinks heshe is a celebrity or YouTube star in the making These wannabe fitness celebs troll in and around the gym with their handy camera and filming crew shooting everything from their foam rolling to cool down and everything in between Rather
than focus on actually lifting these folks are focused getting the proper lighting set to make their bicep or glute look picture perfect Do everyone a favor and save the camera antics for your own time not when the rest of us are making gains
Not using HeadphonesHaving the right music playing during your workout can help you get an edge and grind out an extra rep or two while train-ing The wonders of modern technology have given us the ability to listen to our own preferred music rather than the ir-ritating techno or emo-rock blasted in corporate gyms across the country
However there are those individuals who absolutely refuse to use headphones with their audio playerscell phones and feel the need to share their music preferences with the other 25 people in the gym Listen we each have our own music likes and genres You might enjoy listening to Bieber on constant repeat but the rest of us could really do without that crap
ScreamingThere must be a scientific study somewhere in the bro maga-zines that proves that grunting shouting and screaming helps you lift more weights Theres no other explanation for why the muscle-bound bros at the gym scream incessantly even while doing their warm-ups Sure if youre going for a 1RM max squat or deadlift you might be compelled to scream out of sheer exertion but more often than not your screaming is setting you up for a hard jab in the throat
Broken Water FountainMost days gym rats are walking around with gallon jugs of water (which is completely unnecessary in its own right But for those of us using a standard shaker or reusable water bottle nothing is more irritating than trying to fill up your water bottle before or during your workout and the water fountain is broken How is this even possible Continued on next page
Chads Top Ten
GYM PET PEEVES
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Heartstrong Fitness provides one-on-one kinesiology exercise physiology and personal training programming to clients across the North Island The ultimate goal is to increase physical literacy across the ages across the island and help North Islanders be their most active and healthy selves heartstrongfitnesscom
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Puddles of SweatYes during intense weight lifting youre going to sweat and when in a particularly poorly ventilated gym youre likely to be dripping in sweat No matter how much or little you do sweat or how well (poorly) the place is air-conditioned there is NO excuse for leaving a giant puddle of your DNA on the floor machine bench or exercise mat You wouldnt want to lay back on somebody elses giant pool of sweat and the rest of us dont want to touch yours If youre a profuse sweater carry a towel with you around the gym and wipe up after yourself
ExhibitionistsFortunately most people are considerate enough to walk around the gym in remotely acceptable clothing The same cant be said for the locker room There are showers stalls and changing rooms for a reason You might have the phy-sique of Adonis reincarnate but the rest of the people in the locker room dont need a front row seat to your private show-ing of the Full Monty
Set InterruptersWe all know this guy hes the one that comes up to you in the middle of doing leg press and asks Can I hop in real quick
While youre focused on not getting crushed by the stack of plates on each side of the machine this bozo is wondering if he can interrupt your workout so he can keep his circuit train-ing routine going unimpeded If someone is training and not wasting time or taking excessively long breaks at a certain sta-tion have some freaking patience and wait until theyre done
Hogging MachinesBuilding off the previous pet peeve comes the guy at the gym who hogs the machine This is the guy who continues to oc-cupy a machine talking to other bros or texting on his phone between sets or even worse after hes completely finished If youre going to take a 10-minute break between sets get off the machine and let other people work in
Have some respectThe gym is a sacred environment and when youre worship-ping at the temple of gains show some respect for the loca-tion and those in attendance If youre guilty of one or sev-eral of these gym pet peeves consider doing some personal homework on yourself and fix these annoying habits Other-wise build your own personal gym at home where you can do whatever you want however you want
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HEARTSTRONG Sarah Wright
70 years ago humans had a lot more physical work to do in their day to day life Today it takes effort to get moving and get active Kids were able to roam a lot farther from home which meant more unorganized physical activity and the opportuni-ty to build skills around decision making which leads to more confidence
On the flip side of that wersquove come a long way in terms of fig-uring out how to help people move better more efficiently and with more confidence How much exercise or activity do you really need to do A term called Physical Literacy has become a very hot topic over the last few years
The International Physical Literacy Association describes it as the motivation confidence physical competence knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engage-ment in physical activities (Whitehead 2016)
Many middle aged clients have become inactive as a result of both less inherent and automatic physical activity in their day to day lives but also because they may lack the skills and knowledge on how to get moving in a variety of different ways ndash either they havenrsquot been active in the past or a condition has changed the way they need to move There is no one perfect way our bodies need variety and most importantly we need to do the things we enjoy this encourages physical emotional spiritual and mental health and also means we will stick with it
Physical Literacy is a new catch phrase that encompasses a positive attitude towards being active and having the physical skills to do it The focus is mainly on giving children the chance to learn about their bodies on a variety of surfaces challenge themselves and ultimately have the confidence to try new things
I encourage you to ask your childrenrsquos coaches if they know what physical literacy is and whether every child they come in contact with is going to leave every practice with a positive feeling
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Find out more about The Berwick Waytrade ndash Ask one of our Senior Living Experts Today
Life at Berwick allows you the freedom to be as engaged and as social as you desire We offer vibrant senior residences created by caring people where the individual needs of our people always come first
Visit Berwick for more information or for a curiosity tour See how we can help you create a lsquohomersquo right here with us mdash a place where you can experience being part of a community againYour home Our hospitalityLetrsquos start a conversation todayFind out more about The Berwick WaytradeAsk one of our Senior Living Experts today
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Physical Literacy
Sarah Wright is a Certified Exercise Physiologist and Practicing Kinesiologist and co-owner of Heart Strong Fitness
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BEING HUMAN James L Anderson
The Human Dream
We Humans today are on a collision course where civilization and our biosphere may not survive The tiny cabal of supreme elite now ruling us cannot save us Those Global Fools think it is ldquotheirrdquo world It is not It is OURS It is ours to lose
Somehow we have to come together and believe we can change the world again It is time you and I reach be-yond our desperate separate lives and stand together as one life force and do the impossible hand in hand
We must make it through
The finest thing any of our leaders can do for us is to truly believe in each of us enough so that they inspire us to be more than we thought we could possibly become Our life force has done the impossible before We must do it again
Deep within us each of us has the potential to leave behind our primitive state of mind and become one
PART 1
whole golden new civilization together
We have always secretly known that Universe would one day summon the life spirit inside us to a final con-vergence with the reason why you and I were given the gift of life It is the lesson of life and eternity It is what Universe means
Deep inside in the heart center we have known thatthere will come a point where Humankind and Uni-verse itself will be poised finally on the fulcrum of eternity on the threshold of total oblivion or a new dawnhellip a new dream This is that point This is that dream
Human beings must learn to truly care for each other or Humankind will perish from this earth
We either live together or die apart
wwwjames-l-andersoncom
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There was no road into town but that didnrsquot mattermdash
cars were freighted in on the Uchuck a freighter still
operating as a lifeline from Gold River to Kyuquot
The hold on the boat only allowed very small vehicles
tiny three-wheeled cars Hundreds of these little won-
ders zipped around town They were pretty awesome
to a young lad and quite hilarious to see
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At the age of 31 Albert ldquoGingerrdquo Goodwin was shot deadHis story begins long before that though Gingers father worked the coal mines in Yorkshire England and at the age of 12 Ginger got a job driving the pit ponies The Goodwins along with many other families were evict-ed from their company houses after a strike at the mine which lasted for two years This might have made most people quit coal mining but Ginger found work in sever-al other mining companies and kept at it But continuing Minersrsquo strikes kept the mines shutting down and by the time he was 19 he was on his way to a new country where he hoped to find better working conditions He was on his way to Canada
Arriving in 1909 he found work in a mine in Glace Bay Nova Scotia but soon enough there were strikes in Can-ada as well It was the same as in Englandmdashpoor con-ditions low pay and no days off With the strikes came evictions and hard-working families were left starving By 1910 Albert was heading west to BC working first in the Kootenays before heading to Vancouver Island and settling in Cumberland It was a beautiful town but the mines were very dangerousmdashmethane was the biggest danger with explosions happening all time Ten years earlier 64 men died in one such incident
Ginger was a socialist and he fought for the men in the mines becoming well-known as a labour leader over a strike lasting two years It failed mostly due to the loom-ing warmdashcoal was needed The local companies took note of Gingers involvement and blacklisted him in the local mines
He then took work in a smelter in Trail Perhaps not very impressive to look at Albert had a powerful voice and taking up the union cause he quickly moved up the ranks and was soon Vice-President of the BC Federation of Labour and President of the Trail Labour Council
In 1917 the Canadian Government introduced the Draft Goodwin was against the war but signed up and applied for a deferment Many others followed suit in seeking a
deferment When he was assessed for service he was found to have bad teeth and be in poor health small and in rough shape he received his deferment
He continued to fight for the workers and was instru-mental in a strike that shut down the smelter Just two weeks after the strike be-gan Albert was called back in for another assessment and was found to be fit for service He had no interest in fighting in Europemdash instead he headed off to Cum-berland and from there into the wilds of Vancouver Island Many others joined him helped by the people of Cumberland and labour leader Joe Naylor a social-ist and union activist who been a mentor to Goodwin
The Dominion Police were tasked with apprehending the deserters but after three months the Police were no closer to finding them The Police hired a special constable named Dan Campbell who had been a policeman until he was fired for corruption He was a man who knew his way around the forest and was good with a rifle
On July 27 Campbell came upon Goodwin in the woods where he was picking berries and shot him claiming self-defence Many did not believe his claim and he was arrested and charged with manslaughter
When Albert ldquoGingerrdquo Goodwin was buried the mines shut down and everyone walked behind his coffin in a huge procession In Vancouver the unions called for a one day strike in honour of Goodwinmdash5500 workers left their jobs the army was called in and there was much violence
Shortly after his arrest a grand jury agreed that Don Campbell had fired in self-defence He was set free
Walking in their Footsteps ALBERT GINGER GOODWINBud Logan
Photo courtesy Cumberland Museum
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Their arrival to the rivers was perfectly timed showing up at the end of winter when most
of the stored food supplies were depleted The much
needed influx of these
abundant and nutri-
ent-rich fish earned them
the name lsquosalvationrsquo or
lsquosaviourrsquo fish among
many First Nations peo-
ple The eulachon is a
small delicate member
of the smelt family They
are anadromous meaning that they come to fresh wa-
ter to spawn after spending from 1 to 3 years in the
ocean
The word lsquoeulachonrsquo is derived from Chinook a trade
language constructed out of elements of North Coast
First Nations languages English and French There are
many spelling variations of their name including ool-
ichan ooligan hooligan and ulichan The Kwakwala
word for the eulachon grease is Trsquolina
North Coast First Nations have relied upon eula-
chon for thousands of years and historically large
groups of people would gather at major fishing sites
to catch process and trade eulachon and eulachon oil
The well-established trading routes were even called
lsquogreasersquo trails in reference to the trade in eulachon oil
In recent years eulachon numbers have been on the
decline and little information is available to explain
the reasons for this Despite the decline eulachon re-
mains an important and very highly valued tradition-
al food amongst coastal First Nations
Nutritional analysis of eulachon grease has shown it to
be a rich source of Vitamin A and Omega-3 fatty acids
The fish as a whole are a good source of calcium iron
and zinc The oil was traditionally extracted by allow-
ing the fish to decay for a week or two then adding
boiling water so that the grease would rise to the top
and could be skimmed
off It would then solidify
like butter at room tem-
perature The fish were
also dried and because
of their high oil content
it is said that they were
sometimes burned like
candles earning them
the nickname lsquocandlefishrsquo
A long time resident of the BC Coast Florence Tick-
ner grew up in a floating logging camp in the 1930s
and in her book Fish Hooks amp Caulk Boots she described
eulachon being an important source of food for her
family
Every year in the early spring the oolichan swam to the rivers to spawn and we would fish them in King-come Inlet The fish were so thick that you couldnrsquot see the bottom of the river and it was easy to scoop them out of the water
We always had a stone crock containing oolichan in brine Mom would take out enough for a feed and give them a good rinse then put them to soak overnight The next morning she would change the water and that night she dried them off dredged them in flour and fried them in bacon fat We would have a feed fit for a king Mmmmrdquo
Eulachon image from DFO-MPOgcca
The Arrival of Springs
SALVATION FISHErika Anderson
Header photo courtesy of Museum at Campbell River
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A true naturalist Jim Swift was born in Stonewall Manitoba just outside Winnipeg Due to his fatherrsquos health issues his family moved to the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island Swift remembers going to school in Royston and his first real introduction to art there ldquoI had a natu-ral born interest in the environment ndash trees riv-ers fishrdquo Swift says He recalls being young and inspired Breaking ground training horses and dogs climbing mountains and building forts are just a few of his childhood memories These are pretty good memories as Swiftrsquos health took a turn in 2015 when he was diagnosed with Alz-heimerrsquos dementia
Swift continued his passions for art and na-ture at the Atlin Centre for the Arts in Northern British Columbia where literally the horizons of art became his subjects He was influenced by nature and the stars he truly felt connect-ed spiritually with his surroundings This con-
nection brought upon his contemporary visual works and as a Metis artist this energy inspired so much of his body of work Swiftrsquos instructor at the Centre Gernot pushed him to create beyond his boundaries At that time the Cen-tre hosted twenty four artists from around the world it was a very creative environment
Being that the environment played such a big role in Swiftrsquos life he gained so many direct expe-riences with wildlife Many of these experiences translated into painted works ldquoI was on the way to Deer Lake and took a moment to rest I sat down against a maple tree to watch what was happening a young buck came right up to me and starting sniffing my shoes Irsquove encountered many animals face-to-face including a Grizzlyrdquo says Swift as he points out the picture he cap-tured of the grizzly he mentioned ldquoI painted the memory something Irsquoll never forgetrdquo
ARTIST FEATURE
JIM SWIFTNature on Parade
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Swift worked as a Fisheries Field Technician counting salmon in different regions but he also is a carpenter by trade Metis Nation sponsored Swift to get his Carpentry Instructors diploma as well as his Field Technician certification
Swift not only works as a visual artist painting he is also a writer and loves to share his experiences through storytelling With so many special times during his youth he loves the opportunity to share these experiences with the younger gen-eration of his family and others interested in his captivating stories He remembers being in the Black CreekMerville area where a wolf came up next to him and rubbed against him These are some of the amazing times in the life of Jim Swift
On a daily basis Swift is dealing with Alzheimers which has changed his life quite drastically Just before he was diagnosed he knew he wasnrsquot well he had even stopped driving Now Swift
Nature on Parade
Learn more about Jim SwiftwwwJimSwiftArtcom
relies on his partner Christina and volunteers Swift is able to attend the Adult Centre 3 times per week and has a volunteer take him out for walks and coffee Once a week he paints with Gerry who guides him to continue on and used his artistry in part as therapy
Swift has always been a lover of world music and has an extensive collection of musicmdashhe still loves to dance Swiftrsquos diagnosis changed the landscape of his life but he still feels that his art speaks to people and welcomes reactions to his work on all levels
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ARTIST FEATURE
White Buffalo Spirit 1997 Jim Swift jimswiftartcom
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White Buffalo Spirit 1997 Jim Swift jimswiftartcom
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What you think you become What you feel you attract
What you imagine you create Buddha
Our mindset is the source of the reality we live in It is the foundation for what we think and feel which informs the behaviour that shapes our life By bringing conscious-ness to our thought patterns we are able to make choic-es aligned with our vision and aspiration Our thoughts shape our actions
One of my dear friends is a successful business trainer she set a goal to contact ten businesses to set up meetings When we spoke she said Ive made five calls and its not fun Im going to stop now I need to find a different way to do it What do you think I reflected that her thought that its not fun gave her permission to stop I asked What if you keep going regardless if its fun or not What if you know for certain that one of these ten businesses will hire you in the end She laughed and finished con-tacting the rest of businesses
Catch the stories your mind is telling you What you think you become What you focus on you create more of
A client of mine owns a large fitness business When we started coaching one of his goals was to work less so he could spend more time with his family His busi-ness grows when hes there and suffers when hes not He was frustrated with his employees and he did not feel he could trust them to do the right thing when hes not present After few months of coaching we discovered he spent a significant portion of his time finding problems and fixing them as quickly as possible I asked him to be curious about what his staff might think the next time he finds a problems and ask them questions he has no answer for
Maria Ji is a professional business and life coach Maria focuses her coaching practice on supporting people to create the life of their dreams wwwmariajicoachingcom
ENTREPRENEURIAL AND LEADERSHIP COACHING Maria Ji
Three days later he reported that his team is excited to be implementing new strategies which gives him the free-dom him to be with his family and go on speaking tours
By shifting his focus from doing it the right way (his way) to empowering his team to contribute they were able to co-create new possibilities to expand the business and to support his dreams of helping others
Albert Einstein once said The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking It cannot be changed without changing our thinking
Its easy said than done However with continued prac-tice we can all master our mindset by learning to change our thinkingmdashand change our reality
Be a mindful listener of your language What story is your mind telling you If you want to change careers and the story is Well I cant possibly find a job that I love and still make the money I make right now ask yourself really Is there nobody in the world doing what they love and making the amount money they want Is that true If you say one thing and your sub-conscious mind is telling you another your actions will reflect the confusion and frustration of not having what you want
Our energy flows to where our attention goes Wether your true desire is that perfect partner your dream house a baby new job or travel around the world do whatever you can to be present to that goal Write out the detail of the house you want to live in picture your-self hopping on the plane to your adventure see yourself in your dream job and sitting in the office you want Do this activity at least three times a day
What you focus on you create more of With consistent practice everyone can be the master of their mind
Mastering Your Mindset A MUST HAVE SKILL TO MASTER YOUR BUSINESS AND YOUR LIFE
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Bud Logan
Spruce bark cones and needles can be used to make a tea or syrup that can relieve colds reduce the
fever from flu and ease joint pain that comes with these
ailments The cones produce the best medicine cones
are picked year round from the tops of young trees but
all the ingredients have various components that when
cooked together complement each other both in taste
and in the ability to work as medicine
Directions for tea Usually about 15 cones along with
needles and bark are boiled for 10 to 15 minutes in a pot
of water to make tea The longer they boil the stronger
the medicine becomes strain the liquid before drink-
ing it Spruce tea relieves coughing and sore throats and
stuffed chests Those who are sick with colds can take
it three or four times a day for up to five days You can
cool this tea and serve over ice if you like Sweeten to
taste with honey or brown sugar syrup
Directions for syrup To make a syrup that can be used
like any cold syrup as well as a winter treat when put
on ice cream requires a bit more work To make a basic
syrup you add to a big pot all the ingredients and cover
with water boil then simmer the mix for hours until it
has reduced down to about a quarter of its contents and
strain Then add the sweetener and there it is
I like to use three cups of needles around 15 spruce
cones about a cup of fir needles for a cystitis flavor and
some spruce gum if handy The spruce gum is strong
in medicine and only a small amount should be used
Cover with about 6 cups of water and boil this gently
until it has reduced down to 3 cups in volume Strain
this
Add to this mixture about ten rose hips place these
in a tied muslin bag when adding to avoid getting any
hip hairs in the mix as these will give one an itchy bot-
tom Along with the hips add some hawthorn berries
and crow berries both can be gathered in the late fall
winter months dont worry if the hawthorn berries are
dried out as this is best Crow berries are gathered up in
the high country and can be found even when covered
in snow You can replace these berries with store bought
berries if you must To this add a teaspoon of cinnamon
and you could add some grated orange or lemon peel
for flavor Bring to a boil and then simmer until you
have a cup of fluid left strain again and add your sweet-
ener Honey works well or add a sugar sweetener
To make a brown sugar sweetener just add equal amounts
of brown sugar and water boil down while stirring until
it is a thick mixture For every cup of syrup you will add
a cup of honey or sugar mixture simmer this for about
10 minutes cool and place in a glass container It will stay
good for a month or more in the fridge
The Spruce tree has many medicinal uses the sap that
can be found year round on spruce trees and in green
firewood can be used to soothe irritated skin and when
applied to cuts helps healing and reduces the chance
of infection You are looking for new sap that has re-
cently run from the wood of the tree
Collect sap thatrsquos really sticky and clear Warm it in the
same amount of water until itrsquos melted and then put
an equal or slightly smaller amount of Vaseline Use a
clean stick and stir it
slowly You can use
this as a cream for
cuts and sore mus-
cles It smells nice
too it should always
be kept at room
temperature
EatLOCAL Spruce Medicine
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Happy New Year Can you believe January 2018 is almost overhellip and Spring is just around the corner This issue is about Harvesting and Gatheringmdashbut how does this relate to Staging and Home ownership you ask Well let me tell you
The possessions we have spent years gathering can bring us much joy and invoke great memories of family and friends and donrsquot forget fur babies The buck head in the man cave that reminds hubby of that great weekend hunting trip with the boys or the dried roses from a special Valentines day in the master bedroom Itrsquos amazing how special these are to us
Letrsquos talk about harvesting In todays market with houses sell-ing for multiple offers your home can reap a plentiful bounty at harvest Here are some stats to show you the potential
2017 Real Estate in Campbell River
bull The average sale price of a was up 18bull Houses sold within 42 days at 98 of asking (Nov 123
Dec107)bull Houses made up 63 of sales and Condos 31bull Willow Point prices up 20 Campbell River Central 17bull 136 houses sold for over $500000
Now lets talk about gathering and harvesting together A home desired by multiple buyers will allow you to reap the largest harvest on your biggest investment Having your house Market Ready by reducing possessions gathered over the years will allow your house to look bigger feel more open and inviting This gives potential buys a sense of calm and tran-quility If the buyer doesnrsquot FALL IN LOVE with your home they wont buy it
Not sure what to store or remove Idyllic Homes is here to help Everything you donrsquot immediately need while your house is for sale can possibly be packed away And not to bring it to the new home but to donate it This small step can be done over the ldquorainy seasonrdquo we are currently experiencing and you will be well on your way to being Market Ready for Spring
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Uncovering food sensitivities can be a challenge and often involves a lot of guess work We use a non-invasive method to quickly screen for over 200
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GATHERING amp HARVESTING This is a trick you wont find in running magazines wont learn from famous athletes It began like most of our father amp son runs Ryan in his yellow stroller me pushing wildly behind Sunset was two hours away enough to bring us across town to the mythical Hilltop Store where I had promised him his very first Clif Bar
I expected to be there in about an hour instead my run lasted seven minutes Suddenly the front of the stroller reared up like a cocoon about to burst And it was for my sons voice shouted Now Ryan wants get out
My running place subsided and out came Ryan After all exercise is more important for him than me With the right training I can run 50K but with the wrong training my son could become an elite couch potato Our rule is simple if he wants to rest let him rest If he wants to go let him go Its a training plan tailored for toddlers
Now I had a helper pushing our stroller calling out to pedestrians and puppies examining the trails drain-age system closely The water goes in that pipe over there and comes out over here You see that Daddy Daddy did see that And I also saw an old yellow bull-dozer parked beside the trail for us to enjoy
The 1946 Caterpillar was looking great despite wear from many tiny sneakers Ryan held out his arms and I boosted him up showed him how to not trip over the gearbox He put on his driving mittens grasped the cold iron levers We were no longer behind schedule -- we were operating outside of time on our very own track The old dozer shuddered and roared to life vivid in our shared imagination Sunlight fell across us as it did back then as it will in all the years ahead
The stroller waited patiently headlamp tucked away for the inevitable nighttime run VROOM the bull-dozer said through Ryan Hand in hand we rumbled towards the future
GROWING UP COASTAL
Joseph McLean lives in Powell River where he runs a computer specialty store a whimsical blog and the occasional marathon FacebookcomGrowingUpCoastal
Joseph McLean
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She has to be the center of attention all the time Narcissistic mothers love to be waited on Older narcissis-tic mothers often use the natural limitations of aging to manipulate dramas often by neglecting their health or by doing things they know will make them ill This gives her the opportunity to cash in on the investment she made while training you to wait on her as a child Then she calls you demanding your presence immediately If you dont provide the attention she needs you look extremely bad to everyone else
She manipulates your emotions in order to feed on your pain She will not seem to care how much the ma-nipulation of her emotions and the self-pity repels other people One weird behavior that is very common to nar-cissists her dramas may also center around the tragedies of other people often relating how much she suffered by association and trying to distress her listeners as she cries over the horrible murder of someone she wouldnt recog-nize if they had passed her on the street
Shes selfish and willful She always makes sure she has the best of everything She insists on having her own way all the time and she will ruthlessly manipulatively pursue it even if what she wants isnt worth all the effort shes put-ting into it
She is self centered Shell give you hand-me-downs or market something for herself as a gift for you (I thought Id give you my old bicycle and buy myself a new one)New gifts are often obviously cheap and are usually things that dont suit you or that you cant use or are a quid pro quo if you buy her the gift she wants she will buy you an item of your choice She may buy you a gift and get the identical item for herself or take you shopping for a gift and get herself something nice at the same time to make herself feel better She is very defensive and extremely sensitive to any criticism If you criticize or defy her she will explode with fury threaten storm rage and may become violent Not all narcissists abuse physically but most do often in sub-
tle deniable ways It allows them to vent their rage at your failure to be the solution to their internal havoc and si-multaneously to teach you to fear them Narcissists also abuse by exposing you to violence If one of your siblings got beaten she made sure you saw
She is never wrong about anything No matter what shes done she wont ever genuinely apologize for any-thing Instead any time she feels she is being made to apologize she will sulk and pout issue an insulting apolo-gy or negate the apology she has just made with justifica-tions qualifications or self pity
She makes you look crazy If you try to confront her about something shes done shell tell you that you have a very vivid imagination (this is a phrase commonly used by abusers of all sorts to invalidate your experience of their abuse) that you dont know what youre talking about or that she has no idea what youre talking about This is an extremely aggressive and exceptionally infuriating tactic called gaslighting common to abusers of all kinds Your perceptions of reality are continually undermined so that you end up without any confidence in your intuition your memory or your powers of reasoning
She Lies To outsiders shell lie thoughtfully and delib-erately always in a way that can be covered up if shes confronted with her lie She will claim to be unable to re-member bad things she has done Lying is one way that she creates conflict in the relationships and lives of those around her
Negotiating the Legacy of a NARCISSISTIC MOTHER
PART 2
SHIFT HAPPENS Andrea Wagemaker
Author unknown repurposed by Andrea Wagemaker in hope that it will be of help to daughters of Narcissistic mothers
I am a Licensed Clinical Hypnotherapist and Certified Life Coach specializing in working with daughters of Narcissistic Mothers Through Hypnosis and a personalized coaching program you will begin to start taking control of your negative thought pat-terns reclaim your life and stop the toxic legacy To set up your life changing appointment call Shift Happens Coaching and Clinical Hypnotherapy at 250-338-3401
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Chris Dobranski was born in Edmonton Alberta and by all means is an all-Canadian guy His special artistic talents really shine
through his mixed media work gemstone carving and metal forging Based
out of Tahsis over the past decade Dobranski has been back and forth to
Europe Germany and Russia completely focused on his art He now spends
most of his time in Germany getting ready to launch his Studio Gallery in
February 2018 While Dobranski started his
career as a hospital technician on the West
Coast of British Columbia he was drawn to
carve in his off time ldquoWhen I was in Haida
Gwaii and the hospital work ended I started
carving full time he remembers
ldquoI
had been
carving for
about ten years
but it wasnrsquot until
moving to Haida Gwaii
that I truly started to respect and
enjoy bringing mediums to life working
with Fred Watmough my teacher friend
and carving partner He instilled in me the
notion that every piece is a practice piece
Every time I showed him what I thought
was a finished piece he would smile and say
ldquoItrsquos nice but when are you going to finish itrdquo Those
words have pushed me to improve and allow me to test
the bounds of insanity by illusion and lightrdquo Dobranski
writes in his bio
Dobranski spent time designing knives and practicing metal
work with Forge Master Jean Colin each knife receives a special
hand-carved handle by Chris He works with many mediums his
work is incredibly complex and takes hundreds of hours ldquoFamily crests
can take 400 plus hours as they are specialty pieces heirlooms really
Gemstones can easily take 400-500 hours to cut Clients are always thrilled
with the end workrdquo Dobranski says
ldquoI found it extremely difficult to be qualified as an Artist in Canada with no
formal education or gallery exhibits I decided to seek out the capital of gem-
stone carving and found myself in Rheinland-Pfalz which really is my sec-
ond home on the Rhine Riverrdquo
The village Dobranski resides with his fianceacute Gisla is built for carvers Before
power they ran water wheels to create power for the artists He truly is follow-
WELLNESS ARTIST
Connect with Chris Dobranski through Facebook and Twitter
Chris DobranskiCUTS LIKE A KNIFE
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ing his roots and heritage from his family who are still
based in Alberta While working for established gem-
stone carvers he decided he needed to create space for
himself and open his own studio gallery From quartz
crystals to yew wood to iron Dobranski is ready for his
space to open to the public and feels well supported by
his European clients and North American ones too ldquoAll
the tools and machines are set up now the gemstone
roughing machine is ready Therersquos room for up to two
other carvers maybe a goldsmithrdquo he speculates
Dobranskirsquos talents are tremendous and show through
his works and awards his Jade Swordfish won First at
the 2014 Jade Symposium where he also was awarded
in the Sculpture-Gold Category He continues to learn
everydaymdashpracticing carving learning languages and
building relationships especially with the Master Carv-
ers in the village and neighbouring regions ldquoAlthough
Irsquom on a work visa now is the time to look how we treat
each other Facing racism is facing big barriers but I
see globalization connecting the next generationsrdquo says
Dobranski He is planning to be back in Tahsis this sum-
mer to reconnect
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For more of Dr Pincottrsquos articles visit wwwPerceptiveHealthca or wwwdrpincottcom and wwwbcnaca to find an ND near you
We are well into 2018 and most have long forgotten their New Years Resolutions I hope to inspire you to gather a few new habits over the next year to con-tribute to your physical health and your mental and brain health too Physical trainer Amber Joliat recommends set-ting 30 day intentions from New Moon to New Moon
I was happy to see the Globe amp Mail headline ldquoYour smart-phone addiction is making you stupid And inattentive And anti-social And unhealthyrdquo on January 6 The aver-age daily user looks at their phone 150 times and spends 3-5 hours on them Tristan Harris a former product manager at Google educates people through ldquoTime Well Spentrdquo on the dangers of the social media platform that causes spurts of dopamine creating real addictions The former vice-president of Facebook prohibits his own chil-dren from social media
In ldquoThe Big Disconnectrdquo Catherine Steiner-Adair explains that children ages 4-18 feel frustration fatigue and loss when they come home to parents who are on their de-vices With recent spikes in mental health issues includ-ing ADD among adolescents and the concomitant rise in electronic devices it behooves parents to learn ways to set limits on smartphone usage Intention Unplug for hours during the day
I read or listen to the radio to get the news rather than watch it I can then control the emotional impact I read the Saturday Globe amp Mail and then for fun I watch or listen to comedy to get the rest CBC Radio One Because News This Hour Has 22 Minutes and Rick Mercer Report Hey humor is great for mental health and I learn a lot
The blue light emitting from our devices causes eye dis-eases and strain According to my eye doctor more than
two hours of exposure per day is contributing to Macular Degeneration damage to the retina and vision loss Apply ldquoNight Shiftrdquo or ldquoTwilightrdquo to your devices from 10pm to 7am Optometrists provide protective eye wear or yellow tinting of lenses as options
One of the favorite parts of our ldquomorning boot camprdquo ex-ercise class is the stretching section when 10 minutes of healing music is played Music has a huge impact on men-tal health so find ldquohealingrdquo music to help with stress
Discover the joy of adding 100 pure essential oils to your life with Young Living or Doterra Learn to make your own blends to treat stress headaches muscle aches and insom-nia to lessen the over the counter toxic drugs ldquoThievesrdquo blend a great household cleaner reduces chemical use in the home Drop doses of edible oils such as lemon lime or orange to ldquosoda streamrdquo water will get the pop out of the house
Cook with a pressure cooker Pick one made with stain-less steel and discover how you can make a full meal from scratch in 30-45 minutes You will be amazed at the flavor and the ease
Spend less than you make and start a holiday account Re-place going out for coffee and lunch everyday with taking your lunch to work
Pick a new applemdashie honey crispmdashand eat one every day
Read ldquoMindful Drinkingrdquo by Rosamund Dean and ldquoDrinkrdquo by Ann Dowsett Johnston to help change your relation-ship with alcohol decrease your consumption and add to your holiday account
Happy Gathering
Gathering Treasures FOR YOUR HAPPINESS
NATUROPATHIC INSPIRATIONSIngrid Pincott ND
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Wendy Johnstone is the founder of Keystone Eldercare Solutions With a Masters Degree in Gerontology and close to 20 years experience Wendy is passionate about supporting seniors and caregivers wwwkeystoneeldercarecom
Making the decision to move a spouse or aging parent into long term care is one of the most dif-ficult decisions families make Guilt resentment confu-sion and relief are just some of the emotions caregivers experience Many families tend to underestimate how difficult the transition can be and often find themselves unprepared emotionally and practically
Family caregivers and the person they care for are often overwhelmed by the magnitude of the decision and the process Itrsquos not only the move itself rather the prepara-tion of the move and the adjustment post-move Before we get into the nitty-gritty itrsquos actually helpful to clarify what is meant by ldquolong term carerdquo Trust me there are so many different ways to describe this form of housing it makes me dizzy
Itrsquos technically called Complex Care however other more common terms used are long term care residential care and nursing home What it really means a facility that provides 24-hour skilled nursing care and supervi-sion for people who are no longer able to care for them-selves Staff members administer medications and assist residents with daily activities such as eating bathing and dressing Less than 5 of Canadians live in complex care facilities with an average age being well into their late 80s Eligibility for a government subsidized complex care fa-cility is evaluated and determined by a case manager at your local Health Authority Factors considered include health status the family caregiverrsquos ability to provide the necessary care and support in the home and if the com-munity resources currently being used are appropriate safe and sustainable Those assessed as having the great-est and urgent needs are given priority for admission to the first available and appropriate bed Cost is a daily rate based on 80 of a seniors income There are also private Residential Care facilities where no subsidies are available
Once a decision is made it can feel like having to wait it
out Some families feel this part of the transition is very difficult with the uncertainty of when a bed will be avail-able and feeling they need to be prepared for a move at any time Some families and the person being cared for experience increased anxiety and stress during this period
Building a circle of support people is really important Choose a team of people to support you emotionally and physically as well as supports who have very practical skills including having cared for someone in complex care legal and financial experience excellent listener etc If you are a joiner think about a Caregiverrsquos Support group There are several groups for specific diseases such as stroke Parkinsonrsquos and dementia If you are having dif-ficulty finding information accessing these groups please contact me directly and Irsquoll point you in the right direction
I know it is easier said than done however caring for yourself as a caregiver is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family member Your role as a caregiver doesnrsquot end when the person you are caring for moves into complex care
Navigating the HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
Wendy Johnstone
Long Term Care
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Chad is the owner of Fitness Etc in Campbell River Courtenay Parksville He and his staff are always here to help Whether its product knowledge or help with diet and training advice they are here for you wwwfitness-etcca
FITNESS ETC Chad Braithwaite
With the New Years resolution crowd in full swing this time of year in every local gym across Canada I have decided to focus this month on the Top 10 gym peevesNow this isnt every peeve but these are the most common ones that will drive the average person up the wall So please remember that when you go to the gym it comes down to RE-SPECT for others that are there to do the same thing you are
Unracked WeightsBy far the most common complaint among regular gym-go-ers is that of un-racked weights Be it dumbbells kettlebells weight plates or bars lifters who are disrespectful enough to leave equipment scattered on the floor flat out SUCK Theres no nice way to state it Rather than do the courteous (and proper) thing and pick up after themselves these individuals leave things strewn about weaving a path of destruction that would make a crazed military general envious No matter if youre lifting 40 lbs or 400 lbs re-rack the weights when youre done
People on Cell PhonesOh to be a lifter in the glory days of bodybuilding with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno You know when people were actually focused on lifting weights at the gym and not talking on cell phones While modern times have done won-ders for portable communication devices the downside is that these same smartphones are attached to the hands and ears of every bro and girl at the gym Heads up cell phone addicts mdash the gym is for LIFTING not talking texting or insta-snapping and face-gramming your friends
People with CamerasThese days every guy or girl with some sort of camera thinks heshe is a celebrity or YouTube star in the making These wannabe fitness celebs troll in and around the gym with their handy camera and filming crew shooting everything from their foam rolling to cool down and everything in between Rather
than focus on actually lifting these folks are focused getting the proper lighting set to make their bicep or glute look picture perfect Do everyone a favor and save the camera antics for your own time not when the rest of us are making gains
Not using HeadphonesHaving the right music playing during your workout can help you get an edge and grind out an extra rep or two while train-ing The wonders of modern technology have given us the ability to listen to our own preferred music rather than the ir-ritating techno or emo-rock blasted in corporate gyms across the country
However there are those individuals who absolutely refuse to use headphones with their audio playerscell phones and feel the need to share their music preferences with the other 25 people in the gym Listen we each have our own music likes and genres You might enjoy listening to Bieber on constant repeat but the rest of us could really do without that crap
ScreamingThere must be a scientific study somewhere in the bro maga-zines that proves that grunting shouting and screaming helps you lift more weights Theres no other explanation for why the muscle-bound bros at the gym scream incessantly even while doing their warm-ups Sure if youre going for a 1RM max squat or deadlift you might be compelled to scream out of sheer exertion but more often than not your screaming is setting you up for a hard jab in the throat
Broken Water FountainMost days gym rats are walking around with gallon jugs of water (which is completely unnecessary in its own right But for those of us using a standard shaker or reusable water bottle nothing is more irritating than trying to fill up your water bottle before or during your workout and the water fountain is broken How is this even possible Continued on next page
Chads Top Ten
GYM PET PEEVES
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Heartstrong Fitness provides one-on-one kinesiology exercise physiology and personal training programming to clients across the North Island The ultimate goal is to increase physical literacy across the ages across the island and help North Islanders be their most active and healthy selves heartstrongfitnesscom
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Puddles of SweatYes during intense weight lifting youre going to sweat and when in a particularly poorly ventilated gym youre likely to be dripping in sweat No matter how much or little you do sweat or how well (poorly) the place is air-conditioned there is NO excuse for leaving a giant puddle of your DNA on the floor machine bench or exercise mat You wouldnt want to lay back on somebody elses giant pool of sweat and the rest of us dont want to touch yours If youre a profuse sweater carry a towel with you around the gym and wipe up after yourself
ExhibitionistsFortunately most people are considerate enough to walk around the gym in remotely acceptable clothing The same cant be said for the locker room There are showers stalls and changing rooms for a reason You might have the phy-sique of Adonis reincarnate but the rest of the people in the locker room dont need a front row seat to your private show-ing of the Full Monty
Set InterruptersWe all know this guy hes the one that comes up to you in the middle of doing leg press and asks Can I hop in real quick
While youre focused on not getting crushed by the stack of plates on each side of the machine this bozo is wondering if he can interrupt your workout so he can keep his circuit train-ing routine going unimpeded If someone is training and not wasting time or taking excessively long breaks at a certain sta-tion have some freaking patience and wait until theyre done
Hogging MachinesBuilding off the previous pet peeve comes the guy at the gym who hogs the machine This is the guy who continues to oc-cupy a machine talking to other bros or texting on his phone between sets or even worse after hes completely finished If youre going to take a 10-minute break between sets get off the machine and let other people work in
Have some respectThe gym is a sacred environment and when youre worship-ping at the temple of gains show some respect for the loca-tion and those in attendance If youre guilty of one or sev-eral of these gym pet peeves consider doing some personal homework on yourself and fix these annoying habits Other-wise build your own personal gym at home where you can do whatever you want however you want
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HEARTSTRONG Sarah Wright
70 years ago humans had a lot more physical work to do in their day to day life Today it takes effort to get moving and get active Kids were able to roam a lot farther from home which meant more unorganized physical activity and the opportuni-ty to build skills around decision making which leads to more confidence
On the flip side of that wersquove come a long way in terms of fig-uring out how to help people move better more efficiently and with more confidence How much exercise or activity do you really need to do A term called Physical Literacy has become a very hot topic over the last few years
The International Physical Literacy Association describes it as the motivation confidence physical competence knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engage-ment in physical activities (Whitehead 2016)
Many middle aged clients have become inactive as a result of both less inherent and automatic physical activity in their day to day lives but also because they may lack the skills and knowledge on how to get moving in a variety of different ways ndash either they havenrsquot been active in the past or a condition has changed the way they need to move There is no one perfect way our bodies need variety and most importantly we need to do the things we enjoy this encourages physical emotional spiritual and mental health and also means we will stick with it
Physical Literacy is a new catch phrase that encompasses a positive attitude towards being active and having the physical skills to do it The focus is mainly on giving children the chance to learn about their bodies on a variety of surfaces challenge themselves and ultimately have the confidence to try new things
I encourage you to ask your childrenrsquos coaches if they know what physical literacy is and whether every child they come in contact with is going to leave every practice with a positive feeling
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Physical Literacy
Sarah Wright is a Certified Exercise Physiologist and Practicing Kinesiologist and co-owner of Heart Strong Fitness
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BEING HUMAN James L Anderson
The Human Dream
We Humans today are on a collision course where civilization and our biosphere may not survive The tiny cabal of supreme elite now ruling us cannot save us Those Global Fools think it is ldquotheirrdquo world It is not It is OURS It is ours to lose
Somehow we have to come together and believe we can change the world again It is time you and I reach be-yond our desperate separate lives and stand together as one life force and do the impossible hand in hand
We must make it through
The finest thing any of our leaders can do for us is to truly believe in each of us enough so that they inspire us to be more than we thought we could possibly become Our life force has done the impossible before We must do it again
Deep within us each of us has the potential to leave behind our primitive state of mind and become one
PART 1
whole golden new civilization together
We have always secretly known that Universe would one day summon the life spirit inside us to a final con-vergence with the reason why you and I were given the gift of life It is the lesson of life and eternity It is what Universe means
Deep inside in the heart center we have known thatthere will come a point where Humankind and Uni-verse itself will be poised finally on the fulcrum of eternity on the threshold of total oblivion or a new dawnhellip a new dream This is that point This is that dream
Human beings must learn to truly care for each other or Humankind will perish from this earth
We either live together or die apart
wwwjames-l-andersoncom
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Part of BCrsquos working coast
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At the age of 31 Albert ldquoGingerrdquo Goodwin was shot deadHis story begins long before that though Gingers father worked the coal mines in Yorkshire England and at the age of 12 Ginger got a job driving the pit ponies The Goodwins along with many other families were evict-ed from their company houses after a strike at the mine which lasted for two years This might have made most people quit coal mining but Ginger found work in sever-al other mining companies and kept at it But continuing Minersrsquo strikes kept the mines shutting down and by the time he was 19 he was on his way to a new country where he hoped to find better working conditions He was on his way to Canada
Arriving in 1909 he found work in a mine in Glace Bay Nova Scotia but soon enough there were strikes in Can-ada as well It was the same as in Englandmdashpoor con-ditions low pay and no days off With the strikes came evictions and hard-working families were left starving By 1910 Albert was heading west to BC working first in the Kootenays before heading to Vancouver Island and settling in Cumberland It was a beautiful town but the mines were very dangerousmdashmethane was the biggest danger with explosions happening all time Ten years earlier 64 men died in one such incident
Ginger was a socialist and he fought for the men in the mines becoming well-known as a labour leader over a strike lasting two years It failed mostly due to the loom-ing warmdashcoal was needed The local companies took note of Gingers involvement and blacklisted him in the local mines
He then took work in a smelter in Trail Perhaps not very impressive to look at Albert had a powerful voice and taking up the union cause he quickly moved up the ranks and was soon Vice-President of the BC Federation of Labour and President of the Trail Labour Council
In 1917 the Canadian Government introduced the Draft Goodwin was against the war but signed up and applied for a deferment Many others followed suit in seeking a
deferment When he was assessed for service he was found to have bad teeth and be in poor health small and in rough shape he received his deferment
He continued to fight for the workers and was instru-mental in a strike that shut down the smelter Just two weeks after the strike be-gan Albert was called back in for another assessment and was found to be fit for service He had no interest in fighting in Europemdash instead he headed off to Cum-berland and from there into the wilds of Vancouver Island Many others joined him helped by the people of Cumberland and labour leader Joe Naylor a social-ist and union activist who been a mentor to Goodwin
The Dominion Police were tasked with apprehending the deserters but after three months the Police were no closer to finding them The Police hired a special constable named Dan Campbell who had been a policeman until he was fired for corruption He was a man who knew his way around the forest and was good with a rifle
On July 27 Campbell came upon Goodwin in the woods where he was picking berries and shot him claiming self-defence Many did not believe his claim and he was arrested and charged with manslaughter
When Albert ldquoGingerrdquo Goodwin was buried the mines shut down and everyone walked behind his coffin in a huge procession In Vancouver the unions called for a one day strike in honour of Goodwinmdash5500 workers left their jobs the army was called in and there was much violence
Shortly after his arrest a grand jury agreed that Don Campbell had fired in self-defence He was set free
Walking in their Footsteps ALBERT GINGER GOODWINBud Logan
Photo courtesy Cumberland Museum
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Their arrival to the rivers was perfectly timed showing up at the end of winter when most
of the stored food supplies were depleted The much
needed influx of these
abundant and nutri-
ent-rich fish earned them
the name lsquosalvationrsquo or
lsquosaviourrsquo fish among
many First Nations peo-
ple The eulachon is a
small delicate member
of the smelt family They
are anadromous meaning that they come to fresh wa-
ter to spawn after spending from 1 to 3 years in the
ocean
The word lsquoeulachonrsquo is derived from Chinook a trade
language constructed out of elements of North Coast
First Nations languages English and French There are
many spelling variations of their name including ool-
ichan ooligan hooligan and ulichan The Kwakwala
word for the eulachon grease is Trsquolina
North Coast First Nations have relied upon eula-
chon for thousands of years and historically large
groups of people would gather at major fishing sites
to catch process and trade eulachon and eulachon oil
The well-established trading routes were even called
lsquogreasersquo trails in reference to the trade in eulachon oil
In recent years eulachon numbers have been on the
decline and little information is available to explain
the reasons for this Despite the decline eulachon re-
mains an important and very highly valued tradition-
al food amongst coastal First Nations
Nutritional analysis of eulachon grease has shown it to
be a rich source of Vitamin A and Omega-3 fatty acids
The fish as a whole are a good source of calcium iron
and zinc The oil was traditionally extracted by allow-
ing the fish to decay for a week or two then adding
boiling water so that the grease would rise to the top
and could be skimmed
off It would then solidify
like butter at room tem-
perature The fish were
also dried and because
of their high oil content
it is said that they were
sometimes burned like
candles earning them
the nickname lsquocandlefishrsquo
A long time resident of the BC Coast Florence Tick-
ner grew up in a floating logging camp in the 1930s
and in her book Fish Hooks amp Caulk Boots she described
eulachon being an important source of food for her
family
Every year in the early spring the oolichan swam to the rivers to spawn and we would fish them in King-come Inlet The fish were so thick that you couldnrsquot see the bottom of the river and it was easy to scoop them out of the water
We always had a stone crock containing oolichan in brine Mom would take out enough for a feed and give them a good rinse then put them to soak overnight The next morning she would change the water and that night she dried them off dredged them in flour and fried them in bacon fat We would have a feed fit for a king Mmmmrdquo
Eulachon image from DFO-MPOgcca
The Arrival of Springs
SALVATION FISHErika Anderson
Header photo courtesy of Museum at Campbell River
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A true naturalist Jim Swift was born in Stonewall Manitoba just outside Winnipeg Due to his fatherrsquos health issues his family moved to the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island Swift remembers going to school in Royston and his first real introduction to art there ldquoI had a natu-ral born interest in the environment ndash trees riv-ers fishrdquo Swift says He recalls being young and inspired Breaking ground training horses and dogs climbing mountains and building forts are just a few of his childhood memories These are pretty good memories as Swiftrsquos health took a turn in 2015 when he was diagnosed with Alz-heimerrsquos dementia
Swift continued his passions for art and na-ture at the Atlin Centre for the Arts in Northern British Columbia where literally the horizons of art became his subjects He was influenced by nature and the stars he truly felt connect-ed spiritually with his surroundings This con-
nection brought upon his contemporary visual works and as a Metis artist this energy inspired so much of his body of work Swiftrsquos instructor at the Centre Gernot pushed him to create beyond his boundaries At that time the Cen-tre hosted twenty four artists from around the world it was a very creative environment
Being that the environment played such a big role in Swiftrsquos life he gained so many direct expe-riences with wildlife Many of these experiences translated into painted works ldquoI was on the way to Deer Lake and took a moment to rest I sat down against a maple tree to watch what was happening a young buck came right up to me and starting sniffing my shoes Irsquove encountered many animals face-to-face including a Grizzlyrdquo says Swift as he points out the picture he cap-tured of the grizzly he mentioned ldquoI painted the memory something Irsquoll never forgetrdquo
ARTIST FEATURE
JIM SWIFTNature on Parade
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Swift worked as a Fisheries Field Technician counting salmon in different regions but he also is a carpenter by trade Metis Nation sponsored Swift to get his Carpentry Instructors diploma as well as his Field Technician certification
Swift not only works as a visual artist painting he is also a writer and loves to share his experiences through storytelling With so many special times during his youth he loves the opportunity to share these experiences with the younger gen-eration of his family and others interested in his captivating stories He remembers being in the Black CreekMerville area where a wolf came up next to him and rubbed against him These are some of the amazing times in the life of Jim Swift
On a daily basis Swift is dealing with Alzheimers which has changed his life quite drastically Just before he was diagnosed he knew he wasnrsquot well he had even stopped driving Now Swift
Nature on Parade
Learn more about Jim SwiftwwwJimSwiftArtcom
relies on his partner Christina and volunteers Swift is able to attend the Adult Centre 3 times per week and has a volunteer take him out for walks and coffee Once a week he paints with Gerry who guides him to continue on and used his artistry in part as therapy
Swift has always been a lover of world music and has an extensive collection of musicmdashhe still loves to dance Swiftrsquos diagnosis changed the landscape of his life but he still feels that his art speaks to people and welcomes reactions to his work on all levels
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ARTIST FEATURE
White Buffalo Spirit 1997 Jim Swift jimswiftartcom
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White Buffalo Spirit 1997 Jim Swift jimswiftartcom
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H E A LT H amp W E L L N E SS
What you think you become What you feel you attract
What you imagine you create Buddha
Our mindset is the source of the reality we live in It is the foundation for what we think and feel which informs the behaviour that shapes our life By bringing conscious-ness to our thought patterns we are able to make choic-es aligned with our vision and aspiration Our thoughts shape our actions
One of my dear friends is a successful business trainer she set a goal to contact ten businesses to set up meetings When we spoke she said Ive made five calls and its not fun Im going to stop now I need to find a different way to do it What do you think I reflected that her thought that its not fun gave her permission to stop I asked What if you keep going regardless if its fun or not What if you know for certain that one of these ten businesses will hire you in the end She laughed and finished con-tacting the rest of businesses
Catch the stories your mind is telling you What you think you become What you focus on you create more of
A client of mine owns a large fitness business When we started coaching one of his goals was to work less so he could spend more time with his family His busi-ness grows when hes there and suffers when hes not He was frustrated with his employees and he did not feel he could trust them to do the right thing when hes not present After few months of coaching we discovered he spent a significant portion of his time finding problems and fixing them as quickly as possible I asked him to be curious about what his staff might think the next time he finds a problems and ask them questions he has no answer for
Maria Ji is a professional business and life coach Maria focuses her coaching practice on supporting people to create the life of their dreams wwwmariajicoachingcom
ENTREPRENEURIAL AND LEADERSHIP COACHING Maria Ji
Three days later he reported that his team is excited to be implementing new strategies which gives him the free-dom him to be with his family and go on speaking tours
By shifting his focus from doing it the right way (his way) to empowering his team to contribute they were able to co-create new possibilities to expand the business and to support his dreams of helping others
Albert Einstein once said The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking It cannot be changed without changing our thinking
Its easy said than done However with continued prac-tice we can all master our mindset by learning to change our thinkingmdashand change our reality
Be a mindful listener of your language What story is your mind telling you If you want to change careers and the story is Well I cant possibly find a job that I love and still make the money I make right now ask yourself really Is there nobody in the world doing what they love and making the amount money they want Is that true If you say one thing and your sub-conscious mind is telling you another your actions will reflect the confusion and frustration of not having what you want
Our energy flows to where our attention goes Wether your true desire is that perfect partner your dream house a baby new job or travel around the world do whatever you can to be present to that goal Write out the detail of the house you want to live in picture your-self hopping on the plane to your adventure see yourself in your dream job and sitting in the office you want Do this activity at least three times a day
What you focus on you create more of With consistent practice everyone can be the master of their mind
Mastering Your Mindset A MUST HAVE SKILL TO MASTER YOUR BUSINESS AND YOUR LIFE
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Bud Logan
Spruce bark cones and needles can be used to make a tea or syrup that can relieve colds reduce the
fever from flu and ease joint pain that comes with these
ailments The cones produce the best medicine cones
are picked year round from the tops of young trees but
all the ingredients have various components that when
cooked together complement each other both in taste
and in the ability to work as medicine
Directions for tea Usually about 15 cones along with
needles and bark are boiled for 10 to 15 minutes in a pot
of water to make tea The longer they boil the stronger
the medicine becomes strain the liquid before drink-
ing it Spruce tea relieves coughing and sore throats and
stuffed chests Those who are sick with colds can take
it three or four times a day for up to five days You can
cool this tea and serve over ice if you like Sweeten to
taste with honey or brown sugar syrup
Directions for syrup To make a syrup that can be used
like any cold syrup as well as a winter treat when put
on ice cream requires a bit more work To make a basic
syrup you add to a big pot all the ingredients and cover
with water boil then simmer the mix for hours until it
has reduced down to about a quarter of its contents and
strain Then add the sweetener and there it is
I like to use three cups of needles around 15 spruce
cones about a cup of fir needles for a cystitis flavor and
some spruce gum if handy The spruce gum is strong
in medicine and only a small amount should be used
Cover with about 6 cups of water and boil this gently
until it has reduced down to 3 cups in volume Strain
this
Add to this mixture about ten rose hips place these
in a tied muslin bag when adding to avoid getting any
hip hairs in the mix as these will give one an itchy bot-
tom Along with the hips add some hawthorn berries
and crow berries both can be gathered in the late fall
winter months dont worry if the hawthorn berries are
dried out as this is best Crow berries are gathered up in
the high country and can be found even when covered
in snow You can replace these berries with store bought
berries if you must To this add a teaspoon of cinnamon
and you could add some grated orange or lemon peel
for flavor Bring to a boil and then simmer until you
have a cup of fluid left strain again and add your sweet-
ener Honey works well or add a sugar sweetener
To make a brown sugar sweetener just add equal amounts
of brown sugar and water boil down while stirring until
it is a thick mixture For every cup of syrup you will add
a cup of honey or sugar mixture simmer this for about
10 minutes cool and place in a glass container It will stay
good for a month or more in the fridge
The Spruce tree has many medicinal uses the sap that
can be found year round on spruce trees and in green
firewood can be used to soothe irritated skin and when
applied to cuts helps healing and reduces the chance
of infection You are looking for new sap that has re-
cently run from the wood of the tree
Collect sap thatrsquos really sticky and clear Warm it in the
same amount of water until itrsquos melted and then put
an equal or slightly smaller amount of Vaseline Use a
clean stick and stir it
slowly You can use
this as a cream for
cuts and sore mus-
cles It smells nice
too it should always
be kept at room
temperature
EatLOCAL Spruce Medicine
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Happy New Year Can you believe January 2018 is almost overhellip and Spring is just around the corner This issue is about Harvesting and Gatheringmdashbut how does this relate to Staging and Home ownership you ask Well let me tell you
The possessions we have spent years gathering can bring us much joy and invoke great memories of family and friends and donrsquot forget fur babies The buck head in the man cave that reminds hubby of that great weekend hunting trip with the boys or the dried roses from a special Valentines day in the master bedroom Itrsquos amazing how special these are to us
Letrsquos talk about harvesting In todays market with houses sell-ing for multiple offers your home can reap a plentiful bounty at harvest Here are some stats to show you the potential
2017 Real Estate in Campbell River
bull The average sale price of a was up 18bull Houses sold within 42 days at 98 of asking (Nov 123
Dec107)bull Houses made up 63 of sales and Condos 31bull Willow Point prices up 20 Campbell River Central 17bull 136 houses sold for over $500000
Now lets talk about gathering and harvesting together A home desired by multiple buyers will allow you to reap the largest harvest on your biggest investment Having your house Market Ready by reducing possessions gathered over the years will allow your house to look bigger feel more open and inviting This gives potential buys a sense of calm and tran-quility If the buyer doesnrsquot FALL IN LOVE with your home they wont buy it
Not sure what to store or remove Idyllic Homes is here to help Everything you donrsquot immediately need while your house is for sale can possibly be packed away And not to bring it to the new home but to donate it This small step can be done over the ldquorainy seasonrdquo we are currently experiencing and you will be well on your way to being Market Ready for Spring
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GATHERING amp HARVESTING This is a trick you wont find in running magazines wont learn from famous athletes It began like most of our father amp son runs Ryan in his yellow stroller me pushing wildly behind Sunset was two hours away enough to bring us across town to the mythical Hilltop Store where I had promised him his very first Clif Bar
I expected to be there in about an hour instead my run lasted seven minutes Suddenly the front of the stroller reared up like a cocoon about to burst And it was for my sons voice shouted Now Ryan wants get out
My running place subsided and out came Ryan After all exercise is more important for him than me With the right training I can run 50K but with the wrong training my son could become an elite couch potato Our rule is simple if he wants to rest let him rest If he wants to go let him go Its a training plan tailored for toddlers
Now I had a helper pushing our stroller calling out to pedestrians and puppies examining the trails drain-age system closely The water goes in that pipe over there and comes out over here You see that Daddy Daddy did see that And I also saw an old yellow bull-dozer parked beside the trail for us to enjoy
The 1946 Caterpillar was looking great despite wear from many tiny sneakers Ryan held out his arms and I boosted him up showed him how to not trip over the gearbox He put on his driving mittens grasped the cold iron levers We were no longer behind schedule -- we were operating outside of time on our very own track The old dozer shuddered and roared to life vivid in our shared imagination Sunlight fell across us as it did back then as it will in all the years ahead
The stroller waited patiently headlamp tucked away for the inevitable nighttime run VROOM the bull-dozer said through Ryan Hand in hand we rumbled towards the future
GROWING UP COASTAL
Joseph McLean lives in Powell River where he runs a computer specialty store a whimsical blog and the occasional marathon FacebookcomGrowingUpCoastal
Joseph McLean
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She has to be the center of attention all the time Narcissistic mothers love to be waited on Older narcissis-tic mothers often use the natural limitations of aging to manipulate dramas often by neglecting their health or by doing things they know will make them ill This gives her the opportunity to cash in on the investment she made while training you to wait on her as a child Then she calls you demanding your presence immediately If you dont provide the attention she needs you look extremely bad to everyone else
She manipulates your emotions in order to feed on your pain She will not seem to care how much the ma-nipulation of her emotions and the self-pity repels other people One weird behavior that is very common to nar-cissists her dramas may also center around the tragedies of other people often relating how much she suffered by association and trying to distress her listeners as she cries over the horrible murder of someone she wouldnt recog-nize if they had passed her on the street
Shes selfish and willful She always makes sure she has the best of everything She insists on having her own way all the time and she will ruthlessly manipulatively pursue it even if what she wants isnt worth all the effort shes put-ting into it
She is self centered Shell give you hand-me-downs or market something for herself as a gift for you (I thought Id give you my old bicycle and buy myself a new one)New gifts are often obviously cheap and are usually things that dont suit you or that you cant use or are a quid pro quo if you buy her the gift she wants she will buy you an item of your choice She may buy you a gift and get the identical item for herself or take you shopping for a gift and get herself something nice at the same time to make herself feel better She is very defensive and extremely sensitive to any criticism If you criticize or defy her she will explode with fury threaten storm rage and may become violent Not all narcissists abuse physically but most do often in sub-
tle deniable ways It allows them to vent their rage at your failure to be the solution to their internal havoc and si-multaneously to teach you to fear them Narcissists also abuse by exposing you to violence If one of your siblings got beaten she made sure you saw
She is never wrong about anything No matter what shes done she wont ever genuinely apologize for any-thing Instead any time she feels she is being made to apologize she will sulk and pout issue an insulting apolo-gy or negate the apology she has just made with justifica-tions qualifications or self pity
She makes you look crazy If you try to confront her about something shes done shell tell you that you have a very vivid imagination (this is a phrase commonly used by abusers of all sorts to invalidate your experience of their abuse) that you dont know what youre talking about or that she has no idea what youre talking about This is an extremely aggressive and exceptionally infuriating tactic called gaslighting common to abusers of all kinds Your perceptions of reality are continually undermined so that you end up without any confidence in your intuition your memory or your powers of reasoning
She Lies To outsiders shell lie thoughtfully and delib-erately always in a way that can be covered up if shes confronted with her lie She will claim to be unable to re-member bad things she has done Lying is one way that she creates conflict in the relationships and lives of those around her
Negotiating the Legacy of a NARCISSISTIC MOTHER
PART 2
SHIFT HAPPENS Andrea Wagemaker
Author unknown repurposed by Andrea Wagemaker in hope that it will be of help to daughters of Narcissistic mothers
I am a Licensed Clinical Hypnotherapist and Certified Life Coach specializing in working with daughters of Narcissistic Mothers Through Hypnosis and a personalized coaching program you will begin to start taking control of your negative thought pat-terns reclaim your life and stop the toxic legacy To set up your life changing appointment call Shift Happens Coaching and Clinical Hypnotherapy at 250-338-3401
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Chris Dobranski was born in Edmonton Alberta and by all means is an all-Canadian guy His special artistic talents really shine
through his mixed media work gemstone carving and metal forging Based
out of Tahsis over the past decade Dobranski has been back and forth to
Europe Germany and Russia completely focused on his art He now spends
most of his time in Germany getting ready to launch his Studio Gallery in
February 2018 While Dobranski started his
career as a hospital technician on the West
Coast of British Columbia he was drawn to
carve in his off time ldquoWhen I was in Haida
Gwaii and the hospital work ended I started
carving full time he remembers
ldquoI
had been
carving for
about ten years
but it wasnrsquot until
moving to Haida Gwaii
that I truly started to respect and
enjoy bringing mediums to life working
with Fred Watmough my teacher friend
and carving partner He instilled in me the
notion that every piece is a practice piece
Every time I showed him what I thought
was a finished piece he would smile and say
ldquoItrsquos nice but when are you going to finish itrdquo Those
words have pushed me to improve and allow me to test
the bounds of insanity by illusion and lightrdquo Dobranski
writes in his bio
Dobranski spent time designing knives and practicing metal
work with Forge Master Jean Colin each knife receives a special
hand-carved handle by Chris He works with many mediums his
work is incredibly complex and takes hundreds of hours ldquoFamily crests
can take 400 plus hours as they are specialty pieces heirlooms really
Gemstones can easily take 400-500 hours to cut Clients are always thrilled
with the end workrdquo Dobranski says
ldquoI found it extremely difficult to be qualified as an Artist in Canada with no
formal education or gallery exhibits I decided to seek out the capital of gem-
stone carving and found myself in Rheinland-Pfalz which really is my sec-
ond home on the Rhine Riverrdquo
The village Dobranski resides with his fianceacute Gisla is built for carvers Before
power they ran water wheels to create power for the artists He truly is follow-
WELLNESS ARTIST
Connect with Chris Dobranski through Facebook and Twitter
Chris DobranskiCUTS LIKE A KNIFE
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ing his roots and heritage from his family who are still
based in Alberta While working for established gem-
stone carvers he decided he needed to create space for
himself and open his own studio gallery From quartz
crystals to yew wood to iron Dobranski is ready for his
space to open to the public and feels well supported by
his European clients and North American ones too ldquoAll
the tools and machines are set up now the gemstone
roughing machine is ready Therersquos room for up to two
other carvers maybe a goldsmithrdquo he speculates
Dobranskirsquos talents are tremendous and show through
his works and awards his Jade Swordfish won First at
the 2014 Jade Symposium where he also was awarded
in the Sculpture-Gold Category He continues to learn
everydaymdashpracticing carving learning languages and
building relationships especially with the Master Carv-
ers in the village and neighbouring regions ldquoAlthough
Irsquom on a work visa now is the time to look how we treat
each other Facing racism is facing big barriers but I
see globalization connecting the next generationsrdquo says
Dobranski He is planning to be back in Tahsis this sum-
mer to reconnect
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For more of Dr Pincottrsquos articles visit wwwPerceptiveHealthca or wwwdrpincottcom and wwwbcnaca to find an ND near you
We are well into 2018 and most have long forgotten their New Years Resolutions I hope to inspire you to gather a few new habits over the next year to con-tribute to your physical health and your mental and brain health too Physical trainer Amber Joliat recommends set-ting 30 day intentions from New Moon to New Moon
I was happy to see the Globe amp Mail headline ldquoYour smart-phone addiction is making you stupid And inattentive And anti-social And unhealthyrdquo on January 6 The aver-age daily user looks at their phone 150 times and spends 3-5 hours on them Tristan Harris a former product manager at Google educates people through ldquoTime Well Spentrdquo on the dangers of the social media platform that causes spurts of dopamine creating real addictions The former vice-president of Facebook prohibits his own chil-dren from social media
In ldquoThe Big Disconnectrdquo Catherine Steiner-Adair explains that children ages 4-18 feel frustration fatigue and loss when they come home to parents who are on their de-vices With recent spikes in mental health issues includ-ing ADD among adolescents and the concomitant rise in electronic devices it behooves parents to learn ways to set limits on smartphone usage Intention Unplug for hours during the day
I read or listen to the radio to get the news rather than watch it I can then control the emotional impact I read the Saturday Globe amp Mail and then for fun I watch or listen to comedy to get the rest CBC Radio One Because News This Hour Has 22 Minutes and Rick Mercer Report Hey humor is great for mental health and I learn a lot
The blue light emitting from our devices causes eye dis-eases and strain According to my eye doctor more than
two hours of exposure per day is contributing to Macular Degeneration damage to the retina and vision loss Apply ldquoNight Shiftrdquo or ldquoTwilightrdquo to your devices from 10pm to 7am Optometrists provide protective eye wear or yellow tinting of lenses as options
One of the favorite parts of our ldquomorning boot camprdquo ex-ercise class is the stretching section when 10 minutes of healing music is played Music has a huge impact on men-tal health so find ldquohealingrdquo music to help with stress
Discover the joy of adding 100 pure essential oils to your life with Young Living or Doterra Learn to make your own blends to treat stress headaches muscle aches and insom-nia to lessen the over the counter toxic drugs ldquoThievesrdquo blend a great household cleaner reduces chemical use in the home Drop doses of edible oils such as lemon lime or orange to ldquosoda streamrdquo water will get the pop out of the house
Cook with a pressure cooker Pick one made with stain-less steel and discover how you can make a full meal from scratch in 30-45 minutes You will be amazed at the flavor and the ease
Spend less than you make and start a holiday account Re-place going out for coffee and lunch everyday with taking your lunch to work
Pick a new applemdashie honey crispmdashand eat one every day
Read ldquoMindful Drinkingrdquo by Rosamund Dean and ldquoDrinkrdquo by Ann Dowsett Johnston to help change your relation-ship with alcohol decrease your consumption and add to your holiday account
Happy Gathering
Gathering Treasures FOR YOUR HAPPINESS
NATUROPATHIC INSPIRATIONSIngrid Pincott ND
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Wendy Johnstone is the founder of Keystone Eldercare Solutions With a Masters Degree in Gerontology and close to 20 years experience Wendy is passionate about supporting seniors and caregivers wwwkeystoneeldercarecom
Making the decision to move a spouse or aging parent into long term care is one of the most dif-ficult decisions families make Guilt resentment confu-sion and relief are just some of the emotions caregivers experience Many families tend to underestimate how difficult the transition can be and often find themselves unprepared emotionally and practically
Family caregivers and the person they care for are often overwhelmed by the magnitude of the decision and the process Itrsquos not only the move itself rather the prepara-tion of the move and the adjustment post-move Before we get into the nitty-gritty itrsquos actually helpful to clarify what is meant by ldquolong term carerdquo Trust me there are so many different ways to describe this form of housing it makes me dizzy
Itrsquos technically called Complex Care however other more common terms used are long term care residential care and nursing home What it really means a facility that provides 24-hour skilled nursing care and supervi-sion for people who are no longer able to care for them-selves Staff members administer medications and assist residents with daily activities such as eating bathing and dressing Less than 5 of Canadians live in complex care facilities with an average age being well into their late 80s Eligibility for a government subsidized complex care fa-cility is evaluated and determined by a case manager at your local Health Authority Factors considered include health status the family caregiverrsquos ability to provide the necessary care and support in the home and if the com-munity resources currently being used are appropriate safe and sustainable Those assessed as having the great-est and urgent needs are given priority for admission to the first available and appropriate bed Cost is a daily rate based on 80 of a seniors income There are also private Residential Care facilities where no subsidies are available
Once a decision is made it can feel like having to wait it
out Some families feel this part of the transition is very difficult with the uncertainty of when a bed will be avail-able and feeling they need to be prepared for a move at any time Some families and the person being cared for experience increased anxiety and stress during this period
Building a circle of support people is really important Choose a team of people to support you emotionally and physically as well as supports who have very practical skills including having cared for someone in complex care legal and financial experience excellent listener etc If you are a joiner think about a Caregiverrsquos Support group There are several groups for specific diseases such as stroke Parkinsonrsquos and dementia If you are having dif-ficulty finding information accessing these groups please contact me directly and Irsquoll point you in the right direction
I know it is easier said than done however caring for yourself as a caregiver is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family member Your role as a caregiver doesnrsquot end when the person you are caring for moves into complex care
Navigating the HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
Wendy Johnstone
Long Term Care
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Chad is the owner of Fitness Etc in Campbell River Courtenay Parksville He and his staff are always here to help Whether its product knowledge or help with diet and training advice they are here for you wwwfitness-etcca
FITNESS ETC Chad Braithwaite
With the New Years resolution crowd in full swing this time of year in every local gym across Canada I have decided to focus this month on the Top 10 gym peevesNow this isnt every peeve but these are the most common ones that will drive the average person up the wall So please remember that when you go to the gym it comes down to RE-SPECT for others that are there to do the same thing you are
Unracked WeightsBy far the most common complaint among regular gym-go-ers is that of un-racked weights Be it dumbbells kettlebells weight plates or bars lifters who are disrespectful enough to leave equipment scattered on the floor flat out SUCK Theres no nice way to state it Rather than do the courteous (and proper) thing and pick up after themselves these individuals leave things strewn about weaving a path of destruction that would make a crazed military general envious No matter if youre lifting 40 lbs or 400 lbs re-rack the weights when youre done
People on Cell PhonesOh to be a lifter in the glory days of bodybuilding with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno You know when people were actually focused on lifting weights at the gym and not talking on cell phones While modern times have done won-ders for portable communication devices the downside is that these same smartphones are attached to the hands and ears of every bro and girl at the gym Heads up cell phone addicts mdash the gym is for LIFTING not talking texting or insta-snapping and face-gramming your friends
People with CamerasThese days every guy or girl with some sort of camera thinks heshe is a celebrity or YouTube star in the making These wannabe fitness celebs troll in and around the gym with their handy camera and filming crew shooting everything from their foam rolling to cool down and everything in between Rather
than focus on actually lifting these folks are focused getting the proper lighting set to make their bicep or glute look picture perfect Do everyone a favor and save the camera antics for your own time not when the rest of us are making gains
Not using HeadphonesHaving the right music playing during your workout can help you get an edge and grind out an extra rep or two while train-ing The wonders of modern technology have given us the ability to listen to our own preferred music rather than the ir-ritating techno or emo-rock blasted in corporate gyms across the country
However there are those individuals who absolutely refuse to use headphones with their audio playerscell phones and feel the need to share their music preferences with the other 25 people in the gym Listen we each have our own music likes and genres You might enjoy listening to Bieber on constant repeat but the rest of us could really do without that crap
ScreamingThere must be a scientific study somewhere in the bro maga-zines that proves that grunting shouting and screaming helps you lift more weights Theres no other explanation for why the muscle-bound bros at the gym scream incessantly even while doing their warm-ups Sure if youre going for a 1RM max squat or deadlift you might be compelled to scream out of sheer exertion but more often than not your screaming is setting you up for a hard jab in the throat
Broken Water FountainMost days gym rats are walking around with gallon jugs of water (which is completely unnecessary in its own right But for those of us using a standard shaker or reusable water bottle nothing is more irritating than trying to fill up your water bottle before or during your workout and the water fountain is broken How is this even possible Continued on next page
Chads Top Ten
GYM PET PEEVES
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Heartstrong Fitness provides one-on-one kinesiology exercise physiology and personal training programming to clients across the North Island The ultimate goal is to increase physical literacy across the ages across the island and help North Islanders be their most active and healthy selves heartstrongfitnesscom
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Puddles of SweatYes during intense weight lifting youre going to sweat and when in a particularly poorly ventilated gym youre likely to be dripping in sweat No matter how much or little you do sweat or how well (poorly) the place is air-conditioned there is NO excuse for leaving a giant puddle of your DNA on the floor machine bench or exercise mat You wouldnt want to lay back on somebody elses giant pool of sweat and the rest of us dont want to touch yours If youre a profuse sweater carry a towel with you around the gym and wipe up after yourself
ExhibitionistsFortunately most people are considerate enough to walk around the gym in remotely acceptable clothing The same cant be said for the locker room There are showers stalls and changing rooms for a reason You might have the phy-sique of Adonis reincarnate but the rest of the people in the locker room dont need a front row seat to your private show-ing of the Full Monty
Set InterruptersWe all know this guy hes the one that comes up to you in the middle of doing leg press and asks Can I hop in real quick
While youre focused on not getting crushed by the stack of plates on each side of the machine this bozo is wondering if he can interrupt your workout so he can keep his circuit train-ing routine going unimpeded If someone is training and not wasting time or taking excessively long breaks at a certain sta-tion have some freaking patience and wait until theyre done
Hogging MachinesBuilding off the previous pet peeve comes the guy at the gym who hogs the machine This is the guy who continues to oc-cupy a machine talking to other bros or texting on his phone between sets or even worse after hes completely finished If youre going to take a 10-minute break between sets get off the machine and let other people work in
Have some respectThe gym is a sacred environment and when youre worship-ping at the temple of gains show some respect for the loca-tion and those in attendance If youre guilty of one or sev-eral of these gym pet peeves consider doing some personal homework on yourself and fix these annoying habits Other-wise build your own personal gym at home where you can do whatever you want however you want
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HEARTSTRONG Sarah Wright
70 years ago humans had a lot more physical work to do in their day to day life Today it takes effort to get moving and get active Kids were able to roam a lot farther from home which meant more unorganized physical activity and the opportuni-ty to build skills around decision making which leads to more confidence
On the flip side of that wersquove come a long way in terms of fig-uring out how to help people move better more efficiently and with more confidence How much exercise or activity do you really need to do A term called Physical Literacy has become a very hot topic over the last few years
The International Physical Literacy Association describes it as the motivation confidence physical competence knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engage-ment in physical activities (Whitehead 2016)
Many middle aged clients have become inactive as a result of both less inherent and automatic physical activity in their day to day lives but also because they may lack the skills and knowledge on how to get moving in a variety of different ways ndash either they havenrsquot been active in the past or a condition has changed the way they need to move There is no one perfect way our bodies need variety and most importantly we need to do the things we enjoy this encourages physical emotional spiritual and mental health and also means we will stick with it
Physical Literacy is a new catch phrase that encompasses a positive attitude towards being active and having the physical skills to do it The focus is mainly on giving children the chance to learn about their bodies on a variety of surfaces challenge themselves and ultimately have the confidence to try new things
I encourage you to ask your childrenrsquos coaches if they know what physical literacy is and whether every child they come in contact with is going to leave every practice with a positive feeling
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Find out more about The Berwick Waytrade ndash Ask one of our Senior Living Experts Today
Life at Berwick allows you the freedom to be as engaged and as social as you desire We offer vibrant senior residences created by caring people where the individual needs of our people always come first
Visit Berwick for more information or for a curiosity tour See how we can help you create a lsquohomersquo right here with us mdash a place where you can experience being part of a community againYour home Our hospitalityLetrsquos start a conversation todayFind out more about The Berwick WaytradeAsk one of our Senior Living Experts today
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Physical Literacy
Sarah Wright is a Certified Exercise Physiologist and Practicing Kinesiologist and co-owner of Heart Strong Fitness
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BEING HUMAN James L Anderson
The Human Dream
We Humans today are on a collision course where civilization and our biosphere may not survive The tiny cabal of supreme elite now ruling us cannot save us Those Global Fools think it is ldquotheirrdquo world It is not It is OURS It is ours to lose
Somehow we have to come together and believe we can change the world again It is time you and I reach be-yond our desperate separate lives and stand together as one life force and do the impossible hand in hand
We must make it through
The finest thing any of our leaders can do for us is to truly believe in each of us enough so that they inspire us to be more than we thought we could possibly become Our life force has done the impossible before We must do it again
Deep within us each of us has the potential to leave behind our primitive state of mind and become one
PART 1
whole golden new civilization together
We have always secretly known that Universe would one day summon the life spirit inside us to a final con-vergence with the reason why you and I were given the gift of life It is the lesson of life and eternity It is what Universe means
Deep inside in the heart center we have known thatthere will come a point where Humankind and Uni-verse itself will be poised finally on the fulcrum of eternity on the threshold of total oblivion or a new dawnhellip a new dream This is that point This is that dream
Human beings must learn to truly care for each other or Humankind will perish from this earth
We either live together or die apart
wwwjames-l-andersoncom
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Part of BCrsquos working coast
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Their arrival to the rivers was perfectly timed showing up at the end of winter when most
of the stored food supplies were depleted The much
needed influx of these
abundant and nutri-
ent-rich fish earned them
the name lsquosalvationrsquo or
lsquosaviourrsquo fish among
many First Nations peo-
ple The eulachon is a
small delicate member
of the smelt family They
are anadromous meaning that they come to fresh wa-
ter to spawn after spending from 1 to 3 years in the
ocean
The word lsquoeulachonrsquo is derived from Chinook a trade
language constructed out of elements of North Coast
First Nations languages English and French There are
many spelling variations of their name including ool-
ichan ooligan hooligan and ulichan The Kwakwala
word for the eulachon grease is Trsquolina
North Coast First Nations have relied upon eula-
chon for thousands of years and historically large
groups of people would gather at major fishing sites
to catch process and trade eulachon and eulachon oil
The well-established trading routes were even called
lsquogreasersquo trails in reference to the trade in eulachon oil
In recent years eulachon numbers have been on the
decline and little information is available to explain
the reasons for this Despite the decline eulachon re-
mains an important and very highly valued tradition-
al food amongst coastal First Nations
Nutritional analysis of eulachon grease has shown it to
be a rich source of Vitamin A and Omega-3 fatty acids
The fish as a whole are a good source of calcium iron
and zinc The oil was traditionally extracted by allow-
ing the fish to decay for a week or two then adding
boiling water so that the grease would rise to the top
and could be skimmed
off It would then solidify
like butter at room tem-
perature The fish were
also dried and because
of their high oil content
it is said that they were
sometimes burned like
candles earning them
the nickname lsquocandlefishrsquo
A long time resident of the BC Coast Florence Tick-
ner grew up in a floating logging camp in the 1930s
and in her book Fish Hooks amp Caulk Boots she described
eulachon being an important source of food for her
family
Every year in the early spring the oolichan swam to the rivers to spawn and we would fish them in King-come Inlet The fish were so thick that you couldnrsquot see the bottom of the river and it was easy to scoop them out of the water
We always had a stone crock containing oolichan in brine Mom would take out enough for a feed and give them a good rinse then put them to soak overnight The next morning she would change the water and that night she dried them off dredged them in flour and fried them in bacon fat We would have a feed fit for a king Mmmmrdquo
Eulachon image from DFO-MPOgcca
The Arrival of Springs
SALVATION FISHErika Anderson
Header photo courtesy of Museum at Campbell River
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A true naturalist Jim Swift was born in Stonewall Manitoba just outside Winnipeg Due to his fatherrsquos health issues his family moved to the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island Swift remembers going to school in Royston and his first real introduction to art there ldquoI had a natu-ral born interest in the environment ndash trees riv-ers fishrdquo Swift says He recalls being young and inspired Breaking ground training horses and dogs climbing mountains and building forts are just a few of his childhood memories These are pretty good memories as Swiftrsquos health took a turn in 2015 when he was diagnosed with Alz-heimerrsquos dementia
Swift continued his passions for art and na-ture at the Atlin Centre for the Arts in Northern British Columbia where literally the horizons of art became his subjects He was influenced by nature and the stars he truly felt connect-ed spiritually with his surroundings This con-
nection brought upon his contemporary visual works and as a Metis artist this energy inspired so much of his body of work Swiftrsquos instructor at the Centre Gernot pushed him to create beyond his boundaries At that time the Cen-tre hosted twenty four artists from around the world it was a very creative environment
Being that the environment played such a big role in Swiftrsquos life he gained so many direct expe-riences with wildlife Many of these experiences translated into painted works ldquoI was on the way to Deer Lake and took a moment to rest I sat down against a maple tree to watch what was happening a young buck came right up to me and starting sniffing my shoes Irsquove encountered many animals face-to-face including a Grizzlyrdquo says Swift as he points out the picture he cap-tured of the grizzly he mentioned ldquoI painted the memory something Irsquoll never forgetrdquo
ARTIST FEATURE
JIM SWIFTNature on Parade
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Swift worked as a Fisheries Field Technician counting salmon in different regions but he also is a carpenter by trade Metis Nation sponsored Swift to get his Carpentry Instructors diploma as well as his Field Technician certification
Swift not only works as a visual artist painting he is also a writer and loves to share his experiences through storytelling With so many special times during his youth he loves the opportunity to share these experiences with the younger gen-eration of his family and others interested in his captivating stories He remembers being in the Black CreekMerville area where a wolf came up next to him and rubbed against him These are some of the amazing times in the life of Jim Swift
On a daily basis Swift is dealing with Alzheimers which has changed his life quite drastically Just before he was diagnosed he knew he wasnrsquot well he had even stopped driving Now Swift
Nature on Parade
Learn more about Jim SwiftwwwJimSwiftArtcom
relies on his partner Christina and volunteers Swift is able to attend the Adult Centre 3 times per week and has a volunteer take him out for walks and coffee Once a week he paints with Gerry who guides him to continue on and used his artistry in part as therapy
Swift has always been a lover of world music and has an extensive collection of musicmdashhe still loves to dance Swiftrsquos diagnosis changed the landscape of his life but he still feels that his art speaks to people and welcomes reactions to his work on all levels
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ARTIST FEATURE
White Buffalo Spirit 1997 Jim Swift jimswiftartcom
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White Buffalo Spirit 1997 Jim Swift jimswiftartcom
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What you think you become What you feel you attract
What you imagine you create Buddha
Our mindset is the source of the reality we live in It is the foundation for what we think and feel which informs the behaviour that shapes our life By bringing conscious-ness to our thought patterns we are able to make choic-es aligned with our vision and aspiration Our thoughts shape our actions
One of my dear friends is a successful business trainer she set a goal to contact ten businesses to set up meetings When we spoke she said Ive made five calls and its not fun Im going to stop now I need to find a different way to do it What do you think I reflected that her thought that its not fun gave her permission to stop I asked What if you keep going regardless if its fun or not What if you know for certain that one of these ten businesses will hire you in the end She laughed and finished con-tacting the rest of businesses
Catch the stories your mind is telling you What you think you become What you focus on you create more of
A client of mine owns a large fitness business When we started coaching one of his goals was to work less so he could spend more time with his family His busi-ness grows when hes there and suffers when hes not He was frustrated with his employees and he did not feel he could trust them to do the right thing when hes not present After few months of coaching we discovered he spent a significant portion of his time finding problems and fixing them as quickly as possible I asked him to be curious about what his staff might think the next time he finds a problems and ask them questions he has no answer for
Maria Ji is a professional business and life coach Maria focuses her coaching practice on supporting people to create the life of their dreams wwwmariajicoachingcom
ENTREPRENEURIAL AND LEADERSHIP COACHING Maria Ji
Three days later he reported that his team is excited to be implementing new strategies which gives him the free-dom him to be with his family and go on speaking tours
By shifting his focus from doing it the right way (his way) to empowering his team to contribute they were able to co-create new possibilities to expand the business and to support his dreams of helping others
Albert Einstein once said The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking It cannot be changed without changing our thinking
Its easy said than done However with continued prac-tice we can all master our mindset by learning to change our thinkingmdashand change our reality
Be a mindful listener of your language What story is your mind telling you If you want to change careers and the story is Well I cant possibly find a job that I love and still make the money I make right now ask yourself really Is there nobody in the world doing what they love and making the amount money they want Is that true If you say one thing and your sub-conscious mind is telling you another your actions will reflect the confusion and frustration of not having what you want
Our energy flows to where our attention goes Wether your true desire is that perfect partner your dream house a baby new job or travel around the world do whatever you can to be present to that goal Write out the detail of the house you want to live in picture your-self hopping on the plane to your adventure see yourself in your dream job and sitting in the office you want Do this activity at least three times a day
What you focus on you create more of With consistent practice everyone can be the master of their mind
Mastering Your Mindset A MUST HAVE SKILL TO MASTER YOUR BUSINESS AND YOUR LIFE
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Bud Logan
Spruce bark cones and needles can be used to make a tea or syrup that can relieve colds reduce the
fever from flu and ease joint pain that comes with these
ailments The cones produce the best medicine cones
are picked year round from the tops of young trees but
all the ingredients have various components that when
cooked together complement each other both in taste
and in the ability to work as medicine
Directions for tea Usually about 15 cones along with
needles and bark are boiled for 10 to 15 minutes in a pot
of water to make tea The longer they boil the stronger
the medicine becomes strain the liquid before drink-
ing it Spruce tea relieves coughing and sore throats and
stuffed chests Those who are sick with colds can take
it three or four times a day for up to five days You can
cool this tea and serve over ice if you like Sweeten to
taste with honey or brown sugar syrup
Directions for syrup To make a syrup that can be used
like any cold syrup as well as a winter treat when put
on ice cream requires a bit more work To make a basic
syrup you add to a big pot all the ingredients and cover
with water boil then simmer the mix for hours until it
has reduced down to about a quarter of its contents and
strain Then add the sweetener and there it is
I like to use three cups of needles around 15 spruce
cones about a cup of fir needles for a cystitis flavor and
some spruce gum if handy The spruce gum is strong
in medicine and only a small amount should be used
Cover with about 6 cups of water and boil this gently
until it has reduced down to 3 cups in volume Strain
this
Add to this mixture about ten rose hips place these
in a tied muslin bag when adding to avoid getting any
hip hairs in the mix as these will give one an itchy bot-
tom Along with the hips add some hawthorn berries
and crow berries both can be gathered in the late fall
winter months dont worry if the hawthorn berries are
dried out as this is best Crow berries are gathered up in
the high country and can be found even when covered
in snow You can replace these berries with store bought
berries if you must To this add a teaspoon of cinnamon
and you could add some grated orange or lemon peel
for flavor Bring to a boil and then simmer until you
have a cup of fluid left strain again and add your sweet-
ener Honey works well or add a sugar sweetener
To make a brown sugar sweetener just add equal amounts
of brown sugar and water boil down while stirring until
it is a thick mixture For every cup of syrup you will add
a cup of honey or sugar mixture simmer this for about
10 minutes cool and place in a glass container It will stay
good for a month or more in the fridge
The Spruce tree has many medicinal uses the sap that
can be found year round on spruce trees and in green
firewood can be used to soothe irritated skin and when
applied to cuts helps healing and reduces the chance
of infection You are looking for new sap that has re-
cently run from the wood of the tree
Collect sap thatrsquos really sticky and clear Warm it in the
same amount of water until itrsquos melted and then put
an equal or slightly smaller amount of Vaseline Use a
clean stick and stir it
slowly You can use
this as a cream for
cuts and sore mus-
cles It smells nice
too it should always
be kept at room
temperature
EatLOCAL Spruce Medicine
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Happy New Year Can you believe January 2018 is almost overhellip and Spring is just around the corner This issue is about Harvesting and Gatheringmdashbut how does this relate to Staging and Home ownership you ask Well let me tell you
The possessions we have spent years gathering can bring us much joy and invoke great memories of family and friends and donrsquot forget fur babies The buck head in the man cave that reminds hubby of that great weekend hunting trip with the boys or the dried roses from a special Valentines day in the master bedroom Itrsquos amazing how special these are to us
Letrsquos talk about harvesting In todays market with houses sell-ing for multiple offers your home can reap a plentiful bounty at harvest Here are some stats to show you the potential
2017 Real Estate in Campbell River
bull The average sale price of a was up 18bull Houses sold within 42 days at 98 of asking (Nov 123
Dec107)bull Houses made up 63 of sales and Condos 31bull Willow Point prices up 20 Campbell River Central 17bull 136 houses sold for over $500000
Now lets talk about gathering and harvesting together A home desired by multiple buyers will allow you to reap the largest harvest on your biggest investment Having your house Market Ready by reducing possessions gathered over the years will allow your house to look bigger feel more open and inviting This gives potential buys a sense of calm and tran-quility If the buyer doesnrsquot FALL IN LOVE with your home they wont buy it
Not sure what to store or remove Idyllic Homes is here to help Everything you donrsquot immediately need while your house is for sale can possibly be packed away And not to bring it to the new home but to donate it This small step can be done over the ldquorainy seasonrdquo we are currently experiencing and you will be well on your way to being Market Ready for Spring
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GATHERING amp HARVESTING This is a trick you wont find in running magazines wont learn from famous athletes It began like most of our father amp son runs Ryan in his yellow stroller me pushing wildly behind Sunset was two hours away enough to bring us across town to the mythical Hilltop Store where I had promised him his very first Clif Bar
I expected to be there in about an hour instead my run lasted seven minutes Suddenly the front of the stroller reared up like a cocoon about to burst And it was for my sons voice shouted Now Ryan wants get out
My running place subsided and out came Ryan After all exercise is more important for him than me With the right training I can run 50K but with the wrong training my son could become an elite couch potato Our rule is simple if he wants to rest let him rest If he wants to go let him go Its a training plan tailored for toddlers
Now I had a helper pushing our stroller calling out to pedestrians and puppies examining the trails drain-age system closely The water goes in that pipe over there and comes out over here You see that Daddy Daddy did see that And I also saw an old yellow bull-dozer parked beside the trail for us to enjoy
The 1946 Caterpillar was looking great despite wear from many tiny sneakers Ryan held out his arms and I boosted him up showed him how to not trip over the gearbox He put on his driving mittens grasped the cold iron levers We were no longer behind schedule -- we were operating outside of time on our very own track The old dozer shuddered and roared to life vivid in our shared imagination Sunlight fell across us as it did back then as it will in all the years ahead
The stroller waited patiently headlamp tucked away for the inevitable nighttime run VROOM the bull-dozer said through Ryan Hand in hand we rumbled towards the future
GROWING UP COASTAL
Joseph McLean lives in Powell River where he runs a computer specialty store a whimsical blog and the occasional marathon FacebookcomGrowingUpCoastal
Joseph McLean
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She has to be the center of attention all the time Narcissistic mothers love to be waited on Older narcissis-tic mothers often use the natural limitations of aging to manipulate dramas often by neglecting their health or by doing things they know will make them ill This gives her the opportunity to cash in on the investment she made while training you to wait on her as a child Then she calls you demanding your presence immediately If you dont provide the attention she needs you look extremely bad to everyone else
She manipulates your emotions in order to feed on your pain She will not seem to care how much the ma-nipulation of her emotions and the self-pity repels other people One weird behavior that is very common to nar-cissists her dramas may also center around the tragedies of other people often relating how much she suffered by association and trying to distress her listeners as she cries over the horrible murder of someone she wouldnt recog-nize if they had passed her on the street
Shes selfish and willful She always makes sure she has the best of everything She insists on having her own way all the time and she will ruthlessly manipulatively pursue it even if what she wants isnt worth all the effort shes put-ting into it
She is self centered Shell give you hand-me-downs or market something for herself as a gift for you (I thought Id give you my old bicycle and buy myself a new one)New gifts are often obviously cheap and are usually things that dont suit you or that you cant use or are a quid pro quo if you buy her the gift she wants she will buy you an item of your choice She may buy you a gift and get the identical item for herself or take you shopping for a gift and get herself something nice at the same time to make herself feel better She is very defensive and extremely sensitive to any criticism If you criticize or defy her she will explode with fury threaten storm rage and may become violent Not all narcissists abuse physically but most do often in sub-
tle deniable ways It allows them to vent their rage at your failure to be the solution to their internal havoc and si-multaneously to teach you to fear them Narcissists also abuse by exposing you to violence If one of your siblings got beaten she made sure you saw
She is never wrong about anything No matter what shes done she wont ever genuinely apologize for any-thing Instead any time she feels she is being made to apologize she will sulk and pout issue an insulting apolo-gy or negate the apology she has just made with justifica-tions qualifications or self pity
She makes you look crazy If you try to confront her about something shes done shell tell you that you have a very vivid imagination (this is a phrase commonly used by abusers of all sorts to invalidate your experience of their abuse) that you dont know what youre talking about or that she has no idea what youre talking about This is an extremely aggressive and exceptionally infuriating tactic called gaslighting common to abusers of all kinds Your perceptions of reality are continually undermined so that you end up without any confidence in your intuition your memory or your powers of reasoning
She Lies To outsiders shell lie thoughtfully and delib-erately always in a way that can be covered up if shes confronted with her lie She will claim to be unable to re-member bad things she has done Lying is one way that she creates conflict in the relationships and lives of those around her
Negotiating the Legacy of a NARCISSISTIC MOTHER
PART 2
SHIFT HAPPENS Andrea Wagemaker
Author unknown repurposed by Andrea Wagemaker in hope that it will be of help to daughters of Narcissistic mothers
I am a Licensed Clinical Hypnotherapist and Certified Life Coach specializing in working with daughters of Narcissistic Mothers Through Hypnosis and a personalized coaching program you will begin to start taking control of your negative thought pat-terns reclaim your life and stop the toxic legacy To set up your life changing appointment call Shift Happens Coaching and Clinical Hypnotherapy at 250-338-3401
I s s u e 14 | C O M PASS M A G A Z I N E | 2 3W W WC O M PASS M A G A Z I N E C A
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Chris Dobranski was born in Edmonton Alberta and by all means is an all-Canadian guy His special artistic talents really shine
through his mixed media work gemstone carving and metal forging Based
out of Tahsis over the past decade Dobranski has been back and forth to
Europe Germany and Russia completely focused on his art He now spends
most of his time in Germany getting ready to launch his Studio Gallery in
February 2018 While Dobranski started his
career as a hospital technician on the West
Coast of British Columbia he was drawn to
carve in his off time ldquoWhen I was in Haida
Gwaii and the hospital work ended I started
carving full time he remembers
ldquoI
had been
carving for
about ten years
but it wasnrsquot until
moving to Haida Gwaii
that I truly started to respect and
enjoy bringing mediums to life working
with Fred Watmough my teacher friend
and carving partner He instilled in me the
notion that every piece is a practice piece
Every time I showed him what I thought
was a finished piece he would smile and say
ldquoItrsquos nice but when are you going to finish itrdquo Those
words have pushed me to improve and allow me to test
the bounds of insanity by illusion and lightrdquo Dobranski
writes in his bio
Dobranski spent time designing knives and practicing metal
work with Forge Master Jean Colin each knife receives a special
hand-carved handle by Chris He works with many mediums his
work is incredibly complex and takes hundreds of hours ldquoFamily crests
can take 400 plus hours as they are specialty pieces heirlooms really
Gemstones can easily take 400-500 hours to cut Clients are always thrilled
with the end workrdquo Dobranski says
ldquoI found it extremely difficult to be qualified as an Artist in Canada with no
formal education or gallery exhibits I decided to seek out the capital of gem-
stone carving and found myself in Rheinland-Pfalz which really is my sec-
ond home on the Rhine Riverrdquo
The village Dobranski resides with his fianceacute Gisla is built for carvers Before
power they ran water wheels to create power for the artists He truly is follow-
WELLNESS ARTIST
Connect with Chris Dobranski through Facebook and Twitter
Chris DobranskiCUTS LIKE A KNIFE
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ing his roots and heritage from his family who are still
based in Alberta While working for established gem-
stone carvers he decided he needed to create space for
himself and open his own studio gallery From quartz
crystals to yew wood to iron Dobranski is ready for his
space to open to the public and feels well supported by
his European clients and North American ones too ldquoAll
the tools and machines are set up now the gemstone
roughing machine is ready Therersquos room for up to two
other carvers maybe a goldsmithrdquo he speculates
Dobranskirsquos talents are tremendous and show through
his works and awards his Jade Swordfish won First at
the 2014 Jade Symposium where he also was awarded
in the Sculpture-Gold Category He continues to learn
everydaymdashpracticing carving learning languages and
building relationships especially with the Master Carv-
ers in the village and neighbouring regions ldquoAlthough
Irsquom on a work visa now is the time to look how we treat
each other Facing racism is facing big barriers but I
see globalization connecting the next generationsrdquo says
Dobranski He is planning to be back in Tahsis this sum-
mer to reconnect
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For more of Dr Pincottrsquos articles visit wwwPerceptiveHealthca or wwwdrpincottcom and wwwbcnaca to find an ND near you
We are well into 2018 and most have long forgotten their New Years Resolutions I hope to inspire you to gather a few new habits over the next year to con-tribute to your physical health and your mental and brain health too Physical trainer Amber Joliat recommends set-ting 30 day intentions from New Moon to New Moon
I was happy to see the Globe amp Mail headline ldquoYour smart-phone addiction is making you stupid And inattentive And anti-social And unhealthyrdquo on January 6 The aver-age daily user looks at their phone 150 times and spends 3-5 hours on them Tristan Harris a former product manager at Google educates people through ldquoTime Well Spentrdquo on the dangers of the social media platform that causes spurts of dopamine creating real addictions The former vice-president of Facebook prohibits his own chil-dren from social media
In ldquoThe Big Disconnectrdquo Catherine Steiner-Adair explains that children ages 4-18 feel frustration fatigue and loss when they come home to parents who are on their de-vices With recent spikes in mental health issues includ-ing ADD among adolescents and the concomitant rise in electronic devices it behooves parents to learn ways to set limits on smartphone usage Intention Unplug for hours during the day
I read or listen to the radio to get the news rather than watch it I can then control the emotional impact I read the Saturday Globe amp Mail and then for fun I watch or listen to comedy to get the rest CBC Radio One Because News This Hour Has 22 Minutes and Rick Mercer Report Hey humor is great for mental health and I learn a lot
The blue light emitting from our devices causes eye dis-eases and strain According to my eye doctor more than
two hours of exposure per day is contributing to Macular Degeneration damage to the retina and vision loss Apply ldquoNight Shiftrdquo or ldquoTwilightrdquo to your devices from 10pm to 7am Optometrists provide protective eye wear or yellow tinting of lenses as options
One of the favorite parts of our ldquomorning boot camprdquo ex-ercise class is the stretching section when 10 minutes of healing music is played Music has a huge impact on men-tal health so find ldquohealingrdquo music to help with stress
Discover the joy of adding 100 pure essential oils to your life with Young Living or Doterra Learn to make your own blends to treat stress headaches muscle aches and insom-nia to lessen the over the counter toxic drugs ldquoThievesrdquo blend a great household cleaner reduces chemical use in the home Drop doses of edible oils such as lemon lime or orange to ldquosoda streamrdquo water will get the pop out of the house
Cook with a pressure cooker Pick one made with stain-less steel and discover how you can make a full meal from scratch in 30-45 minutes You will be amazed at the flavor and the ease
Spend less than you make and start a holiday account Re-place going out for coffee and lunch everyday with taking your lunch to work
Pick a new applemdashie honey crispmdashand eat one every day
Read ldquoMindful Drinkingrdquo by Rosamund Dean and ldquoDrinkrdquo by Ann Dowsett Johnston to help change your relation-ship with alcohol decrease your consumption and add to your holiday account
Happy Gathering
Gathering Treasures FOR YOUR HAPPINESS
NATUROPATHIC INSPIRATIONSIngrid Pincott ND
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Wendy Johnstone is the founder of Keystone Eldercare Solutions With a Masters Degree in Gerontology and close to 20 years experience Wendy is passionate about supporting seniors and caregivers wwwkeystoneeldercarecom
Making the decision to move a spouse or aging parent into long term care is one of the most dif-ficult decisions families make Guilt resentment confu-sion and relief are just some of the emotions caregivers experience Many families tend to underestimate how difficult the transition can be and often find themselves unprepared emotionally and practically
Family caregivers and the person they care for are often overwhelmed by the magnitude of the decision and the process Itrsquos not only the move itself rather the prepara-tion of the move and the adjustment post-move Before we get into the nitty-gritty itrsquos actually helpful to clarify what is meant by ldquolong term carerdquo Trust me there are so many different ways to describe this form of housing it makes me dizzy
Itrsquos technically called Complex Care however other more common terms used are long term care residential care and nursing home What it really means a facility that provides 24-hour skilled nursing care and supervi-sion for people who are no longer able to care for them-selves Staff members administer medications and assist residents with daily activities such as eating bathing and dressing Less than 5 of Canadians live in complex care facilities with an average age being well into their late 80s Eligibility for a government subsidized complex care fa-cility is evaluated and determined by a case manager at your local Health Authority Factors considered include health status the family caregiverrsquos ability to provide the necessary care and support in the home and if the com-munity resources currently being used are appropriate safe and sustainable Those assessed as having the great-est and urgent needs are given priority for admission to the first available and appropriate bed Cost is a daily rate based on 80 of a seniors income There are also private Residential Care facilities where no subsidies are available
Once a decision is made it can feel like having to wait it
out Some families feel this part of the transition is very difficult with the uncertainty of when a bed will be avail-able and feeling they need to be prepared for a move at any time Some families and the person being cared for experience increased anxiety and stress during this period
Building a circle of support people is really important Choose a team of people to support you emotionally and physically as well as supports who have very practical skills including having cared for someone in complex care legal and financial experience excellent listener etc If you are a joiner think about a Caregiverrsquos Support group There are several groups for specific diseases such as stroke Parkinsonrsquos and dementia If you are having dif-ficulty finding information accessing these groups please contact me directly and Irsquoll point you in the right direction
I know it is easier said than done however caring for yourself as a caregiver is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family member Your role as a caregiver doesnrsquot end when the person you are caring for moves into complex care
Navigating the HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
Wendy Johnstone
Long Term Care
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Chad is the owner of Fitness Etc in Campbell River Courtenay Parksville He and his staff are always here to help Whether its product knowledge or help with diet and training advice they are here for you wwwfitness-etcca
FITNESS ETC Chad Braithwaite
With the New Years resolution crowd in full swing this time of year in every local gym across Canada I have decided to focus this month on the Top 10 gym peevesNow this isnt every peeve but these are the most common ones that will drive the average person up the wall So please remember that when you go to the gym it comes down to RE-SPECT for others that are there to do the same thing you are
Unracked WeightsBy far the most common complaint among regular gym-go-ers is that of un-racked weights Be it dumbbells kettlebells weight plates or bars lifters who are disrespectful enough to leave equipment scattered on the floor flat out SUCK Theres no nice way to state it Rather than do the courteous (and proper) thing and pick up after themselves these individuals leave things strewn about weaving a path of destruction that would make a crazed military general envious No matter if youre lifting 40 lbs or 400 lbs re-rack the weights when youre done
People on Cell PhonesOh to be a lifter in the glory days of bodybuilding with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno You know when people were actually focused on lifting weights at the gym and not talking on cell phones While modern times have done won-ders for portable communication devices the downside is that these same smartphones are attached to the hands and ears of every bro and girl at the gym Heads up cell phone addicts mdash the gym is for LIFTING not talking texting or insta-snapping and face-gramming your friends
People with CamerasThese days every guy or girl with some sort of camera thinks heshe is a celebrity or YouTube star in the making These wannabe fitness celebs troll in and around the gym with their handy camera and filming crew shooting everything from their foam rolling to cool down and everything in between Rather
than focus on actually lifting these folks are focused getting the proper lighting set to make their bicep or glute look picture perfect Do everyone a favor and save the camera antics for your own time not when the rest of us are making gains
Not using HeadphonesHaving the right music playing during your workout can help you get an edge and grind out an extra rep or two while train-ing The wonders of modern technology have given us the ability to listen to our own preferred music rather than the ir-ritating techno or emo-rock blasted in corporate gyms across the country
However there are those individuals who absolutely refuse to use headphones with their audio playerscell phones and feel the need to share their music preferences with the other 25 people in the gym Listen we each have our own music likes and genres You might enjoy listening to Bieber on constant repeat but the rest of us could really do without that crap
ScreamingThere must be a scientific study somewhere in the bro maga-zines that proves that grunting shouting and screaming helps you lift more weights Theres no other explanation for why the muscle-bound bros at the gym scream incessantly even while doing their warm-ups Sure if youre going for a 1RM max squat or deadlift you might be compelled to scream out of sheer exertion but more often than not your screaming is setting you up for a hard jab in the throat
Broken Water FountainMost days gym rats are walking around with gallon jugs of water (which is completely unnecessary in its own right But for those of us using a standard shaker or reusable water bottle nothing is more irritating than trying to fill up your water bottle before or during your workout and the water fountain is broken How is this even possible Continued on next page
Chads Top Ten
GYM PET PEEVES
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Heartstrong Fitness provides one-on-one kinesiology exercise physiology and personal training programming to clients across the North Island The ultimate goal is to increase physical literacy across the ages across the island and help North Islanders be their most active and healthy selves heartstrongfitnesscom
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Puddles of SweatYes during intense weight lifting youre going to sweat and when in a particularly poorly ventilated gym youre likely to be dripping in sweat No matter how much or little you do sweat or how well (poorly) the place is air-conditioned there is NO excuse for leaving a giant puddle of your DNA on the floor machine bench or exercise mat You wouldnt want to lay back on somebody elses giant pool of sweat and the rest of us dont want to touch yours If youre a profuse sweater carry a towel with you around the gym and wipe up after yourself
ExhibitionistsFortunately most people are considerate enough to walk around the gym in remotely acceptable clothing The same cant be said for the locker room There are showers stalls and changing rooms for a reason You might have the phy-sique of Adonis reincarnate but the rest of the people in the locker room dont need a front row seat to your private show-ing of the Full Monty
Set InterruptersWe all know this guy hes the one that comes up to you in the middle of doing leg press and asks Can I hop in real quick
While youre focused on not getting crushed by the stack of plates on each side of the machine this bozo is wondering if he can interrupt your workout so he can keep his circuit train-ing routine going unimpeded If someone is training and not wasting time or taking excessively long breaks at a certain sta-tion have some freaking patience and wait until theyre done
Hogging MachinesBuilding off the previous pet peeve comes the guy at the gym who hogs the machine This is the guy who continues to oc-cupy a machine talking to other bros or texting on his phone between sets or even worse after hes completely finished If youre going to take a 10-minute break between sets get off the machine and let other people work in
Have some respectThe gym is a sacred environment and when youre worship-ping at the temple of gains show some respect for the loca-tion and those in attendance If youre guilty of one or sev-eral of these gym pet peeves consider doing some personal homework on yourself and fix these annoying habits Other-wise build your own personal gym at home where you can do whatever you want however you want
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HEARTSTRONG Sarah Wright
70 years ago humans had a lot more physical work to do in their day to day life Today it takes effort to get moving and get active Kids were able to roam a lot farther from home which meant more unorganized physical activity and the opportuni-ty to build skills around decision making which leads to more confidence
On the flip side of that wersquove come a long way in terms of fig-uring out how to help people move better more efficiently and with more confidence How much exercise or activity do you really need to do A term called Physical Literacy has become a very hot topic over the last few years
The International Physical Literacy Association describes it as the motivation confidence physical competence knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engage-ment in physical activities (Whitehead 2016)
Many middle aged clients have become inactive as a result of both less inherent and automatic physical activity in their day to day lives but also because they may lack the skills and knowledge on how to get moving in a variety of different ways ndash either they havenrsquot been active in the past or a condition has changed the way they need to move There is no one perfect way our bodies need variety and most importantly we need to do the things we enjoy this encourages physical emotional spiritual and mental health and also means we will stick with it
Physical Literacy is a new catch phrase that encompasses a positive attitude towards being active and having the physical skills to do it The focus is mainly on giving children the chance to learn about their bodies on a variety of surfaces challenge themselves and ultimately have the confidence to try new things
I encourage you to ask your childrenrsquos coaches if they know what physical literacy is and whether every child they come in contact with is going to leave every practice with a positive feeling
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Life at Berwick allows you the freedom to be as engaged and as social as you desire We offer vibrant senior residences created by caring people where the individual needs of our people always come first
Visit Berwick for more information or for a curiosity tour See how we can help you create a lsquohomersquo right here with us mdash a place where you can experience being part of a community againYour home Our hospitalityLetrsquos start a conversation todayFind out more about The Berwick WaytradeAsk one of our Senior Living Experts today
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Physical Literacy
Sarah Wright is a Certified Exercise Physiologist and Practicing Kinesiologist and co-owner of Heart Strong Fitness
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BEING HUMAN James L Anderson
The Human Dream
We Humans today are on a collision course where civilization and our biosphere may not survive The tiny cabal of supreme elite now ruling us cannot save us Those Global Fools think it is ldquotheirrdquo world It is not It is OURS It is ours to lose
Somehow we have to come together and believe we can change the world again It is time you and I reach be-yond our desperate separate lives and stand together as one life force and do the impossible hand in hand
We must make it through
The finest thing any of our leaders can do for us is to truly believe in each of us enough so that they inspire us to be more than we thought we could possibly become Our life force has done the impossible before We must do it again
Deep within us each of us has the potential to leave behind our primitive state of mind and become one
PART 1
whole golden new civilization together
We have always secretly known that Universe would one day summon the life spirit inside us to a final con-vergence with the reason why you and I were given the gift of life It is the lesson of life and eternity It is what Universe means
Deep inside in the heart center we have known thatthere will come a point where Humankind and Uni-verse itself will be poised finally on the fulcrum of eternity on the threshold of total oblivion or a new dawnhellip a new dream This is that point This is that dream
Human beings must learn to truly care for each other or Humankind will perish from this earth
We either live together or die apart
wwwjames-l-andersoncom
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WORK WITH LEATHER bull DIY SUEDE POUCHMake a beautiful little pouch using suede leather and decorate it in contemporary or traditional style Leather sinew strap and more all provided for you at this 2hr workshop Hosted by NI Metis Beading Circle 10 am - Noon 130 pm - 330 pm $10 for Non-Members
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SUNDAY 18 | MORNING ONLY
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A true naturalist Jim Swift was born in Stonewall Manitoba just outside Winnipeg Due to his fatherrsquos health issues his family moved to the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island Swift remembers going to school in Royston and his first real introduction to art there ldquoI had a natu-ral born interest in the environment ndash trees riv-ers fishrdquo Swift says He recalls being young and inspired Breaking ground training horses and dogs climbing mountains and building forts are just a few of his childhood memories These are pretty good memories as Swiftrsquos health took a turn in 2015 when he was diagnosed with Alz-heimerrsquos dementia
Swift continued his passions for art and na-ture at the Atlin Centre for the Arts in Northern British Columbia where literally the horizons of art became his subjects He was influenced by nature and the stars he truly felt connect-ed spiritually with his surroundings This con-
nection brought upon his contemporary visual works and as a Metis artist this energy inspired so much of his body of work Swiftrsquos instructor at the Centre Gernot pushed him to create beyond his boundaries At that time the Cen-tre hosted twenty four artists from around the world it was a very creative environment
Being that the environment played such a big role in Swiftrsquos life he gained so many direct expe-riences with wildlife Many of these experiences translated into painted works ldquoI was on the way to Deer Lake and took a moment to rest I sat down against a maple tree to watch what was happening a young buck came right up to me and starting sniffing my shoes Irsquove encountered many animals face-to-face including a Grizzlyrdquo says Swift as he points out the picture he cap-tured of the grizzly he mentioned ldquoI painted the memory something Irsquoll never forgetrdquo
ARTIST FEATURE
JIM SWIFTNature on Parade
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Swift worked as a Fisheries Field Technician counting salmon in different regions but he also is a carpenter by trade Metis Nation sponsored Swift to get his Carpentry Instructors diploma as well as his Field Technician certification
Swift not only works as a visual artist painting he is also a writer and loves to share his experiences through storytelling With so many special times during his youth he loves the opportunity to share these experiences with the younger gen-eration of his family and others interested in his captivating stories He remembers being in the Black CreekMerville area where a wolf came up next to him and rubbed against him These are some of the amazing times in the life of Jim Swift
On a daily basis Swift is dealing with Alzheimers which has changed his life quite drastically Just before he was diagnosed he knew he wasnrsquot well he had even stopped driving Now Swift
Nature on Parade
Learn more about Jim SwiftwwwJimSwiftArtcom
relies on his partner Christina and volunteers Swift is able to attend the Adult Centre 3 times per week and has a volunteer take him out for walks and coffee Once a week he paints with Gerry who guides him to continue on and used his artistry in part as therapy
Swift has always been a lover of world music and has an extensive collection of musicmdashhe still loves to dance Swiftrsquos diagnosis changed the landscape of his life but he still feels that his art speaks to people and welcomes reactions to his work on all levels
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ARTIST FEATURE
White Buffalo Spirit 1997 Jim Swift jimswiftartcom
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White Buffalo Spirit 1997 Jim Swift jimswiftartcom
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What you think you become What you feel you attract
What you imagine you create Buddha
Our mindset is the source of the reality we live in It is the foundation for what we think and feel which informs the behaviour that shapes our life By bringing conscious-ness to our thought patterns we are able to make choic-es aligned with our vision and aspiration Our thoughts shape our actions
One of my dear friends is a successful business trainer she set a goal to contact ten businesses to set up meetings When we spoke she said Ive made five calls and its not fun Im going to stop now I need to find a different way to do it What do you think I reflected that her thought that its not fun gave her permission to stop I asked What if you keep going regardless if its fun or not What if you know for certain that one of these ten businesses will hire you in the end She laughed and finished con-tacting the rest of businesses
Catch the stories your mind is telling you What you think you become What you focus on you create more of
A client of mine owns a large fitness business When we started coaching one of his goals was to work less so he could spend more time with his family His busi-ness grows when hes there and suffers when hes not He was frustrated with his employees and he did not feel he could trust them to do the right thing when hes not present After few months of coaching we discovered he spent a significant portion of his time finding problems and fixing them as quickly as possible I asked him to be curious about what his staff might think the next time he finds a problems and ask them questions he has no answer for
Maria Ji is a professional business and life coach Maria focuses her coaching practice on supporting people to create the life of their dreams wwwmariajicoachingcom
ENTREPRENEURIAL AND LEADERSHIP COACHING Maria Ji
Three days later he reported that his team is excited to be implementing new strategies which gives him the free-dom him to be with his family and go on speaking tours
By shifting his focus from doing it the right way (his way) to empowering his team to contribute they were able to co-create new possibilities to expand the business and to support his dreams of helping others
Albert Einstein once said The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking It cannot be changed without changing our thinking
Its easy said than done However with continued prac-tice we can all master our mindset by learning to change our thinkingmdashand change our reality
Be a mindful listener of your language What story is your mind telling you If you want to change careers and the story is Well I cant possibly find a job that I love and still make the money I make right now ask yourself really Is there nobody in the world doing what they love and making the amount money they want Is that true If you say one thing and your sub-conscious mind is telling you another your actions will reflect the confusion and frustration of not having what you want
Our energy flows to where our attention goes Wether your true desire is that perfect partner your dream house a baby new job or travel around the world do whatever you can to be present to that goal Write out the detail of the house you want to live in picture your-self hopping on the plane to your adventure see yourself in your dream job and sitting in the office you want Do this activity at least three times a day
What you focus on you create more of With consistent practice everyone can be the master of their mind
Mastering Your Mindset A MUST HAVE SKILL TO MASTER YOUR BUSINESS AND YOUR LIFE
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Bud Logan
Spruce bark cones and needles can be used to make a tea or syrup that can relieve colds reduce the
fever from flu and ease joint pain that comes with these
ailments The cones produce the best medicine cones
are picked year round from the tops of young trees but
all the ingredients have various components that when
cooked together complement each other both in taste
and in the ability to work as medicine
Directions for tea Usually about 15 cones along with
needles and bark are boiled for 10 to 15 minutes in a pot
of water to make tea The longer they boil the stronger
the medicine becomes strain the liquid before drink-
ing it Spruce tea relieves coughing and sore throats and
stuffed chests Those who are sick with colds can take
it three or four times a day for up to five days You can
cool this tea and serve over ice if you like Sweeten to
taste with honey or brown sugar syrup
Directions for syrup To make a syrup that can be used
like any cold syrup as well as a winter treat when put
on ice cream requires a bit more work To make a basic
syrup you add to a big pot all the ingredients and cover
with water boil then simmer the mix for hours until it
has reduced down to about a quarter of its contents and
strain Then add the sweetener and there it is
I like to use three cups of needles around 15 spruce
cones about a cup of fir needles for a cystitis flavor and
some spruce gum if handy The spruce gum is strong
in medicine and only a small amount should be used
Cover with about 6 cups of water and boil this gently
until it has reduced down to 3 cups in volume Strain
this
Add to this mixture about ten rose hips place these
in a tied muslin bag when adding to avoid getting any
hip hairs in the mix as these will give one an itchy bot-
tom Along with the hips add some hawthorn berries
and crow berries both can be gathered in the late fall
winter months dont worry if the hawthorn berries are
dried out as this is best Crow berries are gathered up in
the high country and can be found even when covered
in snow You can replace these berries with store bought
berries if you must To this add a teaspoon of cinnamon
and you could add some grated orange or lemon peel
for flavor Bring to a boil and then simmer until you
have a cup of fluid left strain again and add your sweet-
ener Honey works well or add a sugar sweetener
To make a brown sugar sweetener just add equal amounts
of brown sugar and water boil down while stirring until
it is a thick mixture For every cup of syrup you will add
a cup of honey or sugar mixture simmer this for about
10 minutes cool and place in a glass container It will stay
good for a month or more in the fridge
The Spruce tree has many medicinal uses the sap that
can be found year round on spruce trees and in green
firewood can be used to soothe irritated skin and when
applied to cuts helps healing and reduces the chance
of infection You are looking for new sap that has re-
cently run from the wood of the tree
Collect sap thatrsquos really sticky and clear Warm it in the
same amount of water until itrsquos melted and then put
an equal or slightly smaller amount of Vaseline Use a
clean stick and stir it
slowly You can use
this as a cream for
cuts and sore mus-
cles It smells nice
too it should always
be kept at room
temperature
EatLOCAL Spruce Medicine
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Happy New Year Can you believe January 2018 is almost overhellip and Spring is just around the corner This issue is about Harvesting and Gatheringmdashbut how does this relate to Staging and Home ownership you ask Well let me tell you
The possessions we have spent years gathering can bring us much joy and invoke great memories of family and friends and donrsquot forget fur babies The buck head in the man cave that reminds hubby of that great weekend hunting trip with the boys or the dried roses from a special Valentines day in the master bedroom Itrsquos amazing how special these are to us
Letrsquos talk about harvesting In todays market with houses sell-ing for multiple offers your home can reap a plentiful bounty at harvest Here are some stats to show you the potential
2017 Real Estate in Campbell River
bull The average sale price of a was up 18bull Houses sold within 42 days at 98 of asking (Nov 123
Dec107)bull Houses made up 63 of sales and Condos 31bull Willow Point prices up 20 Campbell River Central 17bull 136 houses sold for over $500000
Now lets talk about gathering and harvesting together A home desired by multiple buyers will allow you to reap the largest harvest on your biggest investment Having your house Market Ready by reducing possessions gathered over the years will allow your house to look bigger feel more open and inviting This gives potential buys a sense of calm and tran-quility If the buyer doesnrsquot FALL IN LOVE with your home they wont buy it
Not sure what to store or remove Idyllic Homes is here to help Everything you donrsquot immediately need while your house is for sale can possibly be packed away And not to bring it to the new home but to donate it This small step can be done over the ldquorainy seasonrdquo we are currently experiencing and you will be well on your way to being Market Ready for Spring
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GATHERING amp HARVESTING This is a trick you wont find in running magazines wont learn from famous athletes It began like most of our father amp son runs Ryan in his yellow stroller me pushing wildly behind Sunset was two hours away enough to bring us across town to the mythical Hilltop Store where I had promised him his very first Clif Bar
I expected to be there in about an hour instead my run lasted seven minutes Suddenly the front of the stroller reared up like a cocoon about to burst And it was for my sons voice shouted Now Ryan wants get out
My running place subsided and out came Ryan After all exercise is more important for him than me With the right training I can run 50K but with the wrong training my son could become an elite couch potato Our rule is simple if he wants to rest let him rest If he wants to go let him go Its a training plan tailored for toddlers
Now I had a helper pushing our stroller calling out to pedestrians and puppies examining the trails drain-age system closely The water goes in that pipe over there and comes out over here You see that Daddy Daddy did see that And I also saw an old yellow bull-dozer parked beside the trail for us to enjoy
The 1946 Caterpillar was looking great despite wear from many tiny sneakers Ryan held out his arms and I boosted him up showed him how to not trip over the gearbox He put on his driving mittens grasped the cold iron levers We were no longer behind schedule -- we were operating outside of time on our very own track The old dozer shuddered and roared to life vivid in our shared imagination Sunlight fell across us as it did back then as it will in all the years ahead
The stroller waited patiently headlamp tucked away for the inevitable nighttime run VROOM the bull-dozer said through Ryan Hand in hand we rumbled towards the future
GROWING UP COASTAL
Joseph McLean lives in Powell River where he runs a computer specialty store a whimsical blog and the occasional marathon FacebookcomGrowingUpCoastal
Joseph McLean
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She has to be the center of attention all the time Narcissistic mothers love to be waited on Older narcissis-tic mothers often use the natural limitations of aging to manipulate dramas often by neglecting their health or by doing things they know will make them ill This gives her the opportunity to cash in on the investment she made while training you to wait on her as a child Then she calls you demanding your presence immediately If you dont provide the attention she needs you look extremely bad to everyone else
She manipulates your emotions in order to feed on your pain She will not seem to care how much the ma-nipulation of her emotions and the self-pity repels other people One weird behavior that is very common to nar-cissists her dramas may also center around the tragedies of other people often relating how much she suffered by association and trying to distress her listeners as she cries over the horrible murder of someone she wouldnt recog-nize if they had passed her on the street
Shes selfish and willful She always makes sure she has the best of everything She insists on having her own way all the time and she will ruthlessly manipulatively pursue it even if what she wants isnt worth all the effort shes put-ting into it
She is self centered Shell give you hand-me-downs or market something for herself as a gift for you (I thought Id give you my old bicycle and buy myself a new one)New gifts are often obviously cheap and are usually things that dont suit you or that you cant use or are a quid pro quo if you buy her the gift she wants she will buy you an item of your choice She may buy you a gift and get the identical item for herself or take you shopping for a gift and get herself something nice at the same time to make herself feel better She is very defensive and extremely sensitive to any criticism If you criticize or defy her she will explode with fury threaten storm rage and may become violent Not all narcissists abuse physically but most do often in sub-
tle deniable ways It allows them to vent their rage at your failure to be the solution to their internal havoc and si-multaneously to teach you to fear them Narcissists also abuse by exposing you to violence If one of your siblings got beaten she made sure you saw
She is never wrong about anything No matter what shes done she wont ever genuinely apologize for any-thing Instead any time she feels she is being made to apologize she will sulk and pout issue an insulting apolo-gy or negate the apology she has just made with justifica-tions qualifications or self pity
She makes you look crazy If you try to confront her about something shes done shell tell you that you have a very vivid imagination (this is a phrase commonly used by abusers of all sorts to invalidate your experience of their abuse) that you dont know what youre talking about or that she has no idea what youre talking about This is an extremely aggressive and exceptionally infuriating tactic called gaslighting common to abusers of all kinds Your perceptions of reality are continually undermined so that you end up without any confidence in your intuition your memory or your powers of reasoning
She Lies To outsiders shell lie thoughtfully and delib-erately always in a way that can be covered up if shes confronted with her lie She will claim to be unable to re-member bad things she has done Lying is one way that she creates conflict in the relationships and lives of those around her
Negotiating the Legacy of a NARCISSISTIC MOTHER
PART 2
SHIFT HAPPENS Andrea Wagemaker
Author unknown repurposed by Andrea Wagemaker in hope that it will be of help to daughters of Narcissistic mothers
I am a Licensed Clinical Hypnotherapist and Certified Life Coach specializing in working with daughters of Narcissistic Mothers Through Hypnosis and a personalized coaching program you will begin to start taking control of your negative thought pat-terns reclaim your life and stop the toxic legacy To set up your life changing appointment call Shift Happens Coaching and Clinical Hypnotherapy at 250-338-3401
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Chris Dobranski was born in Edmonton Alberta and by all means is an all-Canadian guy His special artistic talents really shine
through his mixed media work gemstone carving and metal forging Based
out of Tahsis over the past decade Dobranski has been back and forth to
Europe Germany and Russia completely focused on his art He now spends
most of his time in Germany getting ready to launch his Studio Gallery in
February 2018 While Dobranski started his
career as a hospital technician on the West
Coast of British Columbia he was drawn to
carve in his off time ldquoWhen I was in Haida
Gwaii and the hospital work ended I started
carving full time he remembers
ldquoI
had been
carving for
about ten years
but it wasnrsquot until
moving to Haida Gwaii
that I truly started to respect and
enjoy bringing mediums to life working
with Fred Watmough my teacher friend
and carving partner He instilled in me the
notion that every piece is a practice piece
Every time I showed him what I thought
was a finished piece he would smile and say
ldquoItrsquos nice but when are you going to finish itrdquo Those
words have pushed me to improve and allow me to test
the bounds of insanity by illusion and lightrdquo Dobranski
writes in his bio
Dobranski spent time designing knives and practicing metal
work with Forge Master Jean Colin each knife receives a special
hand-carved handle by Chris He works with many mediums his
work is incredibly complex and takes hundreds of hours ldquoFamily crests
can take 400 plus hours as they are specialty pieces heirlooms really
Gemstones can easily take 400-500 hours to cut Clients are always thrilled
with the end workrdquo Dobranski says
ldquoI found it extremely difficult to be qualified as an Artist in Canada with no
formal education or gallery exhibits I decided to seek out the capital of gem-
stone carving and found myself in Rheinland-Pfalz which really is my sec-
ond home on the Rhine Riverrdquo
The village Dobranski resides with his fianceacute Gisla is built for carvers Before
power they ran water wheels to create power for the artists He truly is follow-
WELLNESS ARTIST
Connect with Chris Dobranski through Facebook and Twitter
Chris DobranskiCUTS LIKE A KNIFE
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ing his roots and heritage from his family who are still
based in Alberta While working for established gem-
stone carvers he decided he needed to create space for
himself and open his own studio gallery From quartz
crystals to yew wood to iron Dobranski is ready for his
space to open to the public and feels well supported by
his European clients and North American ones too ldquoAll
the tools and machines are set up now the gemstone
roughing machine is ready Therersquos room for up to two
other carvers maybe a goldsmithrdquo he speculates
Dobranskirsquos talents are tremendous and show through
his works and awards his Jade Swordfish won First at
the 2014 Jade Symposium where he also was awarded
in the Sculpture-Gold Category He continues to learn
everydaymdashpracticing carving learning languages and
building relationships especially with the Master Carv-
ers in the village and neighbouring regions ldquoAlthough
Irsquom on a work visa now is the time to look how we treat
each other Facing racism is facing big barriers but I
see globalization connecting the next generationsrdquo says
Dobranski He is planning to be back in Tahsis this sum-
mer to reconnect
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For more of Dr Pincottrsquos articles visit wwwPerceptiveHealthca or wwwdrpincottcom and wwwbcnaca to find an ND near you
We are well into 2018 and most have long forgotten their New Years Resolutions I hope to inspire you to gather a few new habits over the next year to con-tribute to your physical health and your mental and brain health too Physical trainer Amber Joliat recommends set-ting 30 day intentions from New Moon to New Moon
I was happy to see the Globe amp Mail headline ldquoYour smart-phone addiction is making you stupid And inattentive And anti-social And unhealthyrdquo on January 6 The aver-age daily user looks at their phone 150 times and spends 3-5 hours on them Tristan Harris a former product manager at Google educates people through ldquoTime Well Spentrdquo on the dangers of the social media platform that causes spurts of dopamine creating real addictions The former vice-president of Facebook prohibits his own chil-dren from social media
In ldquoThe Big Disconnectrdquo Catherine Steiner-Adair explains that children ages 4-18 feel frustration fatigue and loss when they come home to parents who are on their de-vices With recent spikes in mental health issues includ-ing ADD among adolescents and the concomitant rise in electronic devices it behooves parents to learn ways to set limits on smartphone usage Intention Unplug for hours during the day
I read or listen to the radio to get the news rather than watch it I can then control the emotional impact I read the Saturday Globe amp Mail and then for fun I watch or listen to comedy to get the rest CBC Radio One Because News This Hour Has 22 Minutes and Rick Mercer Report Hey humor is great for mental health and I learn a lot
The blue light emitting from our devices causes eye dis-eases and strain According to my eye doctor more than
two hours of exposure per day is contributing to Macular Degeneration damage to the retina and vision loss Apply ldquoNight Shiftrdquo or ldquoTwilightrdquo to your devices from 10pm to 7am Optometrists provide protective eye wear or yellow tinting of lenses as options
One of the favorite parts of our ldquomorning boot camprdquo ex-ercise class is the stretching section when 10 minutes of healing music is played Music has a huge impact on men-tal health so find ldquohealingrdquo music to help with stress
Discover the joy of adding 100 pure essential oils to your life with Young Living or Doterra Learn to make your own blends to treat stress headaches muscle aches and insom-nia to lessen the over the counter toxic drugs ldquoThievesrdquo blend a great household cleaner reduces chemical use in the home Drop doses of edible oils such as lemon lime or orange to ldquosoda streamrdquo water will get the pop out of the house
Cook with a pressure cooker Pick one made with stain-less steel and discover how you can make a full meal from scratch in 30-45 minutes You will be amazed at the flavor and the ease
Spend less than you make and start a holiday account Re-place going out for coffee and lunch everyday with taking your lunch to work
Pick a new applemdashie honey crispmdashand eat one every day
Read ldquoMindful Drinkingrdquo by Rosamund Dean and ldquoDrinkrdquo by Ann Dowsett Johnston to help change your relation-ship with alcohol decrease your consumption and add to your holiday account
Happy Gathering
Gathering Treasures FOR YOUR HAPPINESS
NATUROPATHIC INSPIRATIONSIngrid Pincott ND
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Wendy Johnstone is the founder of Keystone Eldercare Solutions With a Masters Degree in Gerontology and close to 20 years experience Wendy is passionate about supporting seniors and caregivers wwwkeystoneeldercarecom
Making the decision to move a spouse or aging parent into long term care is one of the most dif-ficult decisions families make Guilt resentment confu-sion and relief are just some of the emotions caregivers experience Many families tend to underestimate how difficult the transition can be and often find themselves unprepared emotionally and practically
Family caregivers and the person they care for are often overwhelmed by the magnitude of the decision and the process Itrsquos not only the move itself rather the prepara-tion of the move and the adjustment post-move Before we get into the nitty-gritty itrsquos actually helpful to clarify what is meant by ldquolong term carerdquo Trust me there are so many different ways to describe this form of housing it makes me dizzy
Itrsquos technically called Complex Care however other more common terms used are long term care residential care and nursing home What it really means a facility that provides 24-hour skilled nursing care and supervi-sion for people who are no longer able to care for them-selves Staff members administer medications and assist residents with daily activities such as eating bathing and dressing Less than 5 of Canadians live in complex care facilities with an average age being well into their late 80s Eligibility for a government subsidized complex care fa-cility is evaluated and determined by a case manager at your local Health Authority Factors considered include health status the family caregiverrsquos ability to provide the necessary care and support in the home and if the com-munity resources currently being used are appropriate safe and sustainable Those assessed as having the great-est and urgent needs are given priority for admission to the first available and appropriate bed Cost is a daily rate based on 80 of a seniors income There are also private Residential Care facilities where no subsidies are available
Once a decision is made it can feel like having to wait it
out Some families feel this part of the transition is very difficult with the uncertainty of when a bed will be avail-able and feeling they need to be prepared for a move at any time Some families and the person being cared for experience increased anxiety and stress during this period
Building a circle of support people is really important Choose a team of people to support you emotionally and physically as well as supports who have very practical skills including having cared for someone in complex care legal and financial experience excellent listener etc If you are a joiner think about a Caregiverrsquos Support group There are several groups for specific diseases such as stroke Parkinsonrsquos and dementia If you are having dif-ficulty finding information accessing these groups please contact me directly and Irsquoll point you in the right direction
I know it is easier said than done however caring for yourself as a caregiver is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family member Your role as a caregiver doesnrsquot end when the person you are caring for moves into complex care
Navigating the HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
Wendy Johnstone
Long Term Care
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Chad is the owner of Fitness Etc in Campbell River Courtenay Parksville He and his staff are always here to help Whether its product knowledge or help with diet and training advice they are here for you wwwfitness-etcca
FITNESS ETC Chad Braithwaite
With the New Years resolution crowd in full swing this time of year in every local gym across Canada I have decided to focus this month on the Top 10 gym peevesNow this isnt every peeve but these are the most common ones that will drive the average person up the wall So please remember that when you go to the gym it comes down to RE-SPECT for others that are there to do the same thing you are
Unracked WeightsBy far the most common complaint among regular gym-go-ers is that of un-racked weights Be it dumbbells kettlebells weight plates or bars lifters who are disrespectful enough to leave equipment scattered on the floor flat out SUCK Theres no nice way to state it Rather than do the courteous (and proper) thing and pick up after themselves these individuals leave things strewn about weaving a path of destruction that would make a crazed military general envious No matter if youre lifting 40 lbs or 400 lbs re-rack the weights when youre done
People on Cell PhonesOh to be a lifter in the glory days of bodybuilding with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno You know when people were actually focused on lifting weights at the gym and not talking on cell phones While modern times have done won-ders for portable communication devices the downside is that these same smartphones are attached to the hands and ears of every bro and girl at the gym Heads up cell phone addicts mdash the gym is for LIFTING not talking texting or insta-snapping and face-gramming your friends
People with CamerasThese days every guy or girl with some sort of camera thinks heshe is a celebrity or YouTube star in the making These wannabe fitness celebs troll in and around the gym with their handy camera and filming crew shooting everything from their foam rolling to cool down and everything in between Rather
than focus on actually lifting these folks are focused getting the proper lighting set to make their bicep or glute look picture perfect Do everyone a favor and save the camera antics for your own time not when the rest of us are making gains
Not using HeadphonesHaving the right music playing during your workout can help you get an edge and grind out an extra rep or two while train-ing The wonders of modern technology have given us the ability to listen to our own preferred music rather than the ir-ritating techno or emo-rock blasted in corporate gyms across the country
However there are those individuals who absolutely refuse to use headphones with their audio playerscell phones and feel the need to share their music preferences with the other 25 people in the gym Listen we each have our own music likes and genres You might enjoy listening to Bieber on constant repeat but the rest of us could really do without that crap
ScreamingThere must be a scientific study somewhere in the bro maga-zines that proves that grunting shouting and screaming helps you lift more weights Theres no other explanation for why the muscle-bound bros at the gym scream incessantly even while doing their warm-ups Sure if youre going for a 1RM max squat or deadlift you might be compelled to scream out of sheer exertion but more often than not your screaming is setting you up for a hard jab in the throat
Broken Water FountainMost days gym rats are walking around with gallon jugs of water (which is completely unnecessary in its own right But for those of us using a standard shaker or reusable water bottle nothing is more irritating than trying to fill up your water bottle before or during your workout and the water fountain is broken How is this even possible Continued on next page
Chads Top Ten
GYM PET PEEVES
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Heartstrong Fitness provides one-on-one kinesiology exercise physiology and personal training programming to clients across the North Island The ultimate goal is to increase physical literacy across the ages across the island and help North Islanders be their most active and healthy selves heartstrongfitnesscom
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Puddles of SweatYes during intense weight lifting youre going to sweat and when in a particularly poorly ventilated gym youre likely to be dripping in sweat No matter how much or little you do sweat or how well (poorly) the place is air-conditioned there is NO excuse for leaving a giant puddle of your DNA on the floor machine bench or exercise mat You wouldnt want to lay back on somebody elses giant pool of sweat and the rest of us dont want to touch yours If youre a profuse sweater carry a towel with you around the gym and wipe up after yourself
ExhibitionistsFortunately most people are considerate enough to walk around the gym in remotely acceptable clothing The same cant be said for the locker room There are showers stalls and changing rooms for a reason You might have the phy-sique of Adonis reincarnate but the rest of the people in the locker room dont need a front row seat to your private show-ing of the Full Monty
Set InterruptersWe all know this guy hes the one that comes up to you in the middle of doing leg press and asks Can I hop in real quick
While youre focused on not getting crushed by the stack of plates on each side of the machine this bozo is wondering if he can interrupt your workout so he can keep his circuit train-ing routine going unimpeded If someone is training and not wasting time or taking excessively long breaks at a certain sta-tion have some freaking patience and wait until theyre done
Hogging MachinesBuilding off the previous pet peeve comes the guy at the gym who hogs the machine This is the guy who continues to oc-cupy a machine talking to other bros or texting on his phone between sets or even worse after hes completely finished If youre going to take a 10-minute break between sets get off the machine and let other people work in
Have some respectThe gym is a sacred environment and when youre worship-ping at the temple of gains show some respect for the loca-tion and those in attendance If youre guilty of one or sev-eral of these gym pet peeves consider doing some personal homework on yourself and fix these annoying habits Other-wise build your own personal gym at home where you can do whatever you want however you want
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HEARTSTRONG Sarah Wright
70 years ago humans had a lot more physical work to do in their day to day life Today it takes effort to get moving and get active Kids were able to roam a lot farther from home which meant more unorganized physical activity and the opportuni-ty to build skills around decision making which leads to more confidence
On the flip side of that wersquove come a long way in terms of fig-uring out how to help people move better more efficiently and with more confidence How much exercise or activity do you really need to do A term called Physical Literacy has become a very hot topic over the last few years
The International Physical Literacy Association describes it as the motivation confidence physical competence knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engage-ment in physical activities (Whitehead 2016)
Many middle aged clients have become inactive as a result of both less inherent and automatic physical activity in their day to day lives but also because they may lack the skills and knowledge on how to get moving in a variety of different ways ndash either they havenrsquot been active in the past or a condition has changed the way they need to move There is no one perfect way our bodies need variety and most importantly we need to do the things we enjoy this encourages physical emotional spiritual and mental health and also means we will stick with it
Physical Literacy is a new catch phrase that encompasses a positive attitude towards being active and having the physical skills to do it The focus is mainly on giving children the chance to learn about their bodies on a variety of surfaces challenge themselves and ultimately have the confidence to try new things
I encourage you to ask your childrenrsquos coaches if they know what physical literacy is and whether every child they come in contact with is going to leave every practice with a positive feeling
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Find out more about The Berwick Waytrade ndash Ask one of our Senior Living Experts Today
Life at Berwick allows you the freedom to be as engaged and as social as you desire We offer vibrant senior residences created by caring people where the individual needs of our people always come first
Visit Berwick for more information or for a curiosity tour See how we can help you create a lsquohomersquo right here with us mdash a place where you can experience being part of a community againYour home Our hospitalityLetrsquos start a conversation todayFind out more about The Berwick WaytradeAsk one of our Senior Living Experts today
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Physical Literacy
Sarah Wright is a Certified Exercise Physiologist and Practicing Kinesiologist and co-owner of Heart Strong Fitness
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BEING HUMAN James L Anderson
The Human Dream
We Humans today are on a collision course where civilization and our biosphere may not survive The tiny cabal of supreme elite now ruling us cannot save us Those Global Fools think it is ldquotheirrdquo world It is not It is OURS It is ours to lose
Somehow we have to come together and believe we can change the world again It is time you and I reach be-yond our desperate separate lives and stand together as one life force and do the impossible hand in hand
We must make it through
The finest thing any of our leaders can do for us is to truly believe in each of us enough so that they inspire us to be more than we thought we could possibly become Our life force has done the impossible before We must do it again
Deep within us each of us has the potential to leave behind our primitive state of mind and become one
PART 1
whole golden new civilization together
We have always secretly known that Universe would one day summon the life spirit inside us to a final con-vergence with the reason why you and I were given the gift of life It is the lesson of life and eternity It is what Universe means
Deep inside in the heart center we have known thatthere will come a point where Humankind and Uni-verse itself will be poised finally on the fulcrum of eternity on the threshold of total oblivion or a new dawnhellip a new dream This is that point This is that dream
Human beings must learn to truly care for each other or Humankind will perish from this earth
We either live together or die apart
wwwjames-l-andersoncom
LEARN TO LOOM BEAD bull DIY BRACELET Learn to loom your own beautiful beaded bracelet looms beads and all you need is included in this 2hr workshop Hosted by NI Metis Beading Circle 915 am - 1115 am 115 pm - 330 pm $10 for Non-Members
WORK WITH LEATHER bull DIY SUEDE POUCHMake a beautiful little pouch using suede leather and decorate it in contemporary or traditional style Leather sinew strap and more all provided for you at this 2hr workshop Hosted by NI Metis Beading Circle 10 am - Noon 130 pm - 330 pm $10 for Non-Members
GUIDED HIKE WITH BUD LOGAN bull QUATSE HATCHERY TRAILLearn about the extensive local edibles and medicinals the North Island has to offer from Adventurer and Naturalist Bud Logan while exploring the Quatse River region Please Register - Everyone welcome Meet at Quatse Hatchery parking lot 10 am 130 pm
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SATURDAY 17 | MORNING amp AFTERNOON
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A true naturalist Jim Swift was born in Stonewall Manitoba just outside Winnipeg Due to his fatherrsquos health issues his family moved to the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island Swift remembers going to school in Royston and his first real introduction to art there ldquoI had a natu-ral born interest in the environment ndash trees riv-ers fishrdquo Swift says He recalls being young and inspired Breaking ground training horses and dogs climbing mountains and building forts are just a few of his childhood memories These are pretty good memories as Swiftrsquos health took a turn in 2015 when he was diagnosed with Alz-heimerrsquos dementia
Swift continued his passions for art and na-ture at the Atlin Centre for the Arts in Northern British Columbia where literally the horizons of art became his subjects He was influenced by nature and the stars he truly felt connect-ed spiritually with his surroundings This con-
nection brought upon his contemporary visual works and as a Metis artist this energy inspired so much of his body of work Swiftrsquos instructor at the Centre Gernot pushed him to create beyond his boundaries At that time the Cen-tre hosted twenty four artists from around the world it was a very creative environment
Being that the environment played such a big role in Swiftrsquos life he gained so many direct expe-riences with wildlife Many of these experiences translated into painted works ldquoI was on the way to Deer Lake and took a moment to rest I sat down against a maple tree to watch what was happening a young buck came right up to me and starting sniffing my shoes Irsquove encountered many animals face-to-face including a Grizzlyrdquo says Swift as he points out the picture he cap-tured of the grizzly he mentioned ldquoI painted the memory something Irsquoll never forgetrdquo
ARTIST FEATURE
JIM SWIFTNature on Parade
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Swift worked as a Fisheries Field Technician counting salmon in different regions but he also is a carpenter by trade Metis Nation sponsored Swift to get his Carpentry Instructors diploma as well as his Field Technician certification
Swift not only works as a visual artist painting he is also a writer and loves to share his experiences through storytelling With so many special times during his youth he loves the opportunity to share these experiences with the younger gen-eration of his family and others interested in his captivating stories He remembers being in the Black CreekMerville area where a wolf came up next to him and rubbed against him These are some of the amazing times in the life of Jim Swift
On a daily basis Swift is dealing with Alzheimers which has changed his life quite drastically Just before he was diagnosed he knew he wasnrsquot well he had even stopped driving Now Swift
Nature on Parade
Learn more about Jim SwiftwwwJimSwiftArtcom
relies on his partner Christina and volunteers Swift is able to attend the Adult Centre 3 times per week and has a volunteer take him out for walks and coffee Once a week he paints with Gerry who guides him to continue on and used his artistry in part as therapy
Swift has always been a lover of world music and has an extensive collection of musicmdashhe still loves to dance Swiftrsquos diagnosis changed the landscape of his life but he still feels that his art speaks to people and welcomes reactions to his work on all levels
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ARTIST FEATURE
White Buffalo Spirit 1997 Jim Swift jimswiftartcom
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White Buffalo Spirit 1997 Jim Swift jimswiftartcom
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What you think you become What you feel you attract
What you imagine you create Buddha
Our mindset is the source of the reality we live in It is the foundation for what we think and feel which informs the behaviour that shapes our life By bringing conscious-ness to our thought patterns we are able to make choic-es aligned with our vision and aspiration Our thoughts shape our actions
One of my dear friends is a successful business trainer she set a goal to contact ten businesses to set up meetings When we spoke she said Ive made five calls and its not fun Im going to stop now I need to find a different way to do it What do you think I reflected that her thought that its not fun gave her permission to stop I asked What if you keep going regardless if its fun or not What if you know for certain that one of these ten businesses will hire you in the end She laughed and finished con-tacting the rest of businesses
Catch the stories your mind is telling you What you think you become What you focus on you create more of
A client of mine owns a large fitness business When we started coaching one of his goals was to work less so he could spend more time with his family His busi-ness grows when hes there and suffers when hes not He was frustrated with his employees and he did not feel he could trust them to do the right thing when hes not present After few months of coaching we discovered he spent a significant portion of his time finding problems and fixing them as quickly as possible I asked him to be curious about what his staff might think the next time he finds a problems and ask them questions he has no answer for
Maria Ji is a professional business and life coach Maria focuses her coaching practice on supporting people to create the life of their dreams wwwmariajicoachingcom
ENTREPRENEURIAL AND LEADERSHIP COACHING Maria Ji
Three days later he reported that his team is excited to be implementing new strategies which gives him the free-dom him to be with his family and go on speaking tours
By shifting his focus from doing it the right way (his way) to empowering his team to contribute they were able to co-create new possibilities to expand the business and to support his dreams of helping others
Albert Einstein once said The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking It cannot be changed without changing our thinking
Its easy said than done However with continued prac-tice we can all master our mindset by learning to change our thinkingmdashand change our reality
Be a mindful listener of your language What story is your mind telling you If you want to change careers and the story is Well I cant possibly find a job that I love and still make the money I make right now ask yourself really Is there nobody in the world doing what they love and making the amount money they want Is that true If you say one thing and your sub-conscious mind is telling you another your actions will reflect the confusion and frustration of not having what you want
Our energy flows to where our attention goes Wether your true desire is that perfect partner your dream house a baby new job or travel around the world do whatever you can to be present to that goal Write out the detail of the house you want to live in picture your-self hopping on the plane to your adventure see yourself in your dream job and sitting in the office you want Do this activity at least three times a day
What you focus on you create more of With consistent practice everyone can be the master of their mind
Mastering Your Mindset A MUST HAVE SKILL TO MASTER YOUR BUSINESS AND YOUR LIFE
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Bud Logan
Spruce bark cones and needles can be used to make a tea or syrup that can relieve colds reduce the
fever from flu and ease joint pain that comes with these
ailments The cones produce the best medicine cones
are picked year round from the tops of young trees but
all the ingredients have various components that when
cooked together complement each other both in taste
and in the ability to work as medicine
Directions for tea Usually about 15 cones along with
needles and bark are boiled for 10 to 15 minutes in a pot
of water to make tea The longer they boil the stronger
the medicine becomes strain the liquid before drink-
ing it Spruce tea relieves coughing and sore throats and
stuffed chests Those who are sick with colds can take
it three or four times a day for up to five days You can
cool this tea and serve over ice if you like Sweeten to
taste with honey or brown sugar syrup
Directions for syrup To make a syrup that can be used
like any cold syrup as well as a winter treat when put
on ice cream requires a bit more work To make a basic
syrup you add to a big pot all the ingredients and cover
with water boil then simmer the mix for hours until it
has reduced down to about a quarter of its contents and
strain Then add the sweetener and there it is
I like to use three cups of needles around 15 spruce
cones about a cup of fir needles for a cystitis flavor and
some spruce gum if handy The spruce gum is strong
in medicine and only a small amount should be used
Cover with about 6 cups of water and boil this gently
until it has reduced down to 3 cups in volume Strain
this
Add to this mixture about ten rose hips place these
in a tied muslin bag when adding to avoid getting any
hip hairs in the mix as these will give one an itchy bot-
tom Along with the hips add some hawthorn berries
and crow berries both can be gathered in the late fall
winter months dont worry if the hawthorn berries are
dried out as this is best Crow berries are gathered up in
the high country and can be found even when covered
in snow You can replace these berries with store bought
berries if you must To this add a teaspoon of cinnamon
and you could add some grated orange or lemon peel
for flavor Bring to a boil and then simmer until you
have a cup of fluid left strain again and add your sweet-
ener Honey works well or add a sugar sweetener
To make a brown sugar sweetener just add equal amounts
of brown sugar and water boil down while stirring until
it is a thick mixture For every cup of syrup you will add
a cup of honey or sugar mixture simmer this for about
10 minutes cool and place in a glass container It will stay
good for a month or more in the fridge
The Spruce tree has many medicinal uses the sap that
can be found year round on spruce trees and in green
firewood can be used to soothe irritated skin and when
applied to cuts helps healing and reduces the chance
of infection You are looking for new sap that has re-
cently run from the wood of the tree
Collect sap thatrsquos really sticky and clear Warm it in the
same amount of water until itrsquos melted and then put
an equal or slightly smaller amount of Vaseline Use a
clean stick and stir it
slowly You can use
this as a cream for
cuts and sore mus-
cles It smells nice
too it should always
be kept at room
temperature
EatLOCAL Spruce Medicine
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Happy New Year Can you believe January 2018 is almost overhellip and Spring is just around the corner This issue is about Harvesting and Gatheringmdashbut how does this relate to Staging and Home ownership you ask Well let me tell you
The possessions we have spent years gathering can bring us much joy and invoke great memories of family and friends and donrsquot forget fur babies The buck head in the man cave that reminds hubby of that great weekend hunting trip with the boys or the dried roses from a special Valentines day in the master bedroom Itrsquos amazing how special these are to us
Letrsquos talk about harvesting In todays market with houses sell-ing for multiple offers your home can reap a plentiful bounty at harvest Here are some stats to show you the potential
2017 Real Estate in Campbell River
bull The average sale price of a was up 18bull Houses sold within 42 days at 98 of asking (Nov 123
Dec107)bull Houses made up 63 of sales and Condos 31bull Willow Point prices up 20 Campbell River Central 17bull 136 houses sold for over $500000
Now lets talk about gathering and harvesting together A home desired by multiple buyers will allow you to reap the largest harvest on your biggest investment Having your house Market Ready by reducing possessions gathered over the years will allow your house to look bigger feel more open and inviting This gives potential buys a sense of calm and tran-quility If the buyer doesnrsquot FALL IN LOVE with your home they wont buy it
Not sure what to store or remove Idyllic Homes is here to help Everything you donrsquot immediately need while your house is for sale can possibly be packed away And not to bring it to the new home but to donate it This small step can be done over the ldquorainy seasonrdquo we are currently experiencing and you will be well on your way to being Market Ready for Spring
Supplied by Sarah Baikie Personal Real Estate Corporation REMAX Check Realty
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Uncovering food sensitivities can be a challenge and often involves a lot of guess work We use a non-invasive method to quickly screen for over 200
food and environmental sensitivities Dietary modifications can be implemented after testing Removing sensitive foods is beneficial for gut
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GATHERING amp HARVESTING This is a trick you wont find in running magazines wont learn from famous athletes It began like most of our father amp son runs Ryan in his yellow stroller me pushing wildly behind Sunset was two hours away enough to bring us across town to the mythical Hilltop Store where I had promised him his very first Clif Bar
I expected to be there in about an hour instead my run lasted seven minutes Suddenly the front of the stroller reared up like a cocoon about to burst And it was for my sons voice shouted Now Ryan wants get out
My running place subsided and out came Ryan After all exercise is more important for him than me With the right training I can run 50K but with the wrong training my son could become an elite couch potato Our rule is simple if he wants to rest let him rest If he wants to go let him go Its a training plan tailored for toddlers
Now I had a helper pushing our stroller calling out to pedestrians and puppies examining the trails drain-age system closely The water goes in that pipe over there and comes out over here You see that Daddy Daddy did see that And I also saw an old yellow bull-dozer parked beside the trail for us to enjoy
The 1946 Caterpillar was looking great despite wear from many tiny sneakers Ryan held out his arms and I boosted him up showed him how to not trip over the gearbox He put on his driving mittens grasped the cold iron levers We were no longer behind schedule -- we were operating outside of time on our very own track The old dozer shuddered and roared to life vivid in our shared imagination Sunlight fell across us as it did back then as it will in all the years ahead
The stroller waited patiently headlamp tucked away for the inevitable nighttime run VROOM the bull-dozer said through Ryan Hand in hand we rumbled towards the future
GROWING UP COASTAL
Joseph McLean lives in Powell River where he runs a computer specialty store a whimsical blog and the occasional marathon FacebookcomGrowingUpCoastal
Joseph McLean
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She has to be the center of attention all the time Narcissistic mothers love to be waited on Older narcissis-tic mothers often use the natural limitations of aging to manipulate dramas often by neglecting their health or by doing things they know will make them ill This gives her the opportunity to cash in on the investment she made while training you to wait on her as a child Then she calls you demanding your presence immediately If you dont provide the attention she needs you look extremely bad to everyone else
She manipulates your emotions in order to feed on your pain She will not seem to care how much the ma-nipulation of her emotions and the self-pity repels other people One weird behavior that is very common to nar-cissists her dramas may also center around the tragedies of other people often relating how much she suffered by association and trying to distress her listeners as she cries over the horrible murder of someone she wouldnt recog-nize if they had passed her on the street
Shes selfish and willful She always makes sure she has the best of everything She insists on having her own way all the time and she will ruthlessly manipulatively pursue it even if what she wants isnt worth all the effort shes put-ting into it
She is self centered Shell give you hand-me-downs or market something for herself as a gift for you (I thought Id give you my old bicycle and buy myself a new one)New gifts are often obviously cheap and are usually things that dont suit you or that you cant use or are a quid pro quo if you buy her the gift she wants she will buy you an item of your choice She may buy you a gift and get the identical item for herself or take you shopping for a gift and get herself something nice at the same time to make herself feel better She is very defensive and extremely sensitive to any criticism If you criticize or defy her she will explode with fury threaten storm rage and may become violent Not all narcissists abuse physically but most do often in sub-
tle deniable ways It allows them to vent their rage at your failure to be the solution to their internal havoc and si-multaneously to teach you to fear them Narcissists also abuse by exposing you to violence If one of your siblings got beaten she made sure you saw
She is never wrong about anything No matter what shes done she wont ever genuinely apologize for any-thing Instead any time she feels she is being made to apologize she will sulk and pout issue an insulting apolo-gy or negate the apology she has just made with justifica-tions qualifications or self pity
She makes you look crazy If you try to confront her about something shes done shell tell you that you have a very vivid imagination (this is a phrase commonly used by abusers of all sorts to invalidate your experience of their abuse) that you dont know what youre talking about or that she has no idea what youre talking about This is an extremely aggressive and exceptionally infuriating tactic called gaslighting common to abusers of all kinds Your perceptions of reality are continually undermined so that you end up without any confidence in your intuition your memory or your powers of reasoning
She Lies To outsiders shell lie thoughtfully and delib-erately always in a way that can be covered up if shes confronted with her lie She will claim to be unable to re-member bad things she has done Lying is one way that she creates conflict in the relationships and lives of those around her
Negotiating the Legacy of a NARCISSISTIC MOTHER
PART 2
SHIFT HAPPENS Andrea Wagemaker
Author unknown repurposed by Andrea Wagemaker in hope that it will be of help to daughters of Narcissistic mothers
I am a Licensed Clinical Hypnotherapist and Certified Life Coach specializing in working with daughters of Narcissistic Mothers Through Hypnosis and a personalized coaching program you will begin to start taking control of your negative thought pat-terns reclaim your life and stop the toxic legacy To set up your life changing appointment call Shift Happens Coaching and Clinical Hypnotherapy at 250-338-3401
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Chris Dobranski was born in Edmonton Alberta and by all means is an all-Canadian guy His special artistic talents really shine
through his mixed media work gemstone carving and metal forging Based
out of Tahsis over the past decade Dobranski has been back and forth to
Europe Germany and Russia completely focused on his art He now spends
most of his time in Germany getting ready to launch his Studio Gallery in
February 2018 While Dobranski started his
career as a hospital technician on the West
Coast of British Columbia he was drawn to
carve in his off time ldquoWhen I was in Haida
Gwaii and the hospital work ended I started
carving full time he remembers
ldquoI
had been
carving for
about ten years
but it wasnrsquot until
moving to Haida Gwaii
that I truly started to respect and
enjoy bringing mediums to life working
with Fred Watmough my teacher friend
and carving partner He instilled in me the
notion that every piece is a practice piece
Every time I showed him what I thought
was a finished piece he would smile and say
ldquoItrsquos nice but when are you going to finish itrdquo Those
words have pushed me to improve and allow me to test
the bounds of insanity by illusion and lightrdquo Dobranski
writes in his bio
Dobranski spent time designing knives and practicing metal
work with Forge Master Jean Colin each knife receives a special
hand-carved handle by Chris He works with many mediums his
work is incredibly complex and takes hundreds of hours ldquoFamily crests
can take 400 plus hours as they are specialty pieces heirlooms really
Gemstones can easily take 400-500 hours to cut Clients are always thrilled
with the end workrdquo Dobranski says
ldquoI found it extremely difficult to be qualified as an Artist in Canada with no
formal education or gallery exhibits I decided to seek out the capital of gem-
stone carving and found myself in Rheinland-Pfalz which really is my sec-
ond home on the Rhine Riverrdquo
The village Dobranski resides with his fianceacute Gisla is built for carvers Before
power they ran water wheels to create power for the artists He truly is follow-
WELLNESS ARTIST
Connect with Chris Dobranski through Facebook and Twitter
Chris DobranskiCUTS LIKE A KNIFE
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ing his roots and heritage from his family who are still
based in Alberta While working for established gem-
stone carvers he decided he needed to create space for
himself and open his own studio gallery From quartz
crystals to yew wood to iron Dobranski is ready for his
space to open to the public and feels well supported by
his European clients and North American ones too ldquoAll
the tools and machines are set up now the gemstone
roughing machine is ready Therersquos room for up to two
other carvers maybe a goldsmithrdquo he speculates
Dobranskirsquos talents are tremendous and show through
his works and awards his Jade Swordfish won First at
the 2014 Jade Symposium where he also was awarded
in the Sculpture-Gold Category He continues to learn
everydaymdashpracticing carving learning languages and
building relationships especially with the Master Carv-
ers in the village and neighbouring regions ldquoAlthough
Irsquom on a work visa now is the time to look how we treat
each other Facing racism is facing big barriers but I
see globalization connecting the next generationsrdquo says
Dobranski He is planning to be back in Tahsis this sum-
mer to reconnect
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For more of Dr Pincottrsquos articles visit wwwPerceptiveHealthca or wwwdrpincottcom and wwwbcnaca to find an ND near you
We are well into 2018 and most have long forgotten their New Years Resolutions I hope to inspire you to gather a few new habits over the next year to con-tribute to your physical health and your mental and brain health too Physical trainer Amber Joliat recommends set-ting 30 day intentions from New Moon to New Moon
I was happy to see the Globe amp Mail headline ldquoYour smart-phone addiction is making you stupid And inattentive And anti-social And unhealthyrdquo on January 6 The aver-age daily user looks at their phone 150 times and spends 3-5 hours on them Tristan Harris a former product manager at Google educates people through ldquoTime Well Spentrdquo on the dangers of the social media platform that causes spurts of dopamine creating real addictions The former vice-president of Facebook prohibits his own chil-dren from social media
In ldquoThe Big Disconnectrdquo Catherine Steiner-Adair explains that children ages 4-18 feel frustration fatigue and loss when they come home to parents who are on their de-vices With recent spikes in mental health issues includ-ing ADD among adolescents and the concomitant rise in electronic devices it behooves parents to learn ways to set limits on smartphone usage Intention Unplug for hours during the day
I read or listen to the radio to get the news rather than watch it I can then control the emotional impact I read the Saturday Globe amp Mail and then for fun I watch or listen to comedy to get the rest CBC Radio One Because News This Hour Has 22 Minutes and Rick Mercer Report Hey humor is great for mental health and I learn a lot
The blue light emitting from our devices causes eye dis-eases and strain According to my eye doctor more than
two hours of exposure per day is contributing to Macular Degeneration damage to the retina and vision loss Apply ldquoNight Shiftrdquo or ldquoTwilightrdquo to your devices from 10pm to 7am Optometrists provide protective eye wear or yellow tinting of lenses as options
One of the favorite parts of our ldquomorning boot camprdquo ex-ercise class is the stretching section when 10 minutes of healing music is played Music has a huge impact on men-tal health so find ldquohealingrdquo music to help with stress
Discover the joy of adding 100 pure essential oils to your life with Young Living or Doterra Learn to make your own blends to treat stress headaches muscle aches and insom-nia to lessen the over the counter toxic drugs ldquoThievesrdquo blend a great household cleaner reduces chemical use in the home Drop doses of edible oils such as lemon lime or orange to ldquosoda streamrdquo water will get the pop out of the house
Cook with a pressure cooker Pick one made with stain-less steel and discover how you can make a full meal from scratch in 30-45 minutes You will be amazed at the flavor and the ease
Spend less than you make and start a holiday account Re-place going out for coffee and lunch everyday with taking your lunch to work
Pick a new applemdashie honey crispmdashand eat one every day
Read ldquoMindful Drinkingrdquo by Rosamund Dean and ldquoDrinkrdquo by Ann Dowsett Johnston to help change your relation-ship with alcohol decrease your consumption and add to your holiday account
Happy Gathering
Gathering Treasures FOR YOUR HAPPINESS
NATUROPATHIC INSPIRATIONSIngrid Pincott ND
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Wendy Johnstone is the founder of Keystone Eldercare Solutions With a Masters Degree in Gerontology and close to 20 years experience Wendy is passionate about supporting seniors and caregivers wwwkeystoneeldercarecom
Making the decision to move a spouse or aging parent into long term care is one of the most dif-ficult decisions families make Guilt resentment confu-sion and relief are just some of the emotions caregivers experience Many families tend to underestimate how difficult the transition can be and often find themselves unprepared emotionally and practically
Family caregivers and the person they care for are often overwhelmed by the magnitude of the decision and the process Itrsquos not only the move itself rather the prepara-tion of the move and the adjustment post-move Before we get into the nitty-gritty itrsquos actually helpful to clarify what is meant by ldquolong term carerdquo Trust me there are so many different ways to describe this form of housing it makes me dizzy
Itrsquos technically called Complex Care however other more common terms used are long term care residential care and nursing home What it really means a facility that provides 24-hour skilled nursing care and supervi-sion for people who are no longer able to care for them-selves Staff members administer medications and assist residents with daily activities such as eating bathing and dressing Less than 5 of Canadians live in complex care facilities with an average age being well into their late 80s Eligibility for a government subsidized complex care fa-cility is evaluated and determined by a case manager at your local Health Authority Factors considered include health status the family caregiverrsquos ability to provide the necessary care and support in the home and if the com-munity resources currently being used are appropriate safe and sustainable Those assessed as having the great-est and urgent needs are given priority for admission to the first available and appropriate bed Cost is a daily rate based on 80 of a seniors income There are also private Residential Care facilities where no subsidies are available
Once a decision is made it can feel like having to wait it
out Some families feel this part of the transition is very difficult with the uncertainty of when a bed will be avail-able and feeling they need to be prepared for a move at any time Some families and the person being cared for experience increased anxiety and stress during this period
Building a circle of support people is really important Choose a team of people to support you emotionally and physically as well as supports who have very practical skills including having cared for someone in complex care legal and financial experience excellent listener etc If you are a joiner think about a Caregiverrsquos Support group There are several groups for specific diseases such as stroke Parkinsonrsquos and dementia If you are having dif-ficulty finding information accessing these groups please contact me directly and Irsquoll point you in the right direction
I know it is easier said than done however caring for yourself as a caregiver is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family member Your role as a caregiver doesnrsquot end when the person you are caring for moves into complex care
Navigating the HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
Wendy Johnstone
Long Term Care
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Chad is the owner of Fitness Etc in Campbell River Courtenay Parksville He and his staff are always here to help Whether its product knowledge or help with diet and training advice they are here for you wwwfitness-etcca
FITNESS ETC Chad Braithwaite
With the New Years resolution crowd in full swing this time of year in every local gym across Canada I have decided to focus this month on the Top 10 gym peevesNow this isnt every peeve but these are the most common ones that will drive the average person up the wall So please remember that when you go to the gym it comes down to RE-SPECT for others that are there to do the same thing you are
Unracked WeightsBy far the most common complaint among regular gym-go-ers is that of un-racked weights Be it dumbbells kettlebells weight plates or bars lifters who are disrespectful enough to leave equipment scattered on the floor flat out SUCK Theres no nice way to state it Rather than do the courteous (and proper) thing and pick up after themselves these individuals leave things strewn about weaving a path of destruction that would make a crazed military general envious No matter if youre lifting 40 lbs or 400 lbs re-rack the weights when youre done
People on Cell PhonesOh to be a lifter in the glory days of bodybuilding with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno You know when people were actually focused on lifting weights at the gym and not talking on cell phones While modern times have done won-ders for portable communication devices the downside is that these same smartphones are attached to the hands and ears of every bro and girl at the gym Heads up cell phone addicts mdash the gym is for LIFTING not talking texting or insta-snapping and face-gramming your friends
People with CamerasThese days every guy or girl with some sort of camera thinks heshe is a celebrity or YouTube star in the making These wannabe fitness celebs troll in and around the gym with their handy camera and filming crew shooting everything from their foam rolling to cool down and everything in between Rather
than focus on actually lifting these folks are focused getting the proper lighting set to make their bicep or glute look picture perfect Do everyone a favor and save the camera antics for your own time not when the rest of us are making gains
Not using HeadphonesHaving the right music playing during your workout can help you get an edge and grind out an extra rep or two while train-ing The wonders of modern technology have given us the ability to listen to our own preferred music rather than the ir-ritating techno or emo-rock blasted in corporate gyms across the country
However there are those individuals who absolutely refuse to use headphones with their audio playerscell phones and feel the need to share their music preferences with the other 25 people in the gym Listen we each have our own music likes and genres You might enjoy listening to Bieber on constant repeat but the rest of us could really do without that crap
ScreamingThere must be a scientific study somewhere in the bro maga-zines that proves that grunting shouting and screaming helps you lift more weights Theres no other explanation for why the muscle-bound bros at the gym scream incessantly even while doing their warm-ups Sure if youre going for a 1RM max squat or deadlift you might be compelled to scream out of sheer exertion but more often than not your screaming is setting you up for a hard jab in the throat
Broken Water FountainMost days gym rats are walking around with gallon jugs of water (which is completely unnecessary in its own right But for those of us using a standard shaker or reusable water bottle nothing is more irritating than trying to fill up your water bottle before or during your workout and the water fountain is broken How is this even possible Continued on next page
Chads Top Ten
GYM PET PEEVES
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Puddles of SweatYes during intense weight lifting youre going to sweat and when in a particularly poorly ventilated gym youre likely to be dripping in sweat No matter how much or little you do sweat or how well (poorly) the place is air-conditioned there is NO excuse for leaving a giant puddle of your DNA on the floor machine bench or exercise mat You wouldnt want to lay back on somebody elses giant pool of sweat and the rest of us dont want to touch yours If youre a profuse sweater carry a towel with you around the gym and wipe up after yourself
ExhibitionistsFortunately most people are considerate enough to walk around the gym in remotely acceptable clothing The same cant be said for the locker room There are showers stalls and changing rooms for a reason You might have the phy-sique of Adonis reincarnate but the rest of the people in the locker room dont need a front row seat to your private show-ing of the Full Monty
Set InterruptersWe all know this guy hes the one that comes up to you in the middle of doing leg press and asks Can I hop in real quick
While youre focused on not getting crushed by the stack of plates on each side of the machine this bozo is wondering if he can interrupt your workout so he can keep his circuit train-ing routine going unimpeded If someone is training and not wasting time or taking excessively long breaks at a certain sta-tion have some freaking patience and wait until theyre done
Hogging MachinesBuilding off the previous pet peeve comes the guy at the gym who hogs the machine This is the guy who continues to oc-cupy a machine talking to other bros or texting on his phone between sets or even worse after hes completely finished If youre going to take a 10-minute break between sets get off the machine and let other people work in
Have some respectThe gym is a sacred environment and when youre worship-ping at the temple of gains show some respect for the loca-tion and those in attendance If youre guilty of one or sev-eral of these gym pet peeves consider doing some personal homework on yourself and fix these annoying habits Other-wise build your own personal gym at home where you can do whatever you want however you want
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HEARTSTRONG Sarah Wright
70 years ago humans had a lot more physical work to do in their day to day life Today it takes effort to get moving and get active Kids were able to roam a lot farther from home which meant more unorganized physical activity and the opportuni-ty to build skills around decision making which leads to more confidence
On the flip side of that wersquove come a long way in terms of fig-uring out how to help people move better more efficiently and with more confidence How much exercise or activity do you really need to do A term called Physical Literacy has become a very hot topic over the last few years
The International Physical Literacy Association describes it as the motivation confidence physical competence knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engage-ment in physical activities (Whitehead 2016)
Many middle aged clients have become inactive as a result of both less inherent and automatic physical activity in their day to day lives but also because they may lack the skills and knowledge on how to get moving in a variety of different ways ndash either they havenrsquot been active in the past or a condition has changed the way they need to move There is no one perfect way our bodies need variety and most importantly we need to do the things we enjoy this encourages physical emotional spiritual and mental health and also means we will stick with it
Physical Literacy is a new catch phrase that encompasses a positive attitude towards being active and having the physical skills to do it The focus is mainly on giving children the chance to learn about their bodies on a variety of surfaces challenge themselves and ultimately have the confidence to try new things
I encourage you to ask your childrenrsquos coaches if they know what physical literacy is and whether every child they come in contact with is going to leave every practice with a positive feeling
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Physical Literacy
Sarah Wright is a Certified Exercise Physiologist and Practicing Kinesiologist and co-owner of Heart Strong Fitness
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BEING HUMAN James L Anderson
The Human Dream
We Humans today are on a collision course where civilization and our biosphere may not survive The tiny cabal of supreme elite now ruling us cannot save us Those Global Fools think it is ldquotheirrdquo world It is not It is OURS It is ours to lose
Somehow we have to come together and believe we can change the world again It is time you and I reach be-yond our desperate separate lives and stand together as one life force and do the impossible hand in hand
We must make it through
The finest thing any of our leaders can do for us is to truly believe in each of us enough so that they inspire us to be more than we thought we could possibly become Our life force has done the impossible before We must do it again
Deep within us each of us has the potential to leave behind our primitive state of mind and become one
PART 1
whole golden new civilization together
We have always secretly known that Universe would one day summon the life spirit inside us to a final con-vergence with the reason why you and I were given the gift of life It is the lesson of life and eternity It is what Universe means
Deep inside in the heart center we have known thatthere will come a point where Humankind and Uni-verse itself will be poised finally on the fulcrum of eternity on the threshold of total oblivion or a new dawnhellip a new dream This is that point This is that dream
Human beings must learn to truly care for each other or Humankind will perish from this earth
We either live together or die apart
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Swift worked as a Fisheries Field Technician counting salmon in different regions but he also is a carpenter by trade Metis Nation sponsored Swift to get his Carpentry Instructors diploma as well as his Field Technician certification
Swift not only works as a visual artist painting he is also a writer and loves to share his experiences through storytelling With so many special times during his youth he loves the opportunity to share these experiences with the younger gen-eration of his family and others interested in his captivating stories He remembers being in the Black CreekMerville area where a wolf came up next to him and rubbed against him These are some of the amazing times in the life of Jim Swift
On a daily basis Swift is dealing with Alzheimers which has changed his life quite drastically Just before he was diagnosed he knew he wasnrsquot well he had even stopped driving Now Swift
Nature on Parade
Learn more about Jim SwiftwwwJimSwiftArtcom
relies on his partner Christina and volunteers Swift is able to attend the Adult Centre 3 times per week and has a volunteer take him out for walks and coffee Once a week he paints with Gerry who guides him to continue on and used his artistry in part as therapy
Swift has always been a lover of world music and has an extensive collection of musicmdashhe still loves to dance Swiftrsquos diagnosis changed the landscape of his life but he still feels that his art speaks to people and welcomes reactions to his work on all levels
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White Buffalo Spirit 1997 Jim Swift jimswiftartcom
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White Buffalo Spirit 1997 Jim Swift jimswiftartcom
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What you think you become What you feel you attract
What you imagine you create Buddha
Our mindset is the source of the reality we live in It is the foundation for what we think and feel which informs the behaviour that shapes our life By bringing conscious-ness to our thought patterns we are able to make choic-es aligned with our vision and aspiration Our thoughts shape our actions
One of my dear friends is a successful business trainer she set a goal to contact ten businesses to set up meetings When we spoke she said Ive made five calls and its not fun Im going to stop now I need to find a different way to do it What do you think I reflected that her thought that its not fun gave her permission to stop I asked What if you keep going regardless if its fun or not What if you know for certain that one of these ten businesses will hire you in the end She laughed and finished con-tacting the rest of businesses
Catch the stories your mind is telling you What you think you become What you focus on you create more of
A client of mine owns a large fitness business When we started coaching one of his goals was to work less so he could spend more time with his family His busi-ness grows when hes there and suffers when hes not He was frustrated with his employees and he did not feel he could trust them to do the right thing when hes not present After few months of coaching we discovered he spent a significant portion of his time finding problems and fixing them as quickly as possible I asked him to be curious about what his staff might think the next time he finds a problems and ask them questions he has no answer for
Maria Ji is a professional business and life coach Maria focuses her coaching practice on supporting people to create the life of their dreams wwwmariajicoachingcom
ENTREPRENEURIAL AND LEADERSHIP COACHING Maria Ji
Three days later he reported that his team is excited to be implementing new strategies which gives him the free-dom him to be with his family and go on speaking tours
By shifting his focus from doing it the right way (his way) to empowering his team to contribute they were able to co-create new possibilities to expand the business and to support his dreams of helping others
Albert Einstein once said The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking It cannot be changed without changing our thinking
Its easy said than done However with continued prac-tice we can all master our mindset by learning to change our thinkingmdashand change our reality
Be a mindful listener of your language What story is your mind telling you If you want to change careers and the story is Well I cant possibly find a job that I love and still make the money I make right now ask yourself really Is there nobody in the world doing what they love and making the amount money they want Is that true If you say one thing and your sub-conscious mind is telling you another your actions will reflect the confusion and frustration of not having what you want
Our energy flows to where our attention goes Wether your true desire is that perfect partner your dream house a baby new job or travel around the world do whatever you can to be present to that goal Write out the detail of the house you want to live in picture your-self hopping on the plane to your adventure see yourself in your dream job and sitting in the office you want Do this activity at least three times a day
What you focus on you create more of With consistent practice everyone can be the master of their mind
Mastering Your Mindset A MUST HAVE SKILL TO MASTER YOUR BUSINESS AND YOUR LIFE
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Bud Logan
Spruce bark cones and needles can be used to make a tea or syrup that can relieve colds reduce the
fever from flu and ease joint pain that comes with these
ailments The cones produce the best medicine cones
are picked year round from the tops of young trees but
all the ingredients have various components that when
cooked together complement each other both in taste
and in the ability to work as medicine
Directions for tea Usually about 15 cones along with
needles and bark are boiled for 10 to 15 minutes in a pot
of water to make tea The longer they boil the stronger
the medicine becomes strain the liquid before drink-
ing it Spruce tea relieves coughing and sore throats and
stuffed chests Those who are sick with colds can take
it three or four times a day for up to five days You can
cool this tea and serve over ice if you like Sweeten to
taste with honey or brown sugar syrup
Directions for syrup To make a syrup that can be used
like any cold syrup as well as a winter treat when put
on ice cream requires a bit more work To make a basic
syrup you add to a big pot all the ingredients and cover
with water boil then simmer the mix for hours until it
has reduced down to about a quarter of its contents and
strain Then add the sweetener and there it is
I like to use three cups of needles around 15 spruce
cones about a cup of fir needles for a cystitis flavor and
some spruce gum if handy The spruce gum is strong
in medicine and only a small amount should be used
Cover with about 6 cups of water and boil this gently
until it has reduced down to 3 cups in volume Strain
this
Add to this mixture about ten rose hips place these
in a tied muslin bag when adding to avoid getting any
hip hairs in the mix as these will give one an itchy bot-
tom Along with the hips add some hawthorn berries
and crow berries both can be gathered in the late fall
winter months dont worry if the hawthorn berries are
dried out as this is best Crow berries are gathered up in
the high country and can be found even when covered
in snow You can replace these berries with store bought
berries if you must To this add a teaspoon of cinnamon
and you could add some grated orange or lemon peel
for flavor Bring to a boil and then simmer until you
have a cup of fluid left strain again and add your sweet-
ener Honey works well or add a sugar sweetener
To make a brown sugar sweetener just add equal amounts
of brown sugar and water boil down while stirring until
it is a thick mixture For every cup of syrup you will add
a cup of honey or sugar mixture simmer this for about
10 minutes cool and place in a glass container It will stay
good for a month or more in the fridge
The Spruce tree has many medicinal uses the sap that
can be found year round on spruce trees and in green
firewood can be used to soothe irritated skin and when
applied to cuts helps healing and reduces the chance
of infection You are looking for new sap that has re-
cently run from the wood of the tree
Collect sap thatrsquos really sticky and clear Warm it in the
same amount of water until itrsquos melted and then put
an equal or slightly smaller amount of Vaseline Use a
clean stick and stir it
slowly You can use
this as a cream for
cuts and sore mus-
cles It smells nice
too it should always
be kept at room
temperature
EatLOCAL Spruce Medicine
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Happy New Year Can you believe January 2018 is almost overhellip and Spring is just around the corner This issue is about Harvesting and Gatheringmdashbut how does this relate to Staging and Home ownership you ask Well let me tell you
The possessions we have spent years gathering can bring us much joy and invoke great memories of family and friends and donrsquot forget fur babies The buck head in the man cave that reminds hubby of that great weekend hunting trip with the boys or the dried roses from a special Valentines day in the master bedroom Itrsquos amazing how special these are to us
Letrsquos talk about harvesting In todays market with houses sell-ing for multiple offers your home can reap a plentiful bounty at harvest Here are some stats to show you the potential
2017 Real Estate in Campbell River
bull The average sale price of a was up 18bull Houses sold within 42 days at 98 of asking (Nov 123
Dec107)bull Houses made up 63 of sales and Condos 31bull Willow Point prices up 20 Campbell River Central 17bull 136 houses sold for over $500000
Now lets talk about gathering and harvesting together A home desired by multiple buyers will allow you to reap the largest harvest on your biggest investment Having your house Market Ready by reducing possessions gathered over the years will allow your house to look bigger feel more open and inviting This gives potential buys a sense of calm and tran-quility If the buyer doesnrsquot FALL IN LOVE with your home they wont buy it
Not sure what to store or remove Idyllic Homes is here to help Everything you donrsquot immediately need while your house is for sale can possibly be packed away And not to bring it to the new home but to donate it This small step can be done over the ldquorainy seasonrdquo we are currently experiencing and you will be well on your way to being Market Ready for Spring
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GATHERING amp HARVESTING This is a trick you wont find in running magazines wont learn from famous athletes It began like most of our father amp son runs Ryan in his yellow stroller me pushing wildly behind Sunset was two hours away enough to bring us across town to the mythical Hilltop Store where I had promised him his very first Clif Bar
I expected to be there in about an hour instead my run lasted seven minutes Suddenly the front of the stroller reared up like a cocoon about to burst And it was for my sons voice shouted Now Ryan wants get out
My running place subsided and out came Ryan After all exercise is more important for him than me With the right training I can run 50K but with the wrong training my son could become an elite couch potato Our rule is simple if he wants to rest let him rest If he wants to go let him go Its a training plan tailored for toddlers
Now I had a helper pushing our stroller calling out to pedestrians and puppies examining the trails drain-age system closely The water goes in that pipe over there and comes out over here You see that Daddy Daddy did see that And I also saw an old yellow bull-dozer parked beside the trail for us to enjoy
The 1946 Caterpillar was looking great despite wear from many tiny sneakers Ryan held out his arms and I boosted him up showed him how to not trip over the gearbox He put on his driving mittens grasped the cold iron levers We were no longer behind schedule -- we were operating outside of time on our very own track The old dozer shuddered and roared to life vivid in our shared imagination Sunlight fell across us as it did back then as it will in all the years ahead
The stroller waited patiently headlamp tucked away for the inevitable nighttime run VROOM the bull-dozer said through Ryan Hand in hand we rumbled towards the future
GROWING UP COASTAL
Joseph McLean lives in Powell River where he runs a computer specialty store a whimsical blog and the occasional marathon FacebookcomGrowingUpCoastal
Joseph McLean
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She has to be the center of attention all the time Narcissistic mothers love to be waited on Older narcissis-tic mothers often use the natural limitations of aging to manipulate dramas often by neglecting their health or by doing things they know will make them ill This gives her the opportunity to cash in on the investment she made while training you to wait on her as a child Then she calls you demanding your presence immediately If you dont provide the attention she needs you look extremely bad to everyone else
She manipulates your emotions in order to feed on your pain She will not seem to care how much the ma-nipulation of her emotions and the self-pity repels other people One weird behavior that is very common to nar-cissists her dramas may also center around the tragedies of other people often relating how much she suffered by association and trying to distress her listeners as she cries over the horrible murder of someone she wouldnt recog-nize if they had passed her on the street
Shes selfish and willful She always makes sure she has the best of everything She insists on having her own way all the time and she will ruthlessly manipulatively pursue it even if what she wants isnt worth all the effort shes put-ting into it
She is self centered Shell give you hand-me-downs or market something for herself as a gift for you (I thought Id give you my old bicycle and buy myself a new one)New gifts are often obviously cheap and are usually things that dont suit you or that you cant use or are a quid pro quo if you buy her the gift she wants she will buy you an item of your choice She may buy you a gift and get the identical item for herself or take you shopping for a gift and get herself something nice at the same time to make herself feel better She is very defensive and extremely sensitive to any criticism If you criticize or defy her she will explode with fury threaten storm rage and may become violent Not all narcissists abuse physically but most do often in sub-
tle deniable ways It allows them to vent their rage at your failure to be the solution to their internal havoc and si-multaneously to teach you to fear them Narcissists also abuse by exposing you to violence If one of your siblings got beaten she made sure you saw
She is never wrong about anything No matter what shes done she wont ever genuinely apologize for any-thing Instead any time she feels she is being made to apologize she will sulk and pout issue an insulting apolo-gy or negate the apology she has just made with justifica-tions qualifications or self pity
She makes you look crazy If you try to confront her about something shes done shell tell you that you have a very vivid imagination (this is a phrase commonly used by abusers of all sorts to invalidate your experience of their abuse) that you dont know what youre talking about or that she has no idea what youre talking about This is an extremely aggressive and exceptionally infuriating tactic called gaslighting common to abusers of all kinds Your perceptions of reality are continually undermined so that you end up without any confidence in your intuition your memory or your powers of reasoning
She Lies To outsiders shell lie thoughtfully and delib-erately always in a way that can be covered up if shes confronted with her lie She will claim to be unable to re-member bad things she has done Lying is one way that she creates conflict in the relationships and lives of those around her
Negotiating the Legacy of a NARCISSISTIC MOTHER
PART 2
SHIFT HAPPENS Andrea Wagemaker
Author unknown repurposed by Andrea Wagemaker in hope that it will be of help to daughters of Narcissistic mothers
I am a Licensed Clinical Hypnotherapist and Certified Life Coach specializing in working with daughters of Narcissistic Mothers Through Hypnosis and a personalized coaching program you will begin to start taking control of your negative thought pat-terns reclaim your life and stop the toxic legacy To set up your life changing appointment call Shift Happens Coaching and Clinical Hypnotherapy at 250-338-3401
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Chris Dobranski was born in Edmonton Alberta and by all means is an all-Canadian guy His special artistic talents really shine
through his mixed media work gemstone carving and metal forging Based
out of Tahsis over the past decade Dobranski has been back and forth to
Europe Germany and Russia completely focused on his art He now spends
most of his time in Germany getting ready to launch his Studio Gallery in
February 2018 While Dobranski started his
career as a hospital technician on the West
Coast of British Columbia he was drawn to
carve in his off time ldquoWhen I was in Haida
Gwaii and the hospital work ended I started
carving full time he remembers
ldquoI
had been
carving for
about ten years
but it wasnrsquot until
moving to Haida Gwaii
that I truly started to respect and
enjoy bringing mediums to life working
with Fred Watmough my teacher friend
and carving partner He instilled in me the
notion that every piece is a practice piece
Every time I showed him what I thought
was a finished piece he would smile and say
ldquoItrsquos nice but when are you going to finish itrdquo Those
words have pushed me to improve and allow me to test
the bounds of insanity by illusion and lightrdquo Dobranski
writes in his bio
Dobranski spent time designing knives and practicing metal
work with Forge Master Jean Colin each knife receives a special
hand-carved handle by Chris He works with many mediums his
work is incredibly complex and takes hundreds of hours ldquoFamily crests
can take 400 plus hours as they are specialty pieces heirlooms really
Gemstones can easily take 400-500 hours to cut Clients are always thrilled
with the end workrdquo Dobranski says
ldquoI found it extremely difficult to be qualified as an Artist in Canada with no
formal education or gallery exhibits I decided to seek out the capital of gem-
stone carving and found myself in Rheinland-Pfalz which really is my sec-
ond home on the Rhine Riverrdquo
The village Dobranski resides with his fianceacute Gisla is built for carvers Before
power they ran water wheels to create power for the artists He truly is follow-
WELLNESS ARTIST
Connect with Chris Dobranski through Facebook and Twitter
Chris DobranskiCUTS LIKE A KNIFE
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ing his roots and heritage from his family who are still
based in Alberta While working for established gem-
stone carvers he decided he needed to create space for
himself and open his own studio gallery From quartz
crystals to yew wood to iron Dobranski is ready for his
space to open to the public and feels well supported by
his European clients and North American ones too ldquoAll
the tools and machines are set up now the gemstone
roughing machine is ready Therersquos room for up to two
other carvers maybe a goldsmithrdquo he speculates
Dobranskirsquos talents are tremendous and show through
his works and awards his Jade Swordfish won First at
the 2014 Jade Symposium where he also was awarded
in the Sculpture-Gold Category He continues to learn
everydaymdashpracticing carving learning languages and
building relationships especially with the Master Carv-
ers in the village and neighbouring regions ldquoAlthough
Irsquom on a work visa now is the time to look how we treat
each other Facing racism is facing big barriers but I
see globalization connecting the next generationsrdquo says
Dobranski He is planning to be back in Tahsis this sum-
mer to reconnect
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For more of Dr Pincottrsquos articles visit wwwPerceptiveHealthca or wwwdrpincottcom and wwwbcnaca to find an ND near you
We are well into 2018 and most have long forgotten their New Years Resolutions I hope to inspire you to gather a few new habits over the next year to con-tribute to your physical health and your mental and brain health too Physical trainer Amber Joliat recommends set-ting 30 day intentions from New Moon to New Moon
I was happy to see the Globe amp Mail headline ldquoYour smart-phone addiction is making you stupid And inattentive And anti-social And unhealthyrdquo on January 6 The aver-age daily user looks at their phone 150 times and spends 3-5 hours on them Tristan Harris a former product manager at Google educates people through ldquoTime Well Spentrdquo on the dangers of the social media platform that causes spurts of dopamine creating real addictions The former vice-president of Facebook prohibits his own chil-dren from social media
In ldquoThe Big Disconnectrdquo Catherine Steiner-Adair explains that children ages 4-18 feel frustration fatigue and loss when they come home to parents who are on their de-vices With recent spikes in mental health issues includ-ing ADD among adolescents and the concomitant rise in electronic devices it behooves parents to learn ways to set limits on smartphone usage Intention Unplug for hours during the day
I read or listen to the radio to get the news rather than watch it I can then control the emotional impact I read the Saturday Globe amp Mail and then for fun I watch or listen to comedy to get the rest CBC Radio One Because News This Hour Has 22 Minutes and Rick Mercer Report Hey humor is great for mental health and I learn a lot
The blue light emitting from our devices causes eye dis-eases and strain According to my eye doctor more than
two hours of exposure per day is contributing to Macular Degeneration damage to the retina and vision loss Apply ldquoNight Shiftrdquo or ldquoTwilightrdquo to your devices from 10pm to 7am Optometrists provide protective eye wear or yellow tinting of lenses as options
One of the favorite parts of our ldquomorning boot camprdquo ex-ercise class is the stretching section when 10 minutes of healing music is played Music has a huge impact on men-tal health so find ldquohealingrdquo music to help with stress
Discover the joy of adding 100 pure essential oils to your life with Young Living or Doterra Learn to make your own blends to treat stress headaches muscle aches and insom-nia to lessen the over the counter toxic drugs ldquoThievesrdquo blend a great household cleaner reduces chemical use in the home Drop doses of edible oils such as lemon lime or orange to ldquosoda streamrdquo water will get the pop out of the house
Cook with a pressure cooker Pick one made with stain-less steel and discover how you can make a full meal from scratch in 30-45 minutes You will be amazed at the flavor and the ease
Spend less than you make and start a holiday account Re-place going out for coffee and lunch everyday with taking your lunch to work
Pick a new applemdashie honey crispmdashand eat one every day
Read ldquoMindful Drinkingrdquo by Rosamund Dean and ldquoDrinkrdquo by Ann Dowsett Johnston to help change your relation-ship with alcohol decrease your consumption and add to your holiday account
Happy Gathering
Gathering Treasures FOR YOUR HAPPINESS
NATUROPATHIC INSPIRATIONSIngrid Pincott ND
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Wendy Johnstone is the founder of Keystone Eldercare Solutions With a Masters Degree in Gerontology and close to 20 years experience Wendy is passionate about supporting seniors and caregivers wwwkeystoneeldercarecom
Making the decision to move a spouse or aging parent into long term care is one of the most dif-ficult decisions families make Guilt resentment confu-sion and relief are just some of the emotions caregivers experience Many families tend to underestimate how difficult the transition can be and often find themselves unprepared emotionally and practically
Family caregivers and the person they care for are often overwhelmed by the magnitude of the decision and the process Itrsquos not only the move itself rather the prepara-tion of the move and the adjustment post-move Before we get into the nitty-gritty itrsquos actually helpful to clarify what is meant by ldquolong term carerdquo Trust me there are so many different ways to describe this form of housing it makes me dizzy
Itrsquos technically called Complex Care however other more common terms used are long term care residential care and nursing home What it really means a facility that provides 24-hour skilled nursing care and supervi-sion for people who are no longer able to care for them-selves Staff members administer medications and assist residents with daily activities such as eating bathing and dressing Less than 5 of Canadians live in complex care facilities with an average age being well into their late 80s Eligibility for a government subsidized complex care fa-cility is evaluated and determined by a case manager at your local Health Authority Factors considered include health status the family caregiverrsquos ability to provide the necessary care and support in the home and if the com-munity resources currently being used are appropriate safe and sustainable Those assessed as having the great-est and urgent needs are given priority for admission to the first available and appropriate bed Cost is a daily rate based on 80 of a seniors income There are also private Residential Care facilities where no subsidies are available
Once a decision is made it can feel like having to wait it
out Some families feel this part of the transition is very difficult with the uncertainty of when a bed will be avail-able and feeling they need to be prepared for a move at any time Some families and the person being cared for experience increased anxiety and stress during this period
Building a circle of support people is really important Choose a team of people to support you emotionally and physically as well as supports who have very practical skills including having cared for someone in complex care legal and financial experience excellent listener etc If you are a joiner think about a Caregiverrsquos Support group There are several groups for specific diseases such as stroke Parkinsonrsquos and dementia If you are having dif-ficulty finding information accessing these groups please contact me directly and Irsquoll point you in the right direction
I know it is easier said than done however caring for yourself as a caregiver is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family member Your role as a caregiver doesnrsquot end when the person you are caring for moves into complex care
Navigating the HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
Wendy Johnstone
Long Term Care
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Chad is the owner of Fitness Etc in Campbell River Courtenay Parksville He and his staff are always here to help Whether its product knowledge or help with diet and training advice they are here for you wwwfitness-etcca
FITNESS ETC Chad Braithwaite
With the New Years resolution crowd in full swing this time of year in every local gym across Canada I have decided to focus this month on the Top 10 gym peevesNow this isnt every peeve but these are the most common ones that will drive the average person up the wall So please remember that when you go to the gym it comes down to RE-SPECT for others that are there to do the same thing you are
Unracked WeightsBy far the most common complaint among regular gym-go-ers is that of un-racked weights Be it dumbbells kettlebells weight plates or bars lifters who are disrespectful enough to leave equipment scattered on the floor flat out SUCK Theres no nice way to state it Rather than do the courteous (and proper) thing and pick up after themselves these individuals leave things strewn about weaving a path of destruction that would make a crazed military general envious No matter if youre lifting 40 lbs or 400 lbs re-rack the weights when youre done
People on Cell PhonesOh to be a lifter in the glory days of bodybuilding with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno You know when people were actually focused on lifting weights at the gym and not talking on cell phones While modern times have done won-ders for portable communication devices the downside is that these same smartphones are attached to the hands and ears of every bro and girl at the gym Heads up cell phone addicts mdash the gym is for LIFTING not talking texting or insta-snapping and face-gramming your friends
People with CamerasThese days every guy or girl with some sort of camera thinks heshe is a celebrity or YouTube star in the making These wannabe fitness celebs troll in and around the gym with their handy camera and filming crew shooting everything from their foam rolling to cool down and everything in between Rather
than focus on actually lifting these folks are focused getting the proper lighting set to make their bicep or glute look picture perfect Do everyone a favor and save the camera antics for your own time not when the rest of us are making gains
Not using HeadphonesHaving the right music playing during your workout can help you get an edge and grind out an extra rep or two while train-ing The wonders of modern technology have given us the ability to listen to our own preferred music rather than the ir-ritating techno or emo-rock blasted in corporate gyms across the country
However there are those individuals who absolutely refuse to use headphones with their audio playerscell phones and feel the need to share their music preferences with the other 25 people in the gym Listen we each have our own music likes and genres You might enjoy listening to Bieber on constant repeat but the rest of us could really do without that crap
ScreamingThere must be a scientific study somewhere in the bro maga-zines that proves that grunting shouting and screaming helps you lift more weights Theres no other explanation for why the muscle-bound bros at the gym scream incessantly even while doing their warm-ups Sure if youre going for a 1RM max squat or deadlift you might be compelled to scream out of sheer exertion but more often than not your screaming is setting you up for a hard jab in the throat
Broken Water FountainMost days gym rats are walking around with gallon jugs of water (which is completely unnecessary in its own right But for those of us using a standard shaker or reusable water bottle nothing is more irritating than trying to fill up your water bottle before or during your workout and the water fountain is broken How is this even possible Continued on next page
Chads Top Ten
GYM PET PEEVES
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Heartstrong Fitness provides one-on-one kinesiology exercise physiology and personal training programming to clients across the North Island The ultimate goal is to increase physical literacy across the ages across the island and help North Islanders be their most active and healthy selves heartstrongfitnesscom
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Puddles of SweatYes during intense weight lifting youre going to sweat and when in a particularly poorly ventilated gym youre likely to be dripping in sweat No matter how much or little you do sweat or how well (poorly) the place is air-conditioned there is NO excuse for leaving a giant puddle of your DNA on the floor machine bench or exercise mat You wouldnt want to lay back on somebody elses giant pool of sweat and the rest of us dont want to touch yours If youre a profuse sweater carry a towel with you around the gym and wipe up after yourself
ExhibitionistsFortunately most people are considerate enough to walk around the gym in remotely acceptable clothing The same cant be said for the locker room There are showers stalls and changing rooms for a reason You might have the phy-sique of Adonis reincarnate but the rest of the people in the locker room dont need a front row seat to your private show-ing of the Full Monty
Set InterruptersWe all know this guy hes the one that comes up to you in the middle of doing leg press and asks Can I hop in real quick
While youre focused on not getting crushed by the stack of plates on each side of the machine this bozo is wondering if he can interrupt your workout so he can keep his circuit train-ing routine going unimpeded If someone is training and not wasting time or taking excessively long breaks at a certain sta-tion have some freaking patience and wait until theyre done
Hogging MachinesBuilding off the previous pet peeve comes the guy at the gym who hogs the machine This is the guy who continues to oc-cupy a machine talking to other bros or texting on his phone between sets or even worse after hes completely finished If youre going to take a 10-minute break between sets get off the machine and let other people work in
Have some respectThe gym is a sacred environment and when youre worship-ping at the temple of gains show some respect for the loca-tion and those in attendance If youre guilty of one or sev-eral of these gym pet peeves consider doing some personal homework on yourself and fix these annoying habits Other-wise build your own personal gym at home where you can do whatever you want however you want
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HEARTSTRONG Sarah Wright
70 years ago humans had a lot more physical work to do in their day to day life Today it takes effort to get moving and get active Kids were able to roam a lot farther from home which meant more unorganized physical activity and the opportuni-ty to build skills around decision making which leads to more confidence
On the flip side of that wersquove come a long way in terms of fig-uring out how to help people move better more efficiently and with more confidence How much exercise or activity do you really need to do A term called Physical Literacy has become a very hot topic over the last few years
The International Physical Literacy Association describes it as the motivation confidence physical competence knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engage-ment in physical activities (Whitehead 2016)
Many middle aged clients have become inactive as a result of both less inherent and automatic physical activity in their day to day lives but also because they may lack the skills and knowledge on how to get moving in a variety of different ways ndash either they havenrsquot been active in the past or a condition has changed the way they need to move There is no one perfect way our bodies need variety and most importantly we need to do the things we enjoy this encourages physical emotional spiritual and mental health and also means we will stick with it
Physical Literacy is a new catch phrase that encompasses a positive attitude towards being active and having the physical skills to do it The focus is mainly on giving children the chance to learn about their bodies on a variety of surfaces challenge themselves and ultimately have the confidence to try new things
I encourage you to ask your childrenrsquos coaches if they know what physical literacy is and whether every child they come in contact with is going to leave every practice with a positive feeling
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Find out more about The Berwick Waytrade ndash Ask one of our Senior Living Experts Today
Life at Berwick allows you the freedom to be as engaged and as social as you desire We offer vibrant senior residences created by caring people where the individual needs of our people always come first
Visit Berwick for more information or for a curiosity tour See how we can help you create a lsquohomersquo right here with us mdash a place where you can experience being part of a community againYour home Our hospitalityLetrsquos start a conversation todayFind out more about The Berwick WaytradeAsk one of our Senior Living Experts today
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Physical Literacy
Sarah Wright is a Certified Exercise Physiologist and Practicing Kinesiologist and co-owner of Heart Strong Fitness
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BEING HUMAN James L Anderson
The Human Dream
We Humans today are on a collision course where civilization and our biosphere may not survive The tiny cabal of supreme elite now ruling us cannot save us Those Global Fools think it is ldquotheirrdquo world It is not It is OURS It is ours to lose
Somehow we have to come together and believe we can change the world again It is time you and I reach be-yond our desperate separate lives and stand together as one life force and do the impossible hand in hand
We must make it through
The finest thing any of our leaders can do for us is to truly believe in each of us enough so that they inspire us to be more than we thought we could possibly become Our life force has done the impossible before We must do it again
Deep within us each of us has the potential to leave behind our primitive state of mind and become one
PART 1
whole golden new civilization together
We have always secretly known that Universe would one day summon the life spirit inside us to a final con-vergence with the reason why you and I were given the gift of life It is the lesson of life and eternity It is what Universe means
Deep inside in the heart center we have known thatthere will come a point where Humankind and Uni-verse itself will be poised finally on the fulcrum of eternity on the threshold of total oblivion or a new dawnhellip a new dream This is that point This is that dream
Human beings must learn to truly care for each other or Humankind will perish from this earth
We either live together or die apart
wwwjames-l-andersoncom
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WORK WITH LEATHER bull DIY SUEDE POUCHMake a beautiful little pouch using suede leather and decorate it in contemporary or traditional style Leather sinew strap and more all provided for you at this 2hr workshop Hosted by NI Metis Beading Circle 10 am - Noon 130 pm - 330 pm $10 for Non-Members
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SUNDAY 18 | MORNING ONLY
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGSunday April 15 2018 1-4 pm
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ARTIST FEATURE
White Buffalo Spirit 1997 Jim Swift jimswiftartcom
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White Buffalo Spirit 1997 Jim Swift jimswiftartcom
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What you think you become What you feel you attract
What you imagine you create Buddha
Our mindset is the source of the reality we live in It is the foundation for what we think and feel which informs the behaviour that shapes our life By bringing conscious-ness to our thought patterns we are able to make choic-es aligned with our vision and aspiration Our thoughts shape our actions
One of my dear friends is a successful business trainer she set a goal to contact ten businesses to set up meetings When we spoke she said Ive made five calls and its not fun Im going to stop now I need to find a different way to do it What do you think I reflected that her thought that its not fun gave her permission to stop I asked What if you keep going regardless if its fun or not What if you know for certain that one of these ten businesses will hire you in the end She laughed and finished con-tacting the rest of businesses
Catch the stories your mind is telling you What you think you become What you focus on you create more of
A client of mine owns a large fitness business When we started coaching one of his goals was to work less so he could spend more time with his family His busi-ness grows when hes there and suffers when hes not He was frustrated with his employees and he did not feel he could trust them to do the right thing when hes not present After few months of coaching we discovered he spent a significant portion of his time finding problems and fixing them as quickly as possible I asked him to be curious about what his staff might think the next time he finds a problems and ask them questions he has no answer for
Maria Ji is a professional business and life coach Maria focuses her coaching practice on supporting people to create the life of their dreams wwwmariajicoachingcom
ENTREPRENEURIAL AND LEADERSHIP COACHING Maria Ji
Three days later he reported that his team is excited to be implementing new strategies which gives him the free-dom him to be with his family and go on speaking tours
By shifting his focus from doing it the right way (his way) to empowering his team to contribute they were able to co-create new possibilities to expand the business and to support his dreams of helping others
Albert Einstein once said The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking It cannot be changed without changing our thinking
Its easy said than done However with continued prac-tice we can all master our mindset by learning to change our thinkingmdashand change our reality
Be a mindful listener of your language What story is your mind telling you If you want to change careers and the story is Well I cant possibly find a job that I love and still make the money I make right now ask yourself really Is there nobody in the world doing what they love and making the amount money they want Is that true If you say one thing and your sub-conscious mind is telling you another your actions will reflect the confusion and frustration of not having what you want
Our energy flows to where our attention goes Wether your true desire is that perfect partner your dream house a baby new job or travel around the world do whatever you can to be present to that goal Write out the detail of the house you want to live in picture your-self hopping on the plane to your adventure see yourself in your dream job and sitting in the office you want Do this activity at least three times a day
What you focus on you create more of With consistent practice everyone can be the master of their mind
Mastering Your Mindset A MUST HAVE SKILL TO MASTER YOUR BUSINESS AND YOUR LIFE
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Bud Logan
Spruce bark cones and needles can be used to make a tea or syrup that can relieve colds reduce the
fever from flu and ease joint pain that comes with these
ailments The cones produce the best medicine cones
are picked year round from the tops of young trees but
all the ingredients have various components that when
cooked together complement each other both in taste
and in the ability to work as medicine
Directions for tea Usually about 15 cones along with
needles and bark are boiled for 10 to 15 minutes in a pot
of water to make tea The longer they boil the stronger
the medicine becomes strain the liquid before drink-
ing it Spruce tea relieves coughing and sore throats and
stuffed chests Those who are sick with colds can take
it three or four times a day for up to five days You can
cool this tea and serve over ice if you like Sweeten to
taste with honey or brown sugar syrup
Directions for syrup To make a syrup that can be used
like any cold syrup as well as a winter treat when put
on ice cream requires a bit more work To make a basic
syrup you add to a big pot all the ingredients and cover
with water boil then simmer the mix for hours until it
has reduced down to about a quarter of its contents and
strain Then add the sweetener and there it is
I like to use three cups of needles around 15 spruce
cones about a cup of fir needles for a cystitis flavor and
some spruce gum if handy The spruce gum is strong
in medicine and only a small amount should be used
Cover with about 6 cups of water and boil this gently
until it has reduced down to 3 cups in volume Strain
this
Add to this mixture about ten rose hips place these
in a tied muslin bag when adding to avoid getting any
hip hairs in the mix as these will give one an itchy bot-
tom Along with the hips add some hawthorn berries
and crow berries both can be gathered in the late fall
winter months dont worry if the hawthorn berries are
dried out as this is best Crow berries are gathered up in
the high country and can be found even when covered
in snow You can replace these berries with store bought
berries if you must To this add a teaspoon of cinnamon
and you could add some grated orange or lemon peel
for flavor Bring to a boil and then simmer until you
have a cup of fluid left strain again and add your sweet-
ener Honey works well or add a sugar sweetener
To make a brown sugar sweetener just add equal amounts
of brown sugar and water boil down while stirring until
it is a thick mixture For every cup of syrup you will add
a cup of honey or sugar mixture simmer this for about
10 minutes cool and place in a glass container It will stay
good for a month or more in the fridge
The Spruce tree has many medicinal uses the sap that
can be found year round on spruce trees and in green
firewood can be used to soothe irritated skin and when
applied to cuts helps healing and reduces the chance
of infection You are looking for new sap that has re-
cently run from the wood of the tree
Collect sap thatrsquos really sticky and clear Warm it in the
same amount of water until itrsquos melted and then put
an equal or slightly smaller amount of Vaseline Use a
clean stick and stir it
slowly You can use
this as a cream for
cuts and sore mus-
cles It smells nice
too it should always
be kept at room
temperature
EatLOCAL Spruce Medicine
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Happy New Year Can you believe January 2018 is almost overhellip and Spring is just around the corner This issue is about Harvesting and Gatheringmdashbut how does this relate to Staging and Home ownership you ask Well let me tell you
The possessions we have spent years gathering can bring us much joy and invoke great memories of family and friends and donrsquot forget fur babies The buck head in the man cave that reminds hubby of that great weekend hunting trip with the boys or the dried roses from a special Valentines day in the master bedroom Itrsquos amazing how special these are to us
Letrsquos talk about harvesting In todays market with houses sell-ing for multiple offers your home can reap a plentiful bounty at harvest Here are some stats to show you the potential
2017 Real Estate in Campbell River
bull The average sale price of a was up 18bull Houses sold within 42 days at 98 of asking (Nov 123
Dec107)bull Houses made up 63 of sales and Condos 31bull Willow Point prices up 20 Campbell River Central 17bull 136 houses sold for over $500000
Now lets talk about gathering and harvesting together A home desired by multiple buyers will allow you to reap the largest harvest on your biggest investment Having your house Market Ready by reducing possessions gathered over the years will allow your house to look bigger feel more open and inviting This gives potential buys a sense of calm and tran-quility If the buyer doesnrsquot FALL IN LOVE with your home they wont buy it
Not sure what to store or remove Idyllic Homes is here to help Everything you donrsquot immediately need while your house is for sale can possibly be packed away And not to bring it to the new home but to donate it This small step can be done over the ldquorainy seasonrdquo we are currently experiencing and you will be well on your way to being Market Ready for Spring
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GATHERING amp HARVESTING This is a trick you wont find in running magazines wont learn from famous athletes It began like most of our father amp son runs Ryan in his yellow stroller me pushing wildly behind Sunset was two hours away enough to bring us across town to the mythical Hilltop Store where I had promised him his very first Clif Bar
I expected to be there in about an hour instead my run lasted seven minutes Suddenly the front of the stroller reared up like a cocoon about to burst And it was for my sons voice shouted Now Ryan wants get out
My running place subsided and out came Ryan After all exercise is more important for him than me With the right training I can run 50K but with the wrong training my son could become an elite couch potato Our rule is simple if he wants to rest let him rest If he wants to go let him go Its a training plan tailored for toddlers
Now I had a helper pushing our stroller calling out to pedestrians and puppies examining the trails drain-age system closely The water goes in that pipe over there and comes out over here You see that Daddy Daddy did see that And I also saw an old yellow bull-dozer parked beside the trail for us to enjoy
The 1946 Caterpillar was looking great despite wear from many tiny sneakers Ryan held out his arms and I boosted him up showed him how to not trip over the gearbox He put on his driving mittens grasped the cold iron levers We were no longer behind schedule -- we were operating outside of time on our very own track The old dozer shuddered and roared to life vivid in our shared imagination Sunlight fell across us as it did back then as it will in all the years ahead
The stroller waited patiently headlamp tucked away for the inevitable nighttime run VROOM the bull-dozer said through Ryan Hand in hand we rumbled towards the future
GROWING UP COASTAL
Joseph McLean lives in Powell River where he runs a computer specialty store a whimsical blog and the occasional marathon FacebookcomGrowingUpCoastal
Joseph McLean
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She has to be the center of attention all the time Narcissistic mothers love to be waited on Older narcissis-tic mothers often use the natural limitations of aging to manipulate dramas often by neglecting their health or by doing things they know will make them ill This gives her the opportunity to cash in on the investment she made while training you to wait on her as a child Then she calls you demanding your presence immediately If you dont provide the attention she needs you look extremely bad to everyone else
She manipulates your emotions in order to feed on your pain She will not seem to care how much the ma-nipulation of her emotions and the self-pity repels other people One weird behavior that is very common to nar-cissists her dramas may also center around the tragedies of other people often relating how much she suffered by association and trying to distress her listeners as she cries over the horrible murder of someone she wouldnt recog-nize if they had passed her on the street
Shes selfish and willful She always makes sure she has the best of everything She insists on having her own way all the time and she will ruthlessly manipulatively pursue it even if what she wants isnt worth all the effort shes put-ting into it
She is self centered Shell give you hand-me-downs or market something for herself as a gift for you (I thought Id give you my old bicycle and buy myself a new one)New gifts are often obviously cheap and are usually things that dont suit you or that you cant use or are a quid pro quo if you buy her the gift she wants she will buy you an item of your choice She may buy you a gift and get the identical item for herself or take you shopping for a gift and get herself something nice at the same time to make herself feel better She is very defensive and extremely sensitive to any criticism If you criticize or defy her she will explode with fury threaten storm rage and may become violent Not all narcissists abuse physically but most do often in sub-
tle deniable ways It allows them to vent their rage at your failure to be the solution to their internal havoc and si-multaneously to teach you to fear them Narcissists also abuse by exposing you to violence If one of your siblings got beaten she made sure you saw
She is never wrong about anything No matter what shes done she wont ever genuinely apologize for any-thing Instead any time she feels she is being made to apologize she will sulk and pout issue an insulting apolo-gy or negate the apology she has just made with justifica-tions qualifications or self pity
She makes you look crazy If you try to confront her about something shes done shell tell you that you have a very vivid imagination (this is a phrase commonly used by abusers of all sorts to invalidate your experience of their abuse) that you dont know what youre talking about or that she has no idea what youre talking about This is an extremely aggressive and exceptionally infuriating tactic called gaslighting common to abusers of all kinds Your perceptions of reality are continually undermined so that you end up without any confidence in your intuition your memory or your powers of reasoning
She Lies To outsiders shell lie thoughtfully and delib-erately always in a way that can be covered up if shes confronted with her lie She will claim to be unable to re-member bad things she has done Lying is one way that she creates conflict in the relationships and lives of those around her
Negotiating the Legacy of a NARCISSISTIC MOTHER
PART 2
SHIFT HAPPENS Andrea Wagemaker
Author unknown repurposed by Andrea Wagemaker in hope that it will be of help to daughters of Narcissistic mothers
I am a Licensed Clinical Hypnotherapist and Certified Life Coach specializing in working with daughters of Narcissistic Mothers Through Hypnosis and a personalized coaching program you will begin to start taking control of your negative thought pat-terns reclaim your life and stop the toxic legacy To set up your life changing appointment call Shift Happens Coaching and Clinical Hypnotherapy at 250-338-3401
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Chris Dobranski was born in Edmonton Alberta and by all means is an all-Canadian guy His special artistic talents really shine
through his mixed media work gemstone carving and metal forging Based
out of Tahsis over the past decade Dobranski has been back and forth to
Europe Germany and Russia completely focused on his art He now spends
most of his time in Germany getting ready to launch his Studio Gallery in
February 2018 While Dobranski started his
career as a hospital technician on the West
Coast of British Columbia he was drawn to
carve in his off time ldquoWhen I was in Haida
Gwaii and the hospital work ended I started
carving full time he remembers
ldquoI
had been
carving for
about ten years
but it wasnrsquot until
moving to Haida Gwaii
that I truly started to respect and
enjoy bringing mediums to life working
with Fred Watmough my teacher friend
and carving partner He instilled in me the
notion that every piece is a practice piece
Every time I showed him what I thought
was a finished piece he would smile and say
ldquoItrsquos nice but when are you going to finish itrdquo Those
words have pushed me to improve and allow me to test
the bounds of insanity by illusion and lightrdquo Dobranski
writes in his bio
Dobranski spent time designing knives and practicing metal
work with Forge Master Jean Colin each knife receives a special
hand-carved handle by Chris He works with many mediums his
work is incredibly complex and takes hundreds of hours ldquoFamily crests
can take 400 plus hours as they are specialty pieces heirlooms really
Gemstones can easily take 400-500 hours to cut Clients are always thrilled
with the end workrdquo Dobranski says
ldquoI found it extremely difficult to be qualified as an Artist in Canada with no
formal education or gallery exhibits I decided to seek out the capital of gem-
stone carving and found myself in Rheinland-Pfalz which really is my sec-
ond home on the Rhine Riverrdquo
The village Dobranski resides with his fianceacute Gisla is built for carvers Before
power they ran water wheels to create power for the artists He truly is follow-
WELLNESS ARTIST
Connect with Chris Dobranski through Facebook and Twitter
Chris DobranskiCUTS LIKE A KNIFE
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ing his roots and heritage from his family who are still
based in Alberta While working for established gem-
stone carvers he decided he needed to create space for
himself and open his own studio gallery From quartz
crystals to yew wood to iron Dobranski is ready for his
space to open to the public and feels well supported by
his European clients and North American ones too ldquoAll
the tools and machines are set up now the gemstone
roughing machine is ready Therersquos room for up to two
other carvers maybe a goldsmithrdquo he speculates
Dobranskirsquos talents are tremendous and show through
his works and awards his Jade Swordfish won First at
the 2014 Jade Symposium where he also was awarded
in the Sculpture-Gold Category He continues to learn
everydaymdashpracticing carving learning languages and
building relationships especially with the Master Carv-
ers in the village and neighbouring regions ldquoAlthough
Irsquom on a work visa now is the time to look how we treat
each other Facing racism is facing big barriers but I
see globalization connecting the next generationsrdquo says
Dobranski He is planning to be back in Tahsis this sum-
mer to reconnect
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For more of Dr Pincottrsquos articles visit wwwPerceptiveHealthca or wwwdrpincottcom and wwwbcnaca to find an ND near you
We are well into 2018 and most have long forgotten their New Years Resolutions I hope to inspire you to gather a few new habits over the next year to con-tribute to your physical health and your mental and brain health too Physical trainer Amber Joliat recommends set-ting 30 day intentions from New Moon to New Moon
I was happy to see the Globe amp Mail headline ldquoYour smart-phone addiction is making you stupid And inattentive And anti-social And unhealthyrdquo on January 6 The aver-age daily user looks at their phone 150 times and spends 3-5 hours on them Tristan Harris a former product manager at Google educates people through ldquoTime Well Spentrdquo on the dangers of the social media platform that causes spurts of dopamine creating real addictions The former vice-president of Facebook prohibits his own chil-dren from social media
In ldquoThe Big Disconnectrdquo Catherine Steiner-Adair explains that children ages 4-18 feel frustration fatigue and loss when they come home to parents who are on their de-vices With recent spikes in mental health issues includ-ing ADD among adolescents and the concomitant rise in electronic devices it behooves parents to learn ways to set limits on smartphone usage Intention Unplug for hours during the day
I read or listen to the radio to get the news rather than watch it I can then control the emotional impact I read the Saturday Globe amp Mail and then for fun I watch or listen to comedy to get the rest CBC Radio One Because News This Hour Has 22 Minutes and Rick Mercer Report Hey humor is great for mental health and I learn a lot
The blue light emitting from our devices causes eye dis-eases and strain According to my eye doctor more than
two hours of exposure per day is contributing to Macular Degeneration damage to the retina and vision loss Apply ldquoNight Shiftrdquo or ldquoTwilightrdquo to your devices from 10pm to 7am Optometrists provide protective eye wear or yellow tinting of lenses as options
One of the favorite parts of our ldquomorning boot camprdquo ex-ercise class is the stretching section when 10 minutes of healing music is played Music has a huge impact on men-tal health so find ldquohealingrdquo music to help with stress
Discover the joy of adding 100 pure essential oils to your life with Young Living or Doterra Learn to make your own blends to treat stress headaches muscle aches and insom-nia to lessen the over the counter toxic drugs ldquoThievesrdquo blend a great household cleaner reduces chemical use in the home Drop doses of edible oils such as lemon lime or orange to ldquosoda streamrdquo water will get the pop out of the house
Cook with a pressure cooker Pick one made with stain-less steel and discover how you can make a full meal from scratch in 30-45 minutes You will be amazed at the flavor and the ease
Spend less than you make and start a holiday account Re-place going out for coffee and lunch everyday with taking your lunch to work
Pick a new applemdashie honey crispmdashand eat one every day
Read ldquoMindful Drinkingrdquo by Rosamund Dean and ldquoDrinkrdquo by Ann Dowsett Johnston to help change your relation-ship with alcohol decrease your consumption and add to your holiday account
Happy Gathering
Gathering Treasures FOR YOUR HAPPINESS
NATUROPATHIC INSPIRATIONSIngrid Pincott ND
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Wendy Johnstone is the founder of Keystone Eldercare Solutions With a Masters Degree in Gerontology and close to 20 years experience Wendy is passionate about supporting seniors and caregivers wwwkeystoneeldercarecom
Making the decision to move a spouse or aging parent into long term care is one of the most dif-ficult decisions families make Guilt resentment confu-sion and relief are just some of the emotions caregivers experience Many families tend to underestimate how difficult the transition can be and often find themselves unprepared emotionally and practically
Family caregivers and the person they care for are often overwhelmed by the magnitude of the decision and the process Itrsquos not only the move itself rather the prepara-tion of the move and the adjustment post-move Before we get into the nitty-gritty itrsquos actually helpful to clarify what is meant by ldquolong term carerdquo Trust me there are so many different ways to describe this form of housing it makes me dizzy
Itrsquos technically called Complex Care however other more common terms used are long term care residential care and nursing home What it really means a facility that provides 24-hour skilled nursing care and supervi-sion for people who are no longer able to care for them-selves Staff members administer medications and assist residents with daily activities such as eating bathing and dressing Less than 5 of Canadians live in complex care facilities with an average age being well into their late 80s Eligibility for a government subsidized complex care fa-cility is evaluated and determined by a case manager at your local Health Authority Factors considered include health status the family caregiverrsquos ability to provide the necessary care and support in the home and if the com-munity resources currently being used are appropriate safe and sustainable Those assessed as having the great-est and urgent needs are given priority for admission to the first available and appropriate bed Cost is a daily rate based on 80 of a seniors income There are also private Residential Care facilities where no subsidies are available
Once a decision is made it can feel like having to wait it
out Some families feel this part of the transition is very difficult with the uncertainty of when a bed will be avail-able and feeling they need to be prepared for a move at any time Some families and the person being cared for experience increased anxiety and stress during this period
Building a circle of support people is really important Choose a team of people to support you emotionally and physically as well as supports who have very practical skills including having cared for someone in complex care legal and financial experience excellent listener etc If you are a joiner think about a Caregiverrsquos Support group There are several groups for specific diseases such as stroke Parkinsonrsquos and dementia If you are having dif-ficulty finding information accessing these groups please contact me directly and Irsquoll point you in the right direction
I know it is easier said than done however caring for yourself as a caregiver is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family member Your role as a caregiver doesnrsquot end when the person you are caring for moves into complex care
Navigating the HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
Wendy Johnstone
Long Term Care
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Chad is the owner of Fitness Etc in Campbell River Courtenay Parksville He and his staff are always here to help Whether its product knowledge or help with diet and training advice they are here for you wwwfitness-etcca
FITNESS ETC Chad Braithwaite
With the New Years resolution crowd in full swing this time of year in every local gym across Canada I have decided to focus this month on the Top 10 gym peevesNow this isnt every peeve but these are the most common ones that will drive the average person up the wall So please remember that when you go to the gym it comes down to RE-SPECT for others that are there to do the same thing you are
Unracked WeightsBy far the most common complaint among regular gym-go-ers is that of un-racked weights Be it dumbbells kettlebells weight plates or bars lifters who are disrespectful enough to leave equipment scattered on the floor flat out SUCK Theres no nice way to state it Rather than do the courteous (and proper) thing and pick up after themselves these individuals leave things strewn about weaving a path of destruction that would make a crazed military general envious No matter if youre lifting 40 lbs or 400 lbs re-rack the weights when youre done
People on Cell PhonesOh to be a lifter in the glory days of bodybuilding with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno You know when people were actually focused on lifting weights at the gym and not talking on cell phones While modern times have done won-ders for portable communication devices the downside is that these same smartphones are attached to the hands and ears of every bro and girl at the gym Heads up cell phone addicts mdash the gym is for LIFTING not talking texting or insta-snapping and face-gramming your friends
People with CamerasThese days every guy or girl with some sort of camera thinks heshe is a celebrity or YouTube star in the making These wannabe fitness celebs troll in and around the gym with their handy camera and filming crew shooting everything from their foam rolling to cool down and everything in between Rather
than focus on actually lifting these folks are focused getting the proper lighting set to make their bicep or glute look picture perfect Do everyone a favor and save the camera antics for your own time not when the rest of us are making gains
Not using HeadphonesHaving the right music playing during your workout can help you get an edge and grind out an extra rep or two while train-ing The wonders of modern technology have given us the ability to listen to our own preferred music rather than the ir-ritating techno or emo-rock blasted in corporate gyms across the country
However there are those individuals who absolutely refuse to use headphones with their audio playerscell phones and feel the need to share their music preferences with the other 25 people in the gym Listen we each have our own music likes and genres You might enjoy listening to Bieber on constant repeat but the rest of us could really do without that crap
ScreamingThere must be a scientific study somewhere in the bro maga-zines that proves that grunting shouting and screaming helps you lift more weights Theres no other explanation for why the muscle-bound bros at the gym scream incessantly even while doing their warm-ups Sure if youre going for a 1RM max squat or deadlift you might be compelled to scream out of sheer exertion but more often than not your screaming is setting you up for a hard jab in the throat
Broken Water FountainMost days gym rats are walking around with gallon jugs of water (which is completely unnecessary in its own right But for those of us using a standard shaker or reusable water bottle nothing is more irritating than trying to fill up your water bottle before or during your workout and the water fountain is broken How is this even possible Continued on next page
Chads Top Ten
GYM PET PEEVES
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Heartstrong Fitness provides one-on-one kinesiology exercise physiology and personal training programming to clients across the North Island The ultimate goal is to increase physical literacy across the ages across the island and help North Islanders be their most active and healthy selves heartstrongfitnesscom
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Puddles of SweatYes during intense weight lifting youre going to sweat and when in a particularly poorly ventilated gym youre likely to be dripping in sweat No matter how much or little you do sweat or how well (poorly) the place is air-conditioned there is NO excuse for leaving a giant puddle of your DNA on the floor machine bench or exercise mat You wouldnt want to lay back on somebody elses giant pool of sweat and the rest of us dont want to touch yours If youre a profuse sweater carry a towel with you around the gym and wipe up after yourself
ExhibitionistsFortunately most people are considerate enough to walk around the gym in remotely acceptable clothing The same cant be said for the locker room There are showers stalls and changing rooms for a reason You might have the phy-sique of Adonis reincarnate but the rest of the people in the locker room dont need a front row seat to your private show-ing of the Full Monty
Set InterruptersWe all know this guy hes the one that comes up to you in the middle of doing leg press and asks Can I hop in real quick
While youre focused on not getting crushed by the stack of plates on each side of the machine this bozo is wondering if he can interrupt your workout so he can keep his circuit train-ing routine going unimpeded If someone is training and not wasting time or taking excessively long breaks at a certain sta-tion have some freaking patience and wait until theyre done
Hogging MachinesBuilding off the previous pet peeve comes the guy at the gym who hogs the machine This is the guy who continues to oc-cupy a machine talking to other bros or texting on his phone between sets or even worse after hes completely finished If youre going to take a 10-minute break between sets get off the machine and let other people work in
Have some respectThe gym is a sacred environment and when youre worship-ping at the temple of gains show some respect for the loca-tion and those in attendance If youre guilty of one or sev-eral of these gym pet peeves consider doing some personal homework on yourself and fix these annoying habits Other-wise build your own personal gym at home where you can do whatever you want however you want
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HEARTSTRONG Sarah Wright
70 years ago humans had a lot more physical work to do in their day to day life Today it takes effort to get moving and get active Kids were able to roam a lot farther from home which meant more unorganized physical activity and the opportuni-ty to build skills around decision making which leads to more confidence
On the flip side of that wersquove come a long way in terms of fig-uring out how to help people move better more efficiently and with more confidence How much exercise or activity do you really need to do A term called Physical Literacy has become a very hot topic over the last few years
The International Physical Literacy Association describes it as the motivation confidence physical competence knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engage-ment in physical activities (Whitehead 2016)
Many middle aged clients have become inactive as a result of both less inherent and automatic physical activity in their day to day lives but also because they may lack the skills and knowledge on how to get moving in a variety of different ways ndash either they havenrsquot been active in the past or a condition has changed the way they need to move There is no one perfect way our bodies need variety and most importantly we need to do the things we enjoy this encourages physical emotional spiritual and mental health and also means we will stick with it
Physical Literacy is a new catch phrase that encompasses a positive attitude towards being active and having the physical skills to do it The focus is mainly on giving children the chance to learn about their bodies on a variety of surfaces challenge themselves and ultimately have the confidence to try new things
I encourage you to ask your childrenrsquos coaches if they know what physical literacy is and whether every child they come in contact with is going to leave every practice with a positive feeling
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Find out more about The Berwick Waytrade ndash Ask one of our Senior Living Experts Today
Life at Berwick allows you the freedom to be as engaged and as social as you desire We offer vibrant senior residences created by caring people where the individual needs of our people always come first
Visit Berwick for more information or for a curiosity tour See how we can help you create a lsquohomersquo right here with us mdash a place where you can experience being part of a community againYour home Our hospitalityLetrsquos start a conversation todayFind out more about The Berwick WaytradeAsk one of our Senior Living Experts today
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Physical Literacy
Sarah Wright is a Certified Exercise Physiologist and Practicing Kinesiologist and co-owner of Heart Strong Fitness
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BEING HUMAN James L Anderson
The Human Dream
We Humans today are on a collision course where civilization and our biosphere may not survive The tiny cabal of supreme elite now ruling us cannot save us Those Global Fools think it is ldquotheirrdquo world It is not It is OURS It is ours to lose
Somehow we have to come together and believe we can change the world again It is time you and I reach be-yond our desperate separate lives and stand together as one life force and do the impossible hand in hand
We must make it through
The finest thing any of our leaders can do for us is to truly believe in each of us enough so that they inspire us to be more than we thought we could possibly become Our life force has done the impossible before We must do it again
Deep within us each of us has the potential to leave behind our primitive state of mind and become one
PART 1
whole golden new civilization together
We have always secretly known that Universe would one day summon the life spirit inside us to a final con-vergence with the reason why you and I were given the gift of life It is the lesson of life and eternity It is what Universe means
Deep inside in the heart center we have known thatthere will come a point where Humankind and Uni-verse itself will be poised finally on the fulcrum of eternity on the threshold of total oblivion or a new dawnhellip a new dream This is that point This is that dream
Human beings must learn to truly care for each other or Humankind will perish from this earth
We either live together or die apart
wwwjames-l-andersoncom
LEARN TO LOOM BEAD bull DIY BRACELET Learn to loom your own beautiful beaded bracelet looms beads and all you need is included in this 2hr workshop Hosted by NI Metis Beading Circle 915 am - 1115 am 115 pm - 330 pm $10 for Non-Members
WORK WITH LEATHER bull DIY SUEDE POUCHMake a beautiful little pouch using suede leather and decorate it in contemporary or traditional style Leather sinew strap and more all provided for you at this 2hr workshop Hosted by NI Metis Beading Circle 10 am - Noon 130 pm - 330 pm $10 for Non-Members
GUIDED HIKE WITH BUD LOGAN bull QUATSE HATCHERY TRAILLearn about the extensive local edibles and medicinals the North Island has to offer from Adventurer and Naturalist Bud Logan while exploring the Quatse River region Please Register - Everyone welcome Meet at Quatse Hatchery parking lot 10 am 130 pm
WINTER WELLNESS HEALTH WITHKIMBERLEY BLACK Registered DietitianJoin us for a healthy light breakfast followed by the presentation Review of Foods amp Diabetes plus DIY Seasoning Shaker and Rosehip Jam projects on site Breakfast and all supplies provided Breakfast 9 am presentation 930 am$10 for Non-Members
SATURDAY 17 | MORNING amp AFTERNOON
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What you think you become What you feel you attract
What you imagine you create Buddha
Our mindset is the source of the reality we live in It is the foundation for what we think and feel which informs the behaviour that shapes our life By bringing conscious-ness to our thought patterns we are able to make choic-es aligned with our vision and aspiration Our thoughts shape our actions
One of my dear friends is a successful business trainer she set a goal to contact ten businesses to set up meetings When we spoke she said Ive made five calls and its not fun Im going to stop now I need to find a different way to do it What do you think I reflected that her thought that its not fun gave her permission to stop I asked What if you keep going regardless if its fun or not What if you know for certain that one of these ten businesses will hire you in the end She laughed and finished con-tacting the rest of businesses
Catch the stories your mind is telling you What you think you become What you focus on you create more of
A client of mine owns a large fitness business When we started coaching one of his goals was to work less so he could spend more time with his family His busi-ness grows when hes there and suffers when hes not He was frustrated with his employees and he did not feel he could trust them to do the right thing when hes not present After few months of coaching we discovered he spent a significant portion of his time finding problems and fixing them as quickly as possible I asked him to be curious about what his staff might think the next time he finds a problems and ask them questions he has no answer for
Maria Ji is a professional business and life coach Maria focuses her coaching practice on supporting people to create the life of their dreams wwwmariajicoachingcom
ENTREPRENEURIAL AND LEADERSHIP COACHING Maria Ji
Three days later he reported that his team is excited to be implementing new strategies which gives him the free-dom him to be with his family and go on speaking tours
By shifting his focus from doing it the right way (his way) to empowering his team to contribute they were able to co-create new possibilities to expand the business and to support his dreams of helping others
Albert Einstein once said The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking It cannot be changed without changing our thinking
Its easy said than done However with continued prac-tice we can all master our mindset by learning to change our thinkingmdashand change our reality
Be a mindful listener of your language What story is your mind telling you If you want to change careers and the story is Well I cant possibly find a job that I love and still make the money I make right now ask yourself really Is there nobody in the world doing what they love and making the amount money they want Is that true If you say one thing and your sub-conscious mind is telling you another your actions will reflect the confusion and frustration of not having what you want
Our energy flows to where our attention goes Wether your true desire is that perfect partner your dream house a baby new job or travel around the world do whatever you can to be present to that goal Write out the detail of the house you want to live in picture your-self hopping on the plane to your adventure see yourself in your dream job and sitting in the office you want Do this activity at least three times a day
What you focus on you create more of With consistent practice everyone can be the master of their mind
Mastering Your Mindset A MUST HAVE SKILL TO MASTER YOUR BUSINESS AND YOUR LIFE
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Bud Logan
Spruce bark cones and needles can be used to make a tea or syrup that can relieve colds reduce the
fever from flu and ease joint pain that comes with these
ailments The cones produce the best medicine cones
are picked year round from the tops of young trees but
all the ingredients have various components that when
cooked together complement each other both in taste
and in the ability to work as medicine
Directions for tea Usually about 15 cones along with
needles and bark are boiled for 10 to 15 minutes in a pot
of water to make tea The longer they boil the stronger
the medicine becomes strain the liquid before drink-
ing it Spruce tea relieves coughing and sore throats and
stuffed chests Those who are sick with colds can take
it three or four times a day for up to five days You can
cool this tea and serve over ice if you like Sweeten to
taste with honey or brown sugar syrup
Directions for syrup To make a syrup that can be used
like any cold syrup as well as a winter treat when put
on ice cream requires a bit more work To make a basic
syrup you add to a big pot all the ingredients and cover
with water boil then simmer the mix for hours until it
has reduced down to about a quarter of its contents and
strain Then add the sweetener and there it is
I like to use three cups of needles around 15 spruce
cones about a cup of fir needles for a cystitis flavor and
some spruce gum if handy The spruce gum is strong
in medicine and only a small amount should be used
Cover with about 6 cups of water and boil this gently
until it has reduced down to 3 cups in volume Strain
this
Add to this mixture about ten rose hips place these
in a tied muslin bag when adding to avoid getting any
hip hairs in the mix as these will give one an itchy bot-
tom Along with the hips add some hawthorn berries
and crow berries both can be gathered in the late fall
winter months dont worry if the hawthorn berries are
dried out as this is best Crow berries are gathered up in
the high country and can be found even when covered
in snow You can replace these berries with store bought
berries if you must To this add a teaspoon of cinnamon
and you could add some grated orange or lemon peel
for flavor Bring to a boil and then simmer until you
have a cup of fluid left strain again and add your sweet-
ener Honey works well or add a sugar sweetener
To make a brown sugar sweetener just add equal amounts
of brown sugar and water boil down while stirring until
it is a thick mixture For every cup of syrup you will add
a cup of honey or sugar mixture simmer this for about
10 minutes cool and place in a glass container It will stay
good for a month or more in the fridge
The Spruce tree has many medicinal uses the sap that
can be found year round on spruce trees and in green
firewood can be used to soothe irritated skin and when
applied to cuts helps healing and reduces the chance
of infection You are looking for new sap that has re-
cently run from the wood of the tree
Collect sap thatrsquos really sticky and clear Warm it in the
same amount of water until itrsquos melted and then put
an equal or slightly smaller amount of Vaseline Use a
clean stick and stir it
slowly You can use
this as a cream for
cuts and sore mus-
cles It smells nice
too it should always
be kept at room
temperature
EatLOCAL Spruce Medicine
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Happy New Year Can you believe January 2018 is almost overhellip and Spring is just around the corner This issue is about Harvesting and Gatheringmdashbut how does this relate to Staging and Home ownership you ask Well let me tell you
The possessions we have spent years gathering can bring us much joy and invoke great memories of family and friends and donrsquot forget fur babies The buck head in the man cave that reminds hubby of that great weekend hunting trip with the boys or the dried roses from a special Valentines day in the master bedroom Itrsquos amazing how special these are to us
Letrsquos talk about harvesting In todays market with houses sell-ing for multiple offers your home can reap a plentiful bounty at harvest Here are some stats to show you the potential
2017 Real Estate in Campbell River
bull The average sale price of a was up 18bull Houses sold within 42 days at 98 of asking (Nov 123
Dec107)bull Houses made up 63 of sales and Condos 31bull Willow Point prices up 20 Campbell River Central 17bull 136 houses sold for over $500000
Now lets talk about gathering and harvesting together A home desired by multiple buyers will allow you to reap the largest harvest on your biggest investment Having your house Market Ready by reducing possessions gathered over the years will allow your house to look bigger feel more open and inviting This gives potential buys a sense of calm and tran-quility If the buyer doesnrsquot FALL IN LOVE with your home they wont buy it
Not sure what to store or remove Idyllic Homes is here to help Everything you donrsquot immediately need while your house is for sale can possibly be packed away And not to bring it to the new home but to donate it This small step can be done over the ldquorainy seasonrdquo we are currently experiencing and you will be well on your way to being Market Ready for Spring
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GATHERING amp HARVESTING This is a trick you wont find in running magazines wont learn from famous athletes It began like most of our father amp son runs Ryan in his yellow stroller me pushing wildly behind Sunset was two hours away enough to bring us across town to the mythical Hilltop Store where I had promised him his very first Clif Bar
I expected to be there in about an hour instead my run lasted seven minutes Suddenly the front of the stroller reared up like a cocoon about to burst And it was for my sons voice shouted Now Ryan wants get out
My running place subsided and out came Ryan After all exercise is more important for him than me With the right training I can run 50K but with the wrong training my son could become an elite couch potato Our rule is simple if he wants to rest let him rest If he wants to go let him go Its a training plan tailored for toddlers
Now I had a helper pushing our stroller calling out to pedestrians and puppies examining the trails drain-age system closely The water goes in that pipe over there and comes out over here You see that Daddy Daddy did see that And I also saw an old yellow bull-dozer parked beside the trail for us to enjoy
The 1946 Caterpillar was looking great despite wear from many tiny sneakers Ryan held out his arms and I boosted him up showed him how to not trip over the gearbox He put on his driving mittens grasped the cold iron levers We were no longer behind schedule -- we were operating outside of time on our very own track The old dozer shuddered and roared to life vivid in our shared imagination Sunlight fell across us as it did back then as it will in all the years ahead
The stroller waited patiently headlamp tucked away for the inevitable nighttime run VROOM the bull-dozer said through Ryan Hand in hand we rumbled towards the future
GROWING UP COASTAL
Joseph McLean lives in Powell River where he runs a computer specialty store a whimsical blog and the occasional marathon FacebookcomGrowingUpCoastal
Joseph McLean
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She has to be the center of attention all the time Narcissistic mothers love to be waited on Older narcissis-tic mothers often use the natural limitations of aging to manipulate dramas often by neglecting their health or by doing things they know will make them ill This gives her the opportunity to cash in on the investment she made while training you to wait on her as a child Then she calls you demanding your presence immediately If you dont provide the attention she needs you look extremely bad to everyone else
She manipulates your emotions in order to feed on your pain She will not seem to care how much the ma-nipulation of her emotions and the self-pity repels other people One weird behavior that is very common to nar-cissists her dramas may also center around the tragedies of other people often relating how much she suffered by association and trying to distress her listeners as she cries over the horrible murder of someone she wouldnt recog-nize if they had passed her on the street
Shes selfish and willful She always makes sure she has the best of everything She insists on having her own way all the time and she will ruthlessly manipulatively pursue it even if what she wants isnt worth all the effort shes put-ting into it
She is self centered Shell give you hand-me-downs or market something for herself as a gift for you (I thought Id give you my old bicycle and buy myself a new one)New gifts are often obviously cheap and are usually things that dont suit you or that you cant use or are a quid pro quo if you buy her the gift she wants she will buy you an item of your choice She may buy you a gift and get the identical item for herself or take you shopping for a gift and get herself something nice at the same time to make herself feel better She is very defensive and extremely sensitive to any criticism If you criticize or defy her she will explode with fury threaten storm rage and may become violent Not all narcissists abuse physically but most do often in sub-
tle deniable ways It allows them to vent their rage at your failure to be the solution to their internal havoc and si-multaneously to teach you to fear them Narcissists also abuse by exposing you to violence If one of your siblings got beaten she made sure you saw
She is never wrong about anything No matter what shes done she wont ever genuinely apologize for any-thing Instead any time she feels she is being made to apologize she will sulk and pout issue an insulting apolo-gy or negate the apology she has just made with justifica-tions qualifications or self pity
She makes you look crazy If you try to confront her about something shes done shell tell you that you have a very vivid imagination (this is a phrase commonly used by abusers of all sorts to invalidate your experience of their abuse) that you dont know what youre talking about or that she has no idea what youre talking about This is an extremely aggressive and exceptionally infuriating tactic called gaslighting common to abusers of all kinds Your perceptions of reality are continually undermined so that you end up without any confidence in your intuition your memory or your powers of reasoning
She Lies To outsiders shell lie thoughtfully and delib-erately always in a way that can be covered up if shes confronted with her lie She will claim to be unable to re-member bad things she has done Lying is one way that she creates conflict in the relationships and lives of those around her
Negotiating the Legacy of a NARCISSISTIC MOTHER
PART 2
SHIFT HAPPENS Andrea Wagemaker
Author unknown repurposed by Andrea Wagemaker in hope that it will be of help to daughters of Narcissistic mothers
I am a Licensed Clinical Hypnotherapist and Certified Life Coach specializing in working with daughters of Narcissistic Mothers Through Hypnosis and a personalized coaching program you will begin to start taking control of your negative thought pat-terns reclaim your life and stop the toxic legacy To set up your life changing appointment call Shift Happens Coaching and Clinical Hypnotherapy at 250-338-3401
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Chris Dobranski was born in Edmonton Alberta and by all means is an all-Canadian guy His special artistic talents really shine
through his mixed media work gemstone carving and metal forging Based
out of Tahsis over the past decade Dobranski has been back and forth to
Europe Germany and Russia completely focused on his art He now spends
most of his time in Germany getting ready to launch his Studio Gallery in
February 2018 While Dobranski started his
career as a hospital technician on the West
Coast of British Columbia he was drawn to
carve in his off time ldquoWhen I was in Haida
Gwaii and the hospital work ended I started
carving full time he remembers
ldquoI
had been
carving for
about ten years
but it wasnrsquot until
moving to Haida Gwaii
that I truly started to respect and
enjoy bringing mediums to life working
with Fred Watmough my teacher friend
and carving partner He instilled in me the
notion that every piece is a practice piece
Every time I showed him what I thought
was a finished piece he would smile and say
ldquoItrsquos nice but when are you going to finish itrdquo Those
words have pushed me to improve and allow me to test
the bounds of insanity by illusion and lightrdquo Dobranski
writes in his bio
Dobranski spent time designing knives and practicing metal
work with Forge Master Jean Colin each knife receives a special
hand-carved handle by Chris He works with many mediums his
work is incredibly complex and takes hundreds of hours ldquoFamily crests
can take 400 plus hours as they are specialty pieces heirlooms really
Gemstones can easily take 400-500 hours to cut Clients are always thrilled
with the end workrdquo Dobranski says
ldquoI found it extremely difficult to be qualified as an Artist in Canada with no
formal education or gallery exhibits I decided to seek out the capital of gem-
stone carving and found myself in Rheinland-Pfalz which really is my sec-
ond home on the Rhine Riverrdquo
The village Dobranski resides with his fianceacute Gisla is built for carvers Before
power they ran water wheels to create power for the artists He truly is follow-
WELLNESS ARTIST
Connect with Chris Dobranski through Facebook and Twitter
Chris DobranskiCUTS LIKE A KNIFE
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ing his roots and heritage from his family who are still
based in Alberta While working for established gem-
stone carvers he decided he needed to create space for
himself and open his own studio gallery From quartz
crystals to yew wood to iron Dobranski is ready for his
space to open to the public and feels well supported by
his European clients and North American ones too ldquoAll
the tools and machines are set up now the gemstone
roughing machine is ready Therersquos room for up to two
other carvers maybe a goldsmithrdquo he speculates
Dobranskirsquos talents are tremendous and show through
his works and awards his Jade Swordfish won First at
the 2014 Jade Symposium where he also was awarded
in the Sculpture-Gold Category He continues to learn
everydaymdashpracticing carving learning languages and
building relationships especially with the Master Carv-
ers in the village and neighbouring regions ldquoAlthough
Irsquom on a work visa now is the time to look how we treat
each other Facing racism is facing big barriers but I
see globalization connecting the next generationsrdquo says
Dobranski He is planning to be back in Tahsis this sum-
mer to reconnect
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For more of Dr Pincottrsquos articles visit wwwPerceptiveHealthca or wwwdrpincottcom and wwwbcnaca to find an ND near you
We are well into 2018 and most have long forgotten their New Years Resolutions I hope to inspire you to gather a few new habits over the next year to con-tribute to your physical health and your mental and brain health too Physical trainer Amber Joliat recommends set-ting 30 day intentions from New Moon to New Moon
I was happy to see the Globe amp Mail headline ldquoYour smart-phone addiction is making you stupid And inattentive And anti-social And unhealthyrdquo on January 6 The aver-age daily user looks at their phone 150 times and spends 3-5 hours on them Tristan Harris a former product manager at Google educates people through ldquoTime Well Spentrdquo on the dangers of the social media platform that causes spurts of dopamine creating real addictions The former vice-president of Facebook prohibits his own chil-dren from social media
In ldquoThe Big Disconnectrdquo Catherine Steiner-Adair explains that children ages 4-18 feel frustration fatigue and loss when they come home to parents who are on their de-vices With recent spikes in mental health issues includ-ing ADD among adolescents and the concomitant rise in electronic devices it behooves parents to learn ways to set limits on smartphone usage Intention Unplug for hours during the day
I read or listen to the radio to get the news rather than watch it I can then control the emotional impact I read the Saturday Globe amp Mail and then for fun I watch or listen to comedy to get the rest CBC Radio One Because News This Hour Has 22 Minutes and Rick Mercer Report Hey humor is great for mental health and I learn a lot
The blue light emitting from our devices causes eye dis-eases and strain According to my eye doctor more than
two hours of exposure per day is contributing to Macular Degeneration damage to the retina and vision loss Apply ldquoNight Shiftrdquo or ldquoTwilightrdquo to your devices from 10pm to 7am Optometrists provide protective eye wear or yellow tinting of lenses as options
One of the favorite parts of our ldquomorning boot camprdquo ex-ercise class is the stretching section when 10 minutes of healing music is played Music has a huge impact on men-tal health so find ldquohealingrdquo music to help with stress
Discover the joy of adding 100 pure essential oils to your life with Young Living or Doterra Learn to make your own blends to treat stress headaches muscle aches and insom-nia to lessen the over the counter toxic drugs ldquoThievesrdquo blend a great household cleaner reduces chemical use in the home Drop doses of edible oils such as lemon lime or orange to ldquosoda streamrdquo water will get the pop out of the house
Cook with a pressure cooker Pick one made with stain-less steel and discover how you can make a full meal from scratch in 30-45 minutes You will be amazed at the flavor and the ease
Spend less than you make and start a holiday account Re-place going out for coffee and lunch everyday with taking your lunch to work
Pick a new applemdashie honey crispmdashand eat one every day
Read ldquoMindful Drinkingrdquo by Rosamund Dean and ldquoDrinkrdquo by Ann Dowsett Johnston to help change your relation-ship with alcohol decrease your consumption and add to your holiday account
Happy Gathering
Gathering Treasures FOR YOUR HAPPINESS
NATUROPATHIC INSPIRATIONSIngrid Pincott ND
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Wendy Johnstone is the founder of Keystone Eldercare Solutions With a Masters Degree in Gerontology and close to 20 years experience Wendy is passionate about supporting seniors and caregivers wwwkeystoneeldercarecom
Making the decision to move a spouse or aging parent into long term care is one of the most dif-ficult decisions families make Guilt resentment confu-sion and relief are just some of the emotions caregivers experience Many families tend to underestimate how difficult the transition can be and often find themselves unprepared emotionally and practically
Family caregivers and the person they care for are often overwhelmed by the magnitude of the decision and the process Itrsquos not only the move itself rather the prepara-tion of the move and the adjustment post-move Before we get into the nitty-gritty itrsquos actually helpful to clarify what is meant by ldquolong term carerdquo Trust me there are so many different ways to describe this form of housing it makes me dizzy
Itrsquos technically called Complex Care however other more common terms used are long term care residential care and nursing home What it really means a facility that provides 24-hour skilled nursing care and supervi-sion for people who are no longer able to care for them-selves Staff members administer medications and assist residents with daily activities such as eating bathing and dressing Less than 5 of Canadians live in complex care facilities with an average age being well into their late 80s Eligibility for a government subsidized complex care fa-cility is evaluated and determined by a case manager at your local Health Authority Factors considered include health status the family caregiverrsquos ability to provide the necessary care and support in the home and if the com-munity resources currently being used are appropriate safe and sustainable Those assessed as having the great-est and urgent needs are given priority for admission to the first available and appropriate bed Cost is a daily rate based on 80 of a seniors income There are also private Residential Care facilities where no subsidies are available
Once a decision is made it can feel like having to wait it
out Some families feel this part of the transition is very difficult with the uncertainty of when a bed will be avail-able and feeling they need to be prepared for a move at any time Some families and the person being cared for experience increased anxiety and stress during this period
Building a circle of support people is really important Choose a team of people to support you emotionally and physically as well as supports who have very practical skills including having cared for someone in complex care legal and financial experience excellent listener etc If you are a joiner think about a Caregiverrsquos Support group There are several groups for specific diseases such as stroke Parkinsonrsquos and dementia If you are having dif-ficulty finding information accessing these groups please contact me directly and Irsquoll point you in the right direction
I know it is easier said than done however caring for yourself as a caregiver is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family member Your role as a caregiver doesnrsquot end when the person you are caring for moves into complex care
Navigating the HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
Wendy Johnstone
Long Term Care
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Chad is the owner of Fitness Etc in Campbell River Courtenay Parksville He and his staff are always here to help Whether its product knowledge or help with diet and training advice they are here for you wwwfitness-etcca
FITNESS ETC Chad Braithwaite
With the New Years resolution crowd in full swing this time of year in every local gym across Canada I have decided to focus this month on the Top 10 gym peevesNow this isnt every peeve but these are the most common ones that will drive the average person up the wall So please remember that when you go to the gym it comes down to RE-SPECT for others that are there to do the same thing you are
Unracked WeightsBy far the most common complaint among regular gym-go-ers is that of un-racked weights Be it dumbbells kettlebells weight plates or bars lifters who are disrespectful enough to leave equipment scattered on the floor flat out SUCK Theres no nice way to state it Rather than do the courteous (and proper) thing and pick up after themselves these individuals leave things strewn about weaving a path of destruction that would make a crazed military general envious No matter if youre lifting 40 lbs or 400 lbs re-rack the weights when youre done
People on Cell PhonesOh to be a lifter in the glory days of bodybuilding with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno You know when people were actually focused on lifting weights at the gym and not talking on cell phones While modern times have done won-ders for portable communication devices the downside is that these same smartphones are attached to the hands and ears of every bro and girl at the gym Heads up cell phone addicts mdash the gym is for LIFTING not talking texting or insta-snapping and face-gramming your friends
People with CamerasThese days every guy or girl with some sort of camera thinks heshe is a celebrity or YouTube star in the making These wannabe fitness celebs troll in and around the gym with their handy camera and filming crew shooting everything from their foam rolling to cool down and everything in between Rather
than focus on actually lifting these folks are focused getting the proper lighting set to make their bicep or glute look picture perfect Do everyone a favor and save the camera antics for your own time not when the rest of us are making gains
Not using HeadphonesHaving the right music playing during your workout can help you get an edge and grind out an extra rep or two while train-ing The wonders of modern technology have given us the ability to listen to our own preferred music rather than the ir-ritating techno or emo-rock blasted in corporate gyms across the country
However there are those individuals who absolutely refuse to use headphones with their audio playerscell phones and feel the need to share their music preferences with the other 25 people in the gym Listen we each have our own music likes and genres You might enjoy listening to Bieber on constant repeat but the rest of us could really do without that crap
ScreamingThere must be a scientific study somewhere in the bro maga-zines that proves that grunting shouting and screaming helps you lift more weights Theres no other explanation for why the muscle-bound bros at the gym scream incessantly even while doing their warm-ups Sure if youre going for a 1RM max squat or deadlift you might be compelled to scream out of sheer exertion but more often than not your screaming is setting you up for a hard jab in the throat
Broken Water FountainMost days gym rats are walking around with gallon jugs of water (which is completely unnecessary in its own right But for those of us using a standard shaker or reusable water bottle nothing is more irritating than trying to fill up your water bottle before or during your workout and the water fountain is broken How is this even possible Continued on next page
Chads Top Ten
GYM PET PEEVES
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Puddles of SweatYes during intense weight lifting youre going to sweat and when in a particularly poorly ventilated gym youre likely to be dripping in sweat No matter how much or little you do sweat or how well (poorly) the place is air-conditioned there is NO excuse for leaving a giant puddle of your DNA on the floor machine bench or exercise mat You wouldnt want to lay back on somebody elses giant pool of sweat and the rest of us dont want to touch yours If youre a profuse sweater carry a towel with you around the gym and wipe up after yourself
ExhibitionistsFortunately most people are considerate enough to walk around the gym in remotely acceptable clothing The same cant be said for the locker room There are showers stalls and changing rooms for a reason You might have the phy-sique of Adonis reincarnate but the rest of the people in the locker room dont need a front row seat to your private show-ing of the Full Monty
Set InterruptersWe all know this guy hes the one that comes up to you in the middle of doing leg press and asks Can I hop in real quick
While youre focused on not getting crushed by the stack of plates on each side of the machine this bozo is wondering if he can interrupt your workout so he can keep his circuit train-ing routine going unimpeded If someone is training and not wasting time or taking excessively long breaks at a certain sta-tion have some freaking patience and wait until theyre done
Hogging MachinesBuilding off the previous pet peeve comes the guy at the gym who hogs the machine This is the guy who continues to oc-cupy a machine talking to other bros or texting on his phone between sets or even worse after hes completely finished If youre going to take a 10-minute break between sets get off the machine and let other people work in
Have some respectThe gym is a sacred environment and when youre worship-ping at the temple of gains show some respect for the loca-tion and those in attendance If youre guilty of one or sev-eral of these gym pet peeves consider doing some personal homework on yourself and fix these annoying habits Other-wise build your own personal gym at home where you can do whatever you want however you want
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HEARTSTRONG Sarah Wright
70 years ago humans had a lot more physical work to do in their day to day life Today it takes effort to get moving and get active Kids were able to roam a lot farther from home which meant more unorganized physical activity and the opportuni-ty to build skills around decision making which leads to more confidence
On the flip side of that wersquove come a long way in terms of fig-uring out how to help people move better more efficiently and with more confidence How much exercise or activity do you really need to do A term called Physical Literacy has become a very hot topic over the last few years
The International Physical Literacy Association describes it as the motivation confidence physical competence knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engage-ment in physical activities (Whitehead 2016)
Many middle aged clients have become inactive as a result of both less inherent and automatic physical activity in their day to day lives but also because they may lack the skills and knowledge on how to get moving in a variety of different ways ndash either they havenrsquot been active in the past or a condition has changed the way they need to move There is no one perfect way our bodies need variety and most importantly we need to do the things we enjoy this encourages physical emotional spiritual and mental health and also means we will stick with it
Physical Literacy is a new catch phrase that encompasses a positive attitude towards being active and having the physical skills to do it The focus is mainly on giving children the chance to learn about their bodies on a variety of surfaces challenge themselves and ultimately have the confidence to try new things
I encourage you to ask your childrenrsquos coaches if they know what physical literacy is and whether every child they come in contact with is going to leave every practice with a positive feeling
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Physical Literacy
Sarah Wright is a Certified Exercise Physiologist and Practicing Kinesiologist and co-owner of Heart Strong Fitness
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BEING HUMAN James L Anderson
The Human Dream
We Humans today are on a collision course where civilization and our biosphere may not survive The tiny cabal of supreme elite now ruling us cannot save us Those Global Fools think it is ldquotheirrdquo world It is not It is OURS It is ours to lose
Somehow we have to come together and believe we can change the world again It is time you and I reach be-yond our desperate separate lives and stand together as one life force and do the impossible hand in hand
We must make it through
The finest thing any of our leaders can do for us is to truly believe in each of us enough so that they inspire us to be more than we thought we could possibly become Our life force has done the impossible before We must do it again
Deep within us each of us has the potential to leave behind our primitive state of mind and become one
PART 1
whole golden new civilization together
We have always secretly known that Universe would one day summon the life spirit inside us to a final con-vergence with the reason why you and I were given the gift of life It is the lesson of life and eternity It is what Universe means
Deep inside in the heart center we have known thatthere will come a point where Humankind and Uni-verse itself will be poised finally on the fulcrum of eternity on the threshold of total oblivion or a new dawnhellip a new dream This is that point This is that dream
Human beings must learn to truly care for each other or Humankind will perish from this earth
We either live together or die apart
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What you think you become What you feel you attract
What you imagine you create Buddha
Our mindset is the source of the reality we live in It is the foundation for what we think and feel which informs the behaviour that shapes our life By bringing conscious-ness to our thought patterns we are able to make choic-es aligned with our vision and aspiration Our thoughts shape our actions
One of my dear friends is a successful business trainer she set a goal to contact ten businesses to set up meetings When we spoke she said Ive made five calls and its not fun Im going to stop now I need to find a different way to do it What do you think I reflected that her thought that its not fun gave her permission to stop I asked What if you keep going regardless if its fun or not What if you know for certain that one of these ten businesses will hire you in the end She laughed and finished con-tacting the rest of businesses
Catch the stories your mind is telling you What you think you become What you focus on you create more of
A client of mine owns a large fitness business When we started coaching one of his goals was to work less so he could spend more time with his family His busi-ness grows when hes there and suffers when hes not He was frustrated with his employees and he did not feel he could trust them to do the right thing when hes not present After few months of coaching we discovered he spent a significant portion of his time finding problems and fixing them as quickly as possible I asked him to be curious about what his staff might think the next time he finds a problems and ask them questions he has no answer for
Maria Ji is a professional business and life coach Maria focuses her coaching practice on supporting people to create the life of their dreams wwwmariajicoachingcom
ENTREPRENEURIAL AND LEADERSHIP COACHING Maria Ji
Three days later he reported that his team is excited to be implementing new strategies which gives him the free-dom him to be with his family and go on speaking tours
By shifting his focus from doing it the right way (his way) to empowering his team to contribute they were able to co-create new possibilities to expand the business and to support his dreams of helping others
Albert Einstein once said The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking It cannot be changed without changing our thinking
Its easy said than done However with continued prac-tice we can all master our mindset by learning to change our thinkingmdashand change our reality
Be a mindful listener of your language What story is your mind telling you If you want to change careers and the story is Well I cant possibly find a job that I love and still make the money I make right now ask yourself really Is there nobody in the world doing what they love and making the amount money they want Is that true If you say one thing and your sub-conscious mind is telling you another your actions will reflect the confusion and frustration of not having what you want
Our energy flows to where our attention goes Wether your true desire is that perfect partner your dream house a baby new job or travel around the world do whatever you can to be present to that goal Write out the detail of the house you want to live in picture your-self hopping on the plane to your adventure see yourself in your dream job and sitting in the office you want Do this activity at least three times a day
What you focus on you create more of With consistent practice everyone can be the master of their mind
Mastering Your Mindset A MUST HAVE SKILL TO MASTER YOUR BUSINESS AND YOUR LIFE
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Bud Logan
Spruce bark cones and needles can be used to make a tea or syrup that can relieve colds reduce the
fever from flu and ease joint pain that comes with these
ailments The cones produce the best medicine cones
are picked year round from the tops of young trees but
all the ingredients have various components that when
cooked together complement each other both in taste
and in the ability to work as medicine
Directions for tea Usually about 15 cones along with
needles and bark are boiled for 10 to 15 minutes in a pot
of water to make tea The longer they boil the stronger
the medicine becomes strain the liquid before drink-
ing it Spruce tea relieves coughing and sore throats and
stuffed chests Those who are sick with colds can take
it three or four times a day for up to five days You can
cool this tea and serve over ice if you like Sweeten to
taste with honey or brown sugar syrup
Directions for syrup To make a syrup that can be used
like any cold syrup as well as a winter treat when put
on ice cream requires a bit more work To make a basic
syrup you add to a big pot all the ingredients and cover
with water boil then simmer the mix for hours until it
has reduced down to about a quarter of its contents and
strain Then add the sweetener and there it is
I like to use three cups of needles around 15 spruce
cones about a cup of fir needles for a cystitis flavor and
some spruce gum if handy The spruce gum is strong
in medicine and only a small amount should be used
Cover with about 6 cups of water and boil this gently
until it has reduced down to 3 cups in volume Strain
this
Add to this mixture about ten rose hips place these
in a tied muslin bag when adding to avoid getting any
hip hairs in the mix as these will give one an itchy bot-
tom Along with the hips add some hawthorn berries
and crow berries both can be gathered in the late fall
winter months dont worry if the hawthorn berries are
dried out as this is best Crow berries are gathered up in
the high country and can be found even when covered
in snow You can replace these berries with store bought
berries if you must To this add a teaspoon of cinnamon
and you could add some grated orange or lemon peel
for flavor Bring to a boil and then simmer until you
have a cup of fluid left strain again and add your sweet-
ener Honey works well or add a sugar sweetener
To make a brown sugar sweetener just add equal amounts
of brown sugar and water boil down while stirring until
it is a thick mixture For every cup of syrup you will add
a cup of honey or sugar mixture simmer this for about
10 minutes cool and place in a glass container It will stay
good for a month or more in the fridge
The Spruce tree has many medicinal uses the sap that
can be found year round on spruce trees and in green
firewood can be used to soothe irritated skin and when
applied to cuts helps healing and reduces the chance
of infection You are looking for new sap that has re-
cently run from the wood of the tree
Collect sap thatrsquos really sticky and clear Warm it in the
same amount of water until itrsquos melted and then put
an equal or slightly smaller amount of Vaseline Use a
clean stick and stir it
slowly You can use
this as a cream for
cuts and sore mus-
cles It smells nice
too it should always
be kept at room
temperature
EatLOCAL Spruce Medicine
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Happy New Year Can you believe January 2018 is almost overhellip and Spring is just around the corner This issue is about Harvesting and Gatheringmdashbut how does this relate to Staging and Home ownership you ask Well let me tell you
The possessions we have spent years gathering can bring us much joy and invoke great memories of family and friends and donrsquot forget fur babies The buck head in the man cave that reminds hubby of that great weekend hunting trip with the boys or the dried roses from a special Valentines day in the master bedroom Itrsquos amazing how special these are to us
Letrsquos talk about harvesting In todays market with houses sell-ing for multiple offers your home can reap a plentiful bounty at harvest Here are some stats to show you the potential
2017 Real Estate in Campbell River
bull The average sale price of a was up 18bull Houses sold within 42 days at 98 of asking (Nov 123
Dec107)bull Houses made up 63 of sales and Condos 31bull Willow Point prices up 20 Campbell River Central 17bull 136 houses sold for over $500000
Now lets talk about gathering and harvesting together A home desired by multiple buyers will allow you to reap the largest harvest on your biggest investment Having your house Market Ready by reducing possessions gathered over the years will allow your house to look bigger feel more open and inviting This gives potential buys a sense of calm and tran-quility If the buyer doesnrsquot FALL IN LOVE with your home they wont buy it
Not sure what to store or remove Idyllic Homes is here to help Everything you donrsquot immediately need while your house is for sale can possibly be packed away And not to bring it to the new home but to donate it This small step can be done over the ldquorainy seasonrdquo we are currently experiencing and you will be well on your way to being Market Ready for Spring
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GATHERING amp HARVESTING This is a trick you wont find in running magazines wont learn from famous athletes It began like most of our father amp son runs Ryan in his yellow stroller me pushing wildly behind Sunset was two hours away enough to bring us across town to the mythical Hilltop Store where I had promised him his very first Clif Bar
I expected to be there in about an hour instead my run lasted seven minutes Suddenly the front of the stroller reared up like a cocoon about to burst And it was for my sons voice shouted Now Ryan wants get out
My running place subsided and out came Ryan After all exercise is more important for him than me With the right training I can run 50K but with the wrong training my son could become an elite couch potato Our rule is simple if he wants to rest let him rest If he wants to go let him go Its a training plan tailored for toddlers
Now I had a helper pushing our stroller calling out to pedestrians and puppies examining the trails drain-age system closely The water goes in that pipe over there and comes out over here You see that Daddy Daddy did see that And I also saw an old yellow bull-dozer parked beside the trail for us to enjoy
The 1946 Caterpillar was looking great despite wear from many tiny sneakers Ryan held out his arms and I boosted him up showed him how to not trip over the gearbox He put on his driving mittens grasped the cold iron levers We were no longer behind schedule -- we were operating outside of time on our very own track The old dozer shuddered and roared to life vivid in our shared imagination Sunlight fell across us as it did back then as it will in all the years ahead
The stroller waited patiently headlamp tucked away for the inevitable nighttime run VROOM the bull-dozer said through Ryan Hand in hand we rumbled towards the future
GROWING UP COASTAL
Joseph McLean lives in Powell River where he runs a computer specialty store a whimsical blog and the occasional marathon FacebookcomGrowingUpCoastal
Joseph McLean
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She has to be the center of attention all the time Narcissistic mothers love to be waited on Older narcissis-tic mothers often use the natural limitations of aging to manipulate dramas often by neglecting their health or by doing things they know will make them ill This gives her the opportunity to cash in on the investment she made while training you to wait on her as a child Then she calls you demanding your presence immediately If you dont provide the attention she needs you look extremely bad to everyone else
She manipulates your emotions in order to feed on your pain She will not seem to care how much the ma-nipulation of her emotions and the self-pity repels other people One weird behavior that is very common to nar-cissists her dramas may also center around the tragedies of other people often relating how much she suffered by association and trying to distress her listeners as she cries over the horrible murder of someone she wouldnt recog-nize if they had passed her on the street
Shes selfish and willful She always makes sure she has the best of everything She insists on having her own way all the time and she will ruthlessly manipulatively pursue it even if what she wants isnt worth all the effort shes put-ting into it
She is self centered Shell give you hand-me-downs or market something for herself as a gift for you (I thought Id give you my old bicycle and buy myself a new one)New gifts are often obviously cheap and are usually things that dont suit you or that you cant use or are a quid pro quo if you buy her the gift she wants she will buy you an item of your choice She may buy you a gift and get the identical item for herself or take you shopping for a gift and get herself something nice at the same time to make herself feel better She is very defensive and extremely sensitive to any criticism If you criticize or defy her she will explode with fury threaten storm rage and may become violent Not all narcissists abuse physically but most do often in sub-
tle deniable ways It allows them to vent their rage at your failure to be the solution to their internal havoc and si-multaneously to teach you to fear them Narcissists also abuse by exposing you to violence If one of your siblings got beaten she made sure you saw
She is never wrong about anything No matter what shes done she wont ever genuinely apologize for any-thing Instead any time she feels she is being made to apologize she will sulk and pout issue an insulting apolo-gy or negate the apology she has just made with justifica-tions qualifications or self pity
She makes you look crazy If you try to confront her about something shes done shell tell you that you have a very vivid imagination (this is a phrase commonly used by abusers of all sorts to invalidate your experience of their abuse) that you dont know what youre talking about or that she has no idea what youre talking about This is an extremely aggressive and exceptionally infuriating tactic called gaslighting common to abusers of all kinds Your perceptions of reality are continually undermined so that you end up without any confidence in your intuition your memory or your powers of reasoning
She Lies To outsiders shell lie thoughtfully and delib-erately always in a way that can be covered up if shes confronted with her lie She will claim to be unable to re-member bad things she has done Lying is one way that she creates conflict in the relationships and lives of those around her
Negotiating the Legacy of a NARCISSISTIC MOTHER
PART 2
SHIFT HAPPENS Andrea Wagemaker
Author unknown repurposed by Andrea Wagemaker in hope that it will be of help to daughters of Narcissistic mothers
I am a Licensed Clinical Hypnotherapist and Certified Life Coach specializing in working with daughters of Narcissistic Mothers Through Hypnosis and a personalized coaching program you will begin to start taking control of your negative thought pat-terns reclaim your life and stop the toxic legacy To set up your life changing appointment call Shift Happens Coaching and Clinical Hypnotherapy at 250-338-3401
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Chris Dobranski was born in Edmonton Alberta and by all means is an all-Canadian guy His special artistic talents really shine
through his mixed media work gemstone carving and metal forging Based
out of Tahsis over the past decade Dobranski has been back and forth to
Europe Germany and Russia completely focused on his art He now spends
most of his time in Germany getting ready to launch his Studio Gallery in
February 2018 While Dobranski started his
career as a hospital technician on the West
Coast of British Columbia he was drawn to
carve in his off time ldquoWhen I was in Haida
Gwaii and the hospital work ended I started
carving full time he remembers
ldquoI
had been
carving for
about ten years
but it wasnrsquot until
moving to Haida Gwaii
that I truly started to respect and
enjoy bringing mediums to life working
with Fred Watmough my teacher friend
and carving partner He instilled in me the
notion that every piece is a practice piece
Every time I showed him what I thought
was a finished piece he would smile and say
ldquoItrsquos nice but when are you going to finish itrdquo Those
words have pushed me to improve and allow me to test
the bounds of insanity by illusion and lightrdquo Dobranski
writes in his bio
Dobranski spent time designing knives and practicing metal
work with Forge Master Jean Colin each knife receives a special
hand-carved handle by Chris He works with many mediums his
work is incredibly complex and takes hundreds of hours ldquoFamily crests
can take 400 plus hours as they are specialty pieces heirlooms really
Gemstones can easily take 400-500 hours to cut Clients are always thrilled
with the end workrdquo Dobranski says
ldquoI found it extremely difficult to be qualified as an Artist in Canada with no
formal education or gallery exhibits I decided to seek out the capital of gem-
stone carving and found myself in Rheinland-Pfalz which really is my sec-
ond home on the Rhine Riverrdquo
The village Dobranski resides with his fianceacute Gisla is built for carvers Before
power they ran water wheels to create power for the artists He truly is follow-
WELLNESS ARTIST
Connect with Chris Dobranski through Facebook and Twitter
Chris DobranskiCUTS LIKE A KNIFE
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ing his roots and heritage from his family who are still
based in Alberta While working for established gem-
stone carvers he decided he needed to create space for
himself and open his own studio gallery From quartz
crystals to yew wood to iron Dobranski is ready for his
space to open to the public and feels well supported by
his European clients and North American ones too ldquoAll
the tools and machines are set up now the gemstone
roughing machine is ready Therersquos room for up to two
other carvers maybe a goldsmithrdquo he speculates
Dobranskirsquos talents are tremendous and show through
his works and awards his Jade Swordfish won First at
the 2014 Jade Symposium where he also was awarded
in the Sculpture-Gold Category He continues to learn
everydaymdashpracticing carving learning languages and
building relationships especially with the Master Carv-
ers in the village and neighbouring regions ldquoAlthough
Irsquom on a work visa now is the time to look how we treat
each other Facing racism is facing big barriers but I
see globalization connecting the next generationsrdquo says
Dobranski He is planning to be back in Tahsis this sum-
mer to reconnect
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We are well into 2018 and most have long forgotten their New Years Resolutions I hope to inspire you to gather a few new habits over the next year to con-tribute to your physical health and your mental and brain health too Physical trainer Amber Joliat recommends set-ting 30 day intentions from New Moon to New Moon
I was happy to see the Globe amp Mail headline ldquoYour smart-phone addiction is making you stupid And inattentive And anti-social And unhealthyrdquo on January 6 The aver-age daily user looks at their phone 150 times and spends 3-5 hours on them Tristan Harris a former product manager at Google educates people through ldquoTime Well Spentrdquo on the dangers of the social media platform that causes spurts of dopamine creating real addictions The former vice-president of Facebook prohibits his own chil-dren from social media
In ldquoThe Big Disconnectrdquo Catherine Steiner-Adair explains that children ages 4-18 feel frustration fatigue and loss when they come home to parents who are on their de-vices With recent spikes in mental health issues includ-ing ADD among adolescents and the concomitant rise in electronic devices it behooves parents to learn ways to set limits on smartphone usage Intention Unplug for hours during the day
I read or listen to the radio to get the news rather than watch it I can then control the emotional impact I read the Saturday Globe amp Mail and then for fun I watch or listen to comedy to get the rest CBC Radio One Because News This Hour Has 22 Minutes and Rick Mercer Report Hey humor is great for mental health and I learn a lot
The blue light emitting from our devices causes eye dis-eases and strain According to my eye doctor more than
two hours of exposure per day is contributing to Macular Degeneration damage to the retina and vision loss Apply ldquoNight Shiftrdquo or ldquoTwilightrdquo to your devices from 10pm to 7am Optometrists provide protective eye wear or yellow tinting of lenses as options
One of the favorite parts of our ldquomorning boot camprdquo ex-ercise class is the stretching section when 10 minutes of healing music is played Music has a huge impact on men-tal health so find ldquohealingrdquo music to help with stress
Discover the joy of adding 100 pure essential oils to your life with Young Living or Doterra Learn to make your own blends to treat stress headaches muscle aches and insom-nia to lessen the over the counter toxic drugs ldquoThievesrdquo blend a great household cleaner reduces chemical use in the home Drop doses of edible oils such as lemon lime or orange to ldquosoda streamrdquo water will get the pop out of the house
Cook with a pressure cooker Pick one made with stain-less steel and discover how you can make a full meal from scratch in 30-45 minutes You will be amazed at the flavor and the ease
Spend less than you make and start a holiday account Re-place going out for coffee and lunch everyday with taking your lunch to work
Pick a new applemdashie honey crispmdashand eat one every day
Read ldquoMindful Drinkingrdquo by Rosamund Dean and ldquoDrinkrdquo by Ann Dowsett Johnston to help change your relation-ship with alcohol decrease your consumption and add to your holiday account
Happy Gathering
Gathering Treasures FOR YOUR HAPPINESS
NATUROPATHIC INSPIRATIONSIngrid Pincott ND
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Wendy Johnstone is the founder of Keystone Eldercare Solutions With a Masters Degree in Gerontology and close to 20 years experience Wendy is passionate about supporting seniors and caregivers wwwkeystoneeldercarecom
Making the decision to move a spouse or aging parent into long term care is one of the most dif-ficult decisions families make Guilt resentment confu-sion and relief are just some of the emotions caregivers experience Many families tend to underestimate how difficult the transition can be and often find themselves unprepared emotionally and practically
Family caregivers and the person they care for are often overwhelmed by the magnitude of the decision and the process Itrsquos not only the move itself rather the prepara-tion of the move and the adjustment post-move Before we get into the nitty-gritty itrsquos actually helpful to clarify what is meant by ldquolong term carerdquo Trust me there are so many different ways to describe this form of housing it makes me dizzy
Itrsquos technically called Complex Care however other more common terms used are long term care residential care and nursing home What it really means a facility that provides 24-hour skilled nursing care and supervi-sion for people who are no longer able to care for them-selves Staff members administer medications and assist residents with daily activities such as eating bathing and dressing Less than 5 of Canadians live in complex care facilities with an average age being well into their late 80s Eligibility for a government subsidized complex care fa-cility is evaluated and determined by a case manager at your local Health Authority Factors considered include health status the family caregiverrsquos ability to provide the necessary care and support in the home and if the com-munity resources currently being used are appropriate safe and sustainable Those assessed as having the great-est and urgent needs are given priority for admission to the first available and appropriate bed Cost is a daily rate based on 80 of a seniors income There are also private Residential Care facilities where no subsidies are available
Once a decision is made it can feel like having to wait it
out Some families feel this part of the transition is very difficult with the uncertainty of when a bed will be avail-able and feeling they need to be prepared for a move at any time Some families and the person being cared for experience increased anxiety and stress during this period
Building a circle of support people is really important Choose a team of people to support you emotionally and physically as well as supports who have very practical skills including having cared for someone in complex care legal and financial experience excellent listener etc If you are a joiner think about a Caregiverrsquos Support group There are several groups for specific diseases such as stroke Parkinsonrsquos and dementia If you are having dif-ficulty finding information accessing these groups please contact me directly and Irsquoll point you in the right direction
I know it is easier said than done however caring for yourself as a caregiver is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family member Your role as a caregiver doesnrsquot end when the person you are caring for moves into complex care
Navigating the HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
Wendy Johnstone
Long Term Care
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Chad is the owner of Fitness Etc in Campbell River Courtenay Parksville He and his staff are always here to help Whether its product knowledge or help with diet and training advice they are here for you wwwfitness-etcca
FITNESS ETC Chad Braithwaite
With the New Years resolution crowd in full swing this time of year in every local gym across Canada I have decided to focus this month on the Top 10 gym peevesNow this isnt every peeve but these are the most common ones that will drive the average person up the wall So please remember that when you go to the gym it comes down to RE-SPECT for others that are there to do the same thing you are
Unracked WeightsBy far the most common complaint among regular gym-go-ers is that of un-racked weights Be it dumbbells kettlebells weight plates or bars lifters who are disrespectful enough to leave equipment scattered on the floor flat out SUCK Theres no nice way to state it Rather than do the courteous (and proper) thing and pick up after themselves these individuals leave things strewn about weaving a path of destruction that would make a crazed military general envious No matter if youre lifting 40 lbs or 400 lbs re-rack the weights when youre done
People on Cell PhonesOh to be a lifter in the glory days of bodybuilding with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno You know when people were actually focused on lifting weights at the gym and not talking on cell phones While modern times have done won-ders for portable communication devices the downside is that these same smartphones are attached to the hands and ears of every bro and girl at the gym Heads up cell phone addicts mdash the gym is for LIFTING not talking texting or insta-snapping and face-gramming your friends
People with CamerasThese days every guy or girl with some sort of camera thinks heshe is a celebrity or YouTube star in the making These wannabe fitness celebs troll in and around the gym with their handy camera and filming crew shooting everything from their foam rolling to cool down and everything in between Rather
than focus on actually lifting these folks are focused getting the proper lighting set to make their bicep or glute look picture perfect Do everyone a favor and save the camera antics for your own time not when the rest of us are making gains
Not using HeadphonesHaving the right music playing during your workout can help you get an edge and grind out an extra rep or two while train-ing The wonders of modern technology have given us the ability to listen to our own preferred music rather than the ir-ritating techno or emo-rock blasted in corporate gyms across the country
However there are those individuals who absolutely refuse to use headphones with their audio playerscell phones and feel the need to share their music preferences with the other 25 people in the gym Listen we each have our own music likes and genres You might enjoy listening to Bieber on constant repeat but the rest of us could really do without that crap
ScreamingThere must be a scientific study somewhere in the bro maga-zines that proves that grunting shouting and screaming helps you lift more weights Theres no other explanation for why the muscle-bound bros at the gym scream incessantly even while doing their warm-ups Sure if youre going for a 1RM max squat or deadlift you might be compelled to scream out of sheer exertion but more often than not your screaming is setting you up for a hard jab in the throat
Broken Water FountainMost days gym rats are walking around with gallon jugs of water (which is completely unnecessary in its own right But for those of us using a standard shaker or reusable water bottle nothing is more irritating than trying to fill up your water bottle before or during your workout and the water fountain is broken How is this even possible Continued on next page
Chads Top Ten
GYM PET PEEVES
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Heartstrong Fitness provides one-on-one kinesiology exercise physiology and personal training programming to clients across the North Island The ultimate goal is to increase physical literacy across the ages across the island and help North Islanders be their most active and healthy selves heartstrongfitnesscom
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Puddles of SweatYes during intense weight lifting youre going to sweat and when in a particularly poorly ventilated gym youre likely to be dripping in sweat No matter how much or little you do sweat or how well (poorly) the place is air-conditioned there is NO excuse for leaving a giant puddle of your DNA on the floor machine bench or exercise mat You wouldnt want to lay back on somebody elses giant pool of sweat and the rest of us dont want to touch yours If youre a profuse sweater carry a towel with you around the gym and wipe up after yourself
ExhibitionistsFortunately most people are considerate enough to walk around the gym in remotely acceptable clothing The same cant be said for the locker room There are showers stalls and changing rooms for a reason You might have the phy-sique of Adonis reincarnate but the rest of the people in the locker room dont need a front row seat to your private show-ing of the Full Monty
Set InterruptersWe all know this guy hes the one that comes up to you in the middle of doing leg press and asks Can I hop in real quick
While youre focused on not getting crushed by the stack of plates on each side of the machine this bozo is wondering if he can interrupt your workout so he can keep his circuit train-ing routine going unimpeded If someone is training and not wasting time or taking excessively long breaks at a certain sta-tion have some freaking patience and wait until theyre done
Hogging MachinesBuilding off the previous pet peeve comes the guy at the gym who hogs the machine This is the guy who continues to oc-cupy a machine talking to other bros or texting on his phone between sets or even worse after hes completely finished If youre going to take a 10-minute break between sets get off the machine and let other people work in
Have some respectThe gym is a sacred environment and when youre worship-ping at the temple of gains show some respect for the loca-tion and those in attendance If youre guilty of one or sev-eral of these gym pet peeves consider doing some personal homework on yourself and fix these annoying habits Other-wise build your own personal gym at home where you can do whatever you want however you want
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HEARTSTRONG Sarah Wright
70 years ago humans had a lot more physical work to do in their day to day life Today it takes effort to get moving and get active Kids were able to roam a lot farther from home which meant more unorganized physical activity and the opportuni-ty to build skills around decision making which leads to more confidence
On the flip side of that wersquove come a long way in terms of fig-uring out how to help people move better more efficiently and with more confidence How much exercise or activity do you really need to do A term called Physical Literacy has become a very hot topic over the last few years
The International Physical Literacy Association describes it as the motivation confidence physical competence knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engage-ment in physical activities (Whitehead 2016)
Many middle aged clients have become inactive as a result of both less inherent and automatic physical activity in their day to day lives but also because they may lack the skills and knowledge on how to get moving in a variety of different ways ndash either they havenrsquot been active in the past or a condition has changed the way they need to move There is no one perfect way our bodies need variety and most importantly we need to do the things we enjoy this encourages physical emotional spiritual and mental health and also means we will stick with it
Physical Literacy is a new catch phrase that encompasses a positive attitude towards being active and having the physical skills to do it The focus is mainly on giving children the chance to learn about their bodies on a variety of surfaces challenge themselves and ultimately have the confidence to try new things
I encourage you to ask your childrenrsquos coaches if they know what physical literacy is and whether every child they come in contact with is going to leave every practice with a positive feeling
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Find out more about The Berwick Waytrade ndash Ask one of our Senior Living Experts Today
Life at Berwick allows you the freedom to be as engaged and as social as you desire We offer vibrant senior residences created by caring people where the individual needs of our people always come first
Visit Berwick for more information or for a curiosity tour See how we can help you create a lsquohomersquo right here with us mdash a place where you can experience being part of a community againYour home Our hospitalityLetrsquos start a conversation todayFind out more about The Berwick WaytradeAsk one of our Senior Living Experts today
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Physical Literacy
Sarah Wright is a Certified Exercise Physiologist and Practicing Kinesiologist and co-owner of Heart Strong Fitness
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BEING HUMAN James L Anderson
The Human Dream
We Humans today are on a collision course where civilization and our biosphere may not survive The tiny cabal of supreme elite now ruling us cannot save us Those Global Fools think it is ldquotheirrdquo world It is not It is OURS It is ours to lose
Somehow we have to come together and believe we can change the world again It is time you and I reach be-yond our desperate separate lives and stand together as one life force and do the impossible hand in hand
We must make it through
The finest thing any of our leaders can do for us is to truly believe in each of us enough so that they inspire us to be more than we thought we could possibly become Our life force has done the impossible before We must do it again
Deep within us each of us has the potential to leave behind our primitive state of mind and become one
PART 1
whole golden new civilization together
We have always secretly known that Universe would one day summon the life spirit inside us to a final con-vergence with the reason why you and I were given the gift of life It is the lesson of life and eternity It is what Universe means
Deep inside in the heart center we have known thatthere will come a point where Humankind and Uni-verse itself will be poised finally on the fulcrum of eternity on the threshold of total oblivion or a new dawnhellip a new dream This is that point This is that dream
Human beings must learn to truly care for each other or Humankind will perish from this earth
We either live together or die apart
wwwjames-l-andersoncom
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WORK WITH LEATHER bull DIY SUEDE POUCHMake a beautiful little pouch using suede leather and decorate it in contemporary or traditional style Leather sinew strap and more all provided for you at this 2hr workshop Hosted by NI Metis Beading Circle 10 am - Noon 130 pm - 330 pm $10 for Non-Members
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Bud Logan
Spruce bark cones and needles can be used to make a tea or syrup that can relieve colds reduce the
fever from flu and ease joint pain that comes with these
ailments The cones produce the best medicine cones
are picked year round from the tops of young trees but
all the ingredients have various components that when
cooked together complement each other both in taste
and in the ability to work as medicine
Directions for tea Usually about 15 cones along with
needles and bark are boiled for 10 to 15 minutes in a pot
of water to make tea The longer they boil the stronger
the medicine becomes strain the liquid before drink-
ing it Spruce tea relieves coughing and sore throats and
stuffed chests Those who are sick with colds can take
it three or four times a day for up to five days You can
cool this tea and serve over ice if you like Sweeten to
taste with honey or brown sugar syrup
Directions for syrup To make a syrup that can be used
like any cold syrup as well as a winter treat when put
on ice cream requires a bit more work To make a basic
syrup you add to a big pot all the ingredients and cover
with water boil then simmer the mix for hours until it
has reduced down to about a quarter of its contents and
strain Then add the sweetener and there it is
I like to use three cups of needles around 15 spruce
cones about a cup of fir needles for a cystitis flavor and
some spruce gum if handy The spruce gum is strong
in medicine and only a small amount should be used
Cover with about 6 cups of water and boil this gently
until it has reduced down to 3 cups in volume Strain
this
Add to this mixture about ten rose hips place these
in a tied muslin bag when adding to avoid getting any
hip hairs in the mix as these will give one an itchy bot-
tom Along with the hips add some hawthorn berries
and crow berries both can be gathered in the late fall
winter months dont worry if the hawthorn berries are
dried out as this is best Crow berries are gathered up in
the high country and can be found even when covered
in snow You can replace these berries with store bought
berries if you must To this add a teaspoon of cinnamon
and you could add some grated orange or lemon peel
for flavor Bring to a boil and then simmer until you
have a cup of fluid left strain again and add your sweet-
ener Honey works well or add a sugar sweetener
To make a brown sugar sweetener just add equal amounts
of brown sugar and water boil down while stirring until
it is a thick mixture For every cup of syrup you will add
a cup of honey or sugar mixture simmer this for about
10 minutes cool and place in a glass container It will stay
good for a month or more in the fridge
The Spruce tree has many medicinal uses the sap that
can be found year round on spruce trees and in green
firewood can be used to soothe irritated skin and when
applied to cuts helps healing and reduces the chance
of infection You are looking for new sap that has re-
cently run from the wood of the tree
Collect sap thatrsquos really sticky and clear Warm it in the
same amount of water until itrsquos melted and then put
an equal or slightly smaller amount of Vaseline Use a
clean stick and stir it
slowly You can use
this as a cream for
cuts and sore mus-
cles It smells nice
too it should always
be kept at room
temperature
EatLOCAL Spruce Medicine
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Happy New Year Can you believe January 2018 is almost overhellip and Spring is just around the corner This issue is about Harvesting and Gatheringmdashbut how does this relate to Staging and Home ownership you ask Well let me tell you
The possessions we have spent years gathering can bring us much joy and invoke great memories of family and friends and donrsquot forget fur babies The buck head in the man cave that reminds hubby of that great weekend hunting trip with the boys or the dried roses from a special Valentines day in the master bedroom Itrsquos amazing how special these are to us
Letrsquos talk about harvesting In todays market with houses sell-ing for multiple offers your home can reap a plentiful bounty at harvest Here are some stats to show you the potential
2017 Real Estate in Campbell River
bull The average sale price of a was up 18bull Houses sold within 42 days at 98 of asking (Nov 123
Dec107)bull Houses made up 63 of sales and Condos 31bull Willow Point prices up 20 Campbell River Central 17bull 136 houses sold for over $500000
Now lets talk about gathering and harvesting together A home desired by multiple buyers will allow you to reap the largest harvest on your biggest investment Having your house Market Ready by reducing possessions gathered over the years will allow your house to look bigger feel more open and inviting This gives potential buys a sense of calm and tran-quility If the buyer doesnrsquot FALL IN LOVE with your home they wont buy it
Not sure what to store or remove Idyllic Homes is here to help Everything you donrsquot immediately need while your house is for sale can possibly be packed away And not to bring it to the new home but to donate it This small step can be done over the ldquorainy seasonrdquo we are currently experiencing and you will be well on your way to being Market Ready for Spring
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GATHERING amp HARVESTING This is a trick you wont find in running magazines wont learn from famous athletes It began like most of our father amp son runs Ryan in his yellow stroller me pushing wildly behind Sunset was two hours away enough to bring us across town to the mythical Hilltop Store where I had promised him his very first Clif Bar
I expected to be there in about an hour instead my run lasted seven minutes Suddenly the front of the stroller reared up like a cocoon about to burst And it was for my sons voice shouted Now Ryan wants get out
My running place subsided and out came Ryan After all exercise is more important for him than me With the right training I can run 50K but with the wrong training my son could become an elite couch potato Our rule is simple if he wants to rest let him rest If he wants to go let him go Its a training plan tailored for toddlers
Now I had a helper pushing our stroller calling out to pedestrians and puppies examining the trails drain-age system closely The water goes in that pipe over there and comes out over here You see that Daddy Daddy did see that And I also saw an old yellow bull-dozer parked beside the trail for us to enjoy
The 1946 Caterpillar was looking great despite wear from many tiny sneakers Ryan held out his arms and I boosted him up showed him how to not trip over the gearbox He put on his driving mittens grasped the cold iron levers We were no longer behind schedule -- we were operating outside of time on our very own track The old dozer shuddered and roared to life vivid in our shared imagination Sunlight fell across us as it did back then as it will in all the years ahead
The stroller waited patiently headlamp tucked away for the inevitable nighttime run VROOM the bull-dozer said through Ryan Hand in hand we rumbled towards the future
GROWING UP COASTAL
Joseph McLean lives in Powell River where he runs a computer specialty store a whimsical blog and the occasional marathon FacebookcomGrowingUpCoastal
Joseph McLean
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She has to be the center of attention all the time Narcissistic mothers love to be waited on Older narcissis-tic mothers often use the natural limitations of aging to manipulate dramas often by neglecting their health or by doing things they know will make them ill This gives her the opportunity to cash in on the investment she made while training you to wait on her as a child Then she calls you demanding your presence immediately If you dont provide the attention she needs you look extremely bad to everyone else
She manipulates your emotions in order to feed on your pain She will not seem to care how much the ma-nipulation of her emotions and the self-pity repels other people One weird behavior that is very common to nar-cissists her dramas may also center around the tragedies of other people often relating how much she suffered by association and trying to distress her listeners as she cries over the horrible murder of someone she wouldnt recog-nize if they had passed her on the street
Shes selfish and willful She always makes sure she has the best of everything She insists on having her own way all the time and she will ruthlessly manipulatively pursue it even if what she wants isnt worth all the effort shes put-ting into it
She is self centered Shell give you hand-me-downs or market something for herself as a gift for you (I thought Id give you my old bicycle and buy myself a new one)New gifts are often obviously cheap and are usually things that dont suit you or that you cant use or are a quid pro quo if you buy her the gift she wants she will buy you an item of your choice She may buy you a gift and get the identical item for herself or take you shopping for a gift and get herself something nice at the same time to make herself feel better She is very defensive and extremely sensitive to any criticism If you criticize or defy her she will explode with fury threaten storm rage and may become violent Not all narcissists abuse physically but most do often in sub-
tle deniable ways It allows them to vent their rage at your failure to be the solution to their internal havoc and si-multaneously to teach you to fear them Narcissists also abuse by exposing you to violence If one of your siblings got beaten she made sure you saw
She is never wrong about anything No matter what shes done she wont ever genuinely apologize for any-thing Instead any time she feels she is being made to apologize she will sulk and pout issue an insulting apolo-gy or negate the apology she has just made with justifica-tions qualifications or self pity
She makes you look crazy If you try to confront her about something shes done shell tell you that you have a very vivid imagination (this is a phrase commonly used by abusers of all sorts to invalidate your experience of their abuse) that you dont know what youre talking about or that she has no idea what youre talking about This is an extremely aggressive and exceptionally infuriating tactic called gaslighting common to abusers of all kinds Your perceptions of reality are continually undermined so that you end up without any confidence in your intuition your memory or your powers of reasoning
She Lies To outsiders shell lie thoughtfully and delib-erately always in a way that can be covered up if shes confronted with her lie She will claim to be unable to re-member bad things she has done Lying is one way that she creates conflict in the relationships and lives of those around her
Negotiating the Legacy of a NARCISSISTIC MOTHER
PART 2
SHIFT HAPPENS Andrea Wagemaker
Author unknown repurposed by Andrea Wagemaker in hope that it will be of help to daughters of Narcissistic mothers
I am a Licensed Clinical Hypnotherapist and Certified Life Coach specializing in working with daughters of Narcissistic Mothers Through Hypnosis and a personalized coaching program you will begin to start taking control of your negative thought pat-terns reclaim your life and stop the toxic legacy To set up your life changing appointment call Shift Happens Coaching and Clinical Hypnotherapy at 250-338-3401
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Chris Dobranski was born in Edmonton Alberta and by all means is an all-Canadian guy His special artistic talents really shine
through his mixed media work gemstone carving and metal forging Based
out of Tahsis over the past decade Dobranski has been back and forth to
Europe Germany and Russia completely focused on his art He now spends
most of his time in Germany getting ready to launch his Studio Gallery in
February 2018 While Dobranski started his
career as a hospital technician on the West
Coast of British Columbia he was drawn to
carve in his off time ldquoWhen I was in Haida
Gwaii and the hospital work ended I started
carving full time he remembers
ldquoI
had been
carving for
about ten years
but it wasnrsquot until
moving to Haida Gwaii
that I truly started to respect and
enjoy bringing mediums to life working
with Fred Watmough my teacher friend
and carving partner He instilled in me the
notion that every piece is a practice piece
Every time I showed him what I thought
was a finished piece he would smile and say
ldquoItrsquos nice but when are you going to finish itrdquo Those
words have pushed me to improve and allow me to test
the bounds of insanity by illusion and lightrdquo Dobranski
writes in his bio
Dobranski spent time designing knives and practicing metal
work with Forge Master Jean Colin each knife receives a special
hand-carved handle by Chris He works with many mediums his
work is incredibly complex and takes hundreds of hours ldquoFamily crests
can take 400 plus hours as they are specialty pieces heirlooms really
Gemstones can easily take 400-500 hours to cut Clients are always thrilled
with the end workrdquo Dobranski says
ldquoI found it extremely difficult to be qualified as an Artist in Canada with no
formal education or gallery exhibits I decided to seek out the capital of gem-
stone carving and found myself in Rheinland-Pfalz which really is my sec-
ond home on the Rhine Riverrdquo
The village Dobranski resides with his fianceacute Gisla is built for carvers Before
power they ran water wheels to create power for the artists He truly is follow-
WELLNESS ARTIST
Connect with Chris Dobranski through Facebook and Twitter
Chris DobranskiCUTS LIKE A KNIFE
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ing his roots and heritage from his family who are still
based in Alberta While working for established gem-
stone carvers he decided he needed to create space for
himself and open his own studio gallery From quartz
crystals to yew wood to iron Dobranski is ready for his
space to open to the public and feels well supported by
his European clients and North American ones too ldquoAll
the tools and machines are set up now the gemstone
roughing machine is ready Therersquos room for up to two
other carvers maybe a goldsmithrdquo he speculates
Dobranskirsquos talents are tremendous and show through
his works and awards his Jade Swordfish won First at
the 2014 Jade Symposium where he also was awarded
in the Sculpture-Gold Category He continues to learn
everydaymdashpracticing carving learning languages and
building relationships especially with the Master Carv-
ers in the village and neighbouring regions ldquoAlthough
Irsquom on a work visa now is the time to look how we treat
each other Facing racism is facing big barriers but I
see globalization connecting the next generationsrdquo says
Dobranski He is planning to be back in Tahsis this sum-
mer to reconnect
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For more of Dr Pincottrsquos articles visit wwwPerceptiveHealthca or wwwdrpincottcom and wwwbcnaca to find an ND near you
We are well into 2018 and most have long forgotten their New Years Resolutions I hope to inspire you to gather a few new habits over the next year to con-tribute to your physical health and your mental and brain health too Physical trainer Amber Joliat recommends set-ting 30 day intentions from New Moon to New Moon
I was happy to see the Globe amp Mail headline ldquoYour smart-phone addiction is making you stupid And inattentive And anti-social And unhealthyrdquo on January 6 The aver-age daily user looks at their phone 150 times and spends 3-5 hours on them Tristan Harris a former product manager at Google educates people through ldquoTime Well Spentrdquo on the dangers of the social media platform that causes spurts of dopamine creating real addictions The former vice-president of Facebook prohibits his own chil-dren from social media
In ldquoThe Big Disconnectrdquo Catherine Steiner-Adair explains that children ages 4-18 feel frustration fatigue and loss when they come home to parents who are on their de-vices With recent spikes in mental health issues includ-ing ADD among adolescents and the concomitant rise in electronic devices it behooves parents to learn ways to set limits on smartphone usage Intention Unplug for hours during the day
I read or listen to the radio to get the news rather than watch it I can then control the emotional impact I read the Saturday Globe amp Mail and then for fun I watch or listen to comedy to get the rest CBC Radio One Because News This Hour Has 22 Minutes and Rick Mercer Report Hey humor is great for mental health and I learn a lot
The blue light emitting from our devices causes eye dis-eases and strain According to my eye doctor more than
two hours of exposure per day is contributing to Macular Degeneration damage to the retina and vision loss Apply ldquoNight Shiftrdquo or ldquoTwilightrdquo to your devices from 10pm to 7am Optometrists provide protective eye wear or yellow tinting of lenses as options
One of the favorite parts of our ldquomorning boot camprdquo ex-ercise class is the stretching section when 10 minutes of healing music is played Music has a huge impact on men-tal health so find ldquohealingrdquo music to help with stress
Discover the joy of adding 100 pure essential oils to your life with Young Living or Doterra Learn to make your own blends to treat stress headaches muscle aches and insom-nia to lessen the over the counter toxic drugs ldquoThievesrdquo blend a great household cleaner reduces chemical use in the home Drop doses of edible oils such as lemon lime or orange to ldquosoda streamrdquo water will get the pop out of the house
Cook with a pressure cooker Pick one made with stain-less steel and discover how you can make a full meal from scratch in 30-45 minutes You will be amazed at the flavor and the ease
Spend less than you make and start a holiday account Re-place going out for coffee and lunch everyday with taking your lunch to work
Pick a new applemdashie honey crispmdashand eat one every day
Read ldquoMindful Drinkingrdquo by Rosamund Dean and ldquoDrinkrdquo by Ann Dowsett Johnston to help change your relation-ship with alcohol decrease your consumption and add to your holiday account
Happy Gathering
Gathering Treasures FOR YOUR HAPPINESS
NATUROPATHIC INSPIRATIONSIngrid Pincott ND
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Wendy Johnstone is the founder of Keystone Eldercare Solutions With a Masters Degree in Gerontology and close to 20 years experience Wendy is passionate about supporting seniors and caregivers wwwkeystoneeldercarecom
Making the decision to move a spouse or aging parent into long term care is one of the most dif-ficult decisions families make Guilt resentment confu-sion and relief are just some of the emotions caregivers experience Many families tend to underestimate how difficult the transition can be and often find themselves unprepared emotionally and practically
Family caregivers and the person they care for are often overwhelmed by the magnitude of the decision and the process Itrsquos not only the move itself rather the prepara-tion of the move and the adjustment post-move Before we get into the nitty-gritty itrsquos actually helpful to clarify what is meant by ldquolong term carerdquo Trust me there are so many different ways to describe this form of housing it makes me dizzy
Itrsquos technically called Complex Care however other more common terms used are long term care residential care and nursing home What it really means a facility that provides 24-hour skilled nursing care and supervi-sion for people who are no longer able to care for them-selves Staff members administer medications and assist residents with daily activities such as eating bathing and dressing Less than 5 of Canadians live in complex care facilities with an average age being well into their late 80s Eligibility for a government subsidized complex care fa-cility is evaluated and determined by a case manager at your local Health Authority Factors considered include health status the family caregiverrsquos ability to provide the necessary care and support in the home and if the com-munity resources currently being used are appropriate safe and sustainable Those assessed as having the great-est and urgent needs are given priority for admission to the first available and appropriate bed Cost is a daily rate based on 80 of a seniors income There are also private Residential Care facilities where no subsidies are available
Once a decision is made it can feel like having to wait it
out Some families feel this part of the transition is very difficult with the uncertainty of when a bed will be avail-able and feeling they need to be prepared for a move at any time Some families and the person being cared for experience increased anxiety and stress during this period
Building a circle of support people is really important Choose a team of people to support you emotionally and physically as well as supports who have very practical skills including having cared for someone in complex care legal and financial experience excellent listener etc If you are a joiner think about a Caregiverrsquos Support group There are several groups for specific diseases such as stroke Parkinsonrsquos and dementia If you are having dif-ficulty finding information accessing these groups please contact me directly and Irsquoll point you in the right direction
I know it is easier said than done however caring for yourself as a caregiver is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family member Your role as a caregiver doesnrsquot end when the person you are caring for moves into complex care
Navigating the HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
Wendy Johnstone
Long Term Care
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Chad is the owner of Fitness Etc in Campbell River Courtenay Parksville He and his staff are always here to help Whether its product knowledge or help with diet and training advice they are here for you wwwfitness-etcca
FITNESS ETC Chad Braithwaite
With the New Years resolution crowd in full swing this time of year in every local gym across Canada I have decided to focus this month on the Top 10 gym peevesNow this isnt every peeve but these are the most common ones that will drive the average person up the wall So please remember that when you go to the gym it comes down to RE-SPECT for others that are there to do the same thing you are
Unracked WeightsBy far the most common complaint among regular gym-go-ers is that of un-racked weights Be it dumbbells kettlebells weight plates or bars lifters who are disrespectful enough to leave equipment scattered on the floor flat out SUCK Theres no nice way to state it Rather than do the courteous (and proper) thing and pick up after themselves these individuals leave things strewn about weaving a path of destruction that would make a crazed military general envious No matter if youre lifting 40 lbs or 400 lbs re-rack the weights when youre done
People on Cell PhonesOh to be a lifter in the glory days of bodybuilding with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno You know when people were actually focused on lifting weights at the gym and not talking on cell phones While modern times have done won-ders for portable communication devices the downside is that these same smartphones are attached to the hands and ears of every bro and girl at the gym Heads up cell phone addicts mdash the gym is for LIFTING not talking texting or insta-snapping and face-gramming your friends
People with CamerasThese days every guy or girl with some sort of camera thinks heshe is a celebrity or YouTube star in the making These wannabe fitness celebs troll in and around the gym with their handy camera and filming crew shooting everything from their foam rolling to cool down and everything in between Rather
than focus on actually lifting these folks are focused getting the proper lighting set to make their bicep or glute look picture perfect Do everyone a favor and save the camera antics for your own time not when the rest of us are making gains
Not using HeadphonesHaving the right music playing during your workout can help you get an edge and grind out an extra rep or two while train-ing The wonders of modern technology have given us the ability to listen to our own preferred music rather than the ir-ritating techno or emo-rock blasted in corporate gyms across the country
However there are those individuals who absolutely refuse to use headphones with their audio playerscell phones and feel the need to share their music preferences with the other 25 people in the gym Listen we each have our own music likes and genres You might enjoy listening to Bieber on constant repeat but the rest of us could really do without that crap
ScreamingThere must be a scientific study somewhere in the bro maga-zines that proves that grunting shouting and screaming helps you lift more weights Theres no other explanation for why the muscle-bound bros at the gym scream incessantly even while doing their warm-ups Sure if youre going for a 1RM max squat or deadlift you might be compelled to scream out of sheer exertion but more often than not your screaming is setting you up for a hard jab in the throat
Broken Water FountainMost days gym rats are walking around with gallon jugs of water (which is completely unnecessary in its own right But for those of us using a standard shaker or reusable water bottle nothing is more irritating than trying to fill up your water bottle before or during your workout and the water fountain is broken How is this even possible Continued on next page
Chads Top Ten
GYM PET PEEVES
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Heartstrong Fitness provides one-on-one kinesiology exercise physiology and personal training programming to clients across the North Island The ultimate goal is to increase physical literacy across the ages across the island and help North Islanders be their most active and healthy selves heartstrongfitnesscom
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Puddles of SweatYes during intense weight lifting youre going to sweat and when in a particularly poorly ventilated gym youre likely to be dripping in sweat No matter how much or little you do sweat or how well (poorly) the place is air-conditioned there is NO excuse for leaving a giant puddle of your DNA on the floor machine bench or exercise mat You wouldnt want to lay back on somebody elses giant pool of sweat and the rest of us dont want to touch yours If youre a profuse sweater carry a towel with you around the gym and wipe up after yourself
ExhibitionistsFortunately most people are considerate enough to walk around the gym in remotely acceptable clothing The same cant be said for the locker room There are showers stalls and changing rooms for a reason You might have the phy-sique of Adonis reincarnate but the rest of the people in the locker room dont need a front row seat to your private show-ing of the Full Monty
Set InterruptersWe all know this guy hes the one that comes up to you in the middle of doing leg press and asks Can I hop in real quick
While youre focused on not getting crushed by the stack of plates on each side of the machine this bozo is wondering if he can interrupt your workout so he can keep his circuit train-ing routine going unimpeded If someone is training and not wasting time or taking excessively long breaks at a certain sta-tion have some freaking patience and wait until theyre done
Hogging MachinesBuilding off the previous pet peeve comes the guy at the gym who hogs the machine This is the guy who continues to oc-cupy a machine talking to other bros or texting on his phone between sets or even worse after hes completely finished If youre going to take a 10-minute break between sets get off the machine and let other people work in
Have some respectThe gym is a sacred environment and when youre worship-ping at the temple of gains show some respect for the loca-tion and those in attendance If youre guilty of one or sev-eral of these gym pet peeves consider doing some personal homework on yourself and fix these annoying habits Other-wise build your own personal gym at home where you can do whatever you want however you want
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HEARTSTRONG Sarah Wright
70 years ago humans had a lot more physical work to do in their day to day life Today it takes effort to get moving and get active Kids were able to roam a lot farther from home which meant more unorganized physical activity and the opportuni-ty to build skills around decision making which leads to more confidence
On the flip side of that wersquove come a long way in terms of fig-uring out how to help people move better more efficiently and with more confidence How much exercise or activity do you really need to do A term called Physical Literacy has become a very hot topic over the last few years
The International Physical Literacy Association describes it as the motivation confidence physical competence knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engage-ment in physical activities (Whitehead 2016)
Many middle aged clients have become inactive as a result of both less inherent and automatic physical activity in their day to day lives but also because they may lack the skills and knowledge on how to get moving in a variety of different ways ndash either they havenrsquot been active in the past or a condition has changed the way they need to move There is no one perfect way our bodies need variety and most importantly we need to do the things we enjoy this encourages physical emotional spiritual and mental health and also means we will stick with it
Physical Literacy is a new catch phrase that encompasses a positive attitude towards being active and having the physical skills to do it The focus is mainly on giving children the chance to learn about their bodies on a variety of surfaces challenge themselves and ultimately have the confidence to try new things
I encourage you to ask your childrenrsquos coaches if they know what physical literacy is and whether every child they come in contact with is going to leave every practice with a positive feeling
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Find out more about The Berwick Waytrade ndash Ask one of our Senior Living Experts Today
Life at Berwick allows you the freedom to be as engaged and as social as you desire We offer vibrant senior residences created by caring people where the individual needs of our people always come first
Visit Berwick for more information or for a curiosity tour See how we can help you create a lsquohomersquo right here with us mdash a place where you can experience being part of a community againYour home Our hospitalityLetrsquos start a conversation todayFind out more about The Berwick WaytradeAsk one of our Senior Living Experts today
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Physical Literacy
Sarah Wright is a Certified Exercise Physiologist and Practicing Kinesiologist and co-owner of Heart Strong Fitness
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BEING HUMAN James L Anderson
The Human Dream
We Humans today are on a collision course where civilization and our biosphere may not survive The tiny cabal of supreme elite now ruling us cannot save us Those Global Fools think it is ldquotheirrdquo world It is not It is OURS It is ours to lose
Somehow we have to come together and believe we can change the world again It is time you and I reach be-yond our desperate separate lives and stand together as one life force and do the impossible hand in hand
We must make it through
The finest thing any of our leaders can do for us is to truly believe in each of us enough so that they inspire us to be more than we thought we could possibly become Our life force has done the impossible before We must do it again
Deep within us each of us has the potential to leave behind our primitive state of mind and become one
PART 1
whole golden new civilization together
We have always secretly known that Universe would one day summon the life spirit inside us to a final con-vergence with the reason why you and I were given the gift of life It is the lesson of life and eternity It is what Universe means
Deep inside in the heart center we have known thatthere will come a point where Humankind and Uni-verse itself will be poised finally on the fulcrum of eternity on the threshold of total oblivion or a new dawnhellip a new dream This is that point This is that dream
Human beings must learn to truly care for each other or Humankind will perish from this earth
We either live together or die apart
wwwjames-l-andersoncom
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WORK WITH LEATHER bull DIY SUEDE POUCHMake a beautiful little pouch using suede leather and decorate it in contemporary or traditional style Leather sinew strap and more all provided for you at this 2hr workshop Hosted by NI Metis Beading Circle 10 am - Noon 130 pm - 330 pm $10 for Non-Members
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SUNDAY 18 | MORNING ONLY
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGSunday April 15 2018 1-4 pm
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Happy New Year Can you believe January 2018 is almost overhellip and Spring is just around the corner This issue is about Harvesting and Gatheringmdashbut how does this relate to Staging and Home ownership you ask Well let me tell you
The possessions we have spent years gathering can bring us much joy and invoke great memories of family and friends and donrsquot forget fur babies The buck head in the man cave that reminds hubby of that great weekend hunting trip with the boys or the dried roses from a special Valentines day in the master bedroom Itrsquos amazing how special these are to us
Letrsquos talk about harvesting In todays market with houses sell-ing for multiple offers your home can reap a plentiful bounty at harvest Here are some stats to show you the potential
2017 Real Estate in Campbell River
bull The average sale price of a was up 18bull Houses sold within 42 days at 98 of asking (Nov 123
Dec107)bull Houses made up 63 of sales and Condos 31bull Willow Point prices up 20 Campbell River Central 17bull 136 houses sold for over $500000
Now lets talk about gathering and harvesting together A home desired by multiple buyers will allow you to reap the largest harvest on your biggest investment Having your house Market Ready by reducing possessions gathered over the years will allow your house to look bigger feel more open and inviting This gives potential buys a sense of calm and tran-quility If the buyer doesnrsquot FALL IN LOVE with your home they wont buy it
Not sure what to store or remove Idyllic Homes is here to help Everything you donrsquot immediately need while your house is for sale can possibly be packed away And not to bring it to the new home but to donate it This small step can be done over the ldquorainy seasonrdquo we are currently experiencing and you will be well on your way to being Market Ready for Spring
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Uncovering food sensitivities can be a challenge and often involves a lot of guess work We use a non-invasive method to quickly screen for over 200
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GATHERING amp HARVESTING This is a trick you wont find in running magazines wont learn from famous athletes It began like most of our father amp son runs Ryan in his yellow stroller me pushing wildly behind Sunset was two hours away enough to bring us across town to the mythical Hilltop Store where I had promised him his very first Clif Bar
I expected to be there in about an hour instead my run lasted seven minutes Suddenly the front of the stroller reared up like a cocoon about to burst And it was for my sons voice shouted Now Ryan wants get out
My running place subsided and out came Ryan After all exercise is more important for him than me With the right training I can run 50K but with the wrong training my son could become an elite couch potato Our rule is simple if he wants to rest let him rest If he wants to go let him go Its a training plan tailored for toddlers
Now I had a helper pushing our stroller calling out to pedestrians and puppies examining the trails drain-age system closely The water goes in that pipe over there and comes out over here You see that Daddy Daddy did see that And I also saw an old yellow bull-dozer parked beside the trail for us to enjoy
The 1946 Caterpillar was looking great despite wear from many tiny sneakers Ryan held out his arms and I boosted him up showed him how to not trip over the gearbox He put on his driving mittens grasped the cold iron levers We were no longer behind schedule -- we were operating outside of time on our very own track The old dozer shuddered and roared to life vivid in our shared imagination Sunlight fell across us as it did back then as it will in all the years ahead
The stroller waited patiently headlamp tucked away for the inevitable nighttime run VROOM the bull-dozer said through Ryan Hand in hand we rumbled towards the future
GROWING UP COASTAL
Joseph McLean lives in Powell River where he runs a computer specialty store a whimsical blog and the occasional marathon FacebookcomGrowingUpCoastal
Joseph McLean
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She has to be the center of attention all the time Narcissistic mothers love to be waited on Older narcissis-tic mothers often use the natural limitations of aging to manipulate dramas often by neglecting their health or by doing things they know will make them ill This gives her the opportunity to cash in on the investment she made while training you to wait on her as a child Then she calls you demanding your presence immediately If you dont provide the attention she needs you look extremely bad to everyone else
She manipulates your emotions in order to feed on your pain She will not seem to care how much the ma-nipulation of her emotions and the self-pity repels other people One weird behavior that is very common to nar-cissists her dramas may also center around the tragedies of other people often relating how much she suffered by association and trying to distress her listeners as she cries over the horrible murder of someone she wouldnt recog-nize if they had passed her on the street
Shes selfish and willful She always makes sure she has the best of everything She insists on having her own way all the time and she will ruthlessly manipulatively pursue it even if what she wants isnt worth all the effort shes put-ting into it
She is self centered Shell give you hand-me-downs or market something for herself as a gift for you (I thought Id give you my old bicycle and buy myself a new one)New gifts are often obviously cheap and are usually things that dont suit you or that you cant use or are a quid pro quo if you buy her the gift she wants she will buy you an item of your choice She may buy you a gift and get the identical item for herself or take you shopping for a gift and get herself something nice at the same time to make herself feel better She is very defensive and extremely sensitive to any criticism If you criticize or defy her she will explode with fury threaten storm rage and may become violent Not all narcissists abuse physically but most do often in sub-
tle deniable ways It allows them to vent their rage at your failure to be the solution to their internal havoc and si-multaneously to teach you to fear them Narcissists also abuse by exposing you to violence If one of your siblings got beaten she made sure you saw
She is never wrong about anything No matter what shes done she wont ever genuinely apologize for any-thing Instead any time she feels she is being made to apologize she will sulk and pout issue an insulting apolo-gy or negate the apology she has just made with justifica-tions qualifications or self pity
She makes you look crazy If you try to confront her about something shes done shell tell you that you have a very vivid imagination (this is a phrase commonly used by abusers of all sorts to invalidate your experience of their abuse) that you dont know what youre talking about or that she has no idea what youre talking about This is an extremely aggressive and exceptionally infuriating tactic called gaslighting common to abusers of all kinds Your perceptions of reality are continually undermined so that you end up without any confidence in your intuition your memory or your powers of reasoning
She Lies To outsiders shell lie thoughtfully and delib-erately always in a way that can be covered up if shes confronted with her lie She will claim to be unable to re-member bad things she has done Lying is one way that she creates conflict in the relationships and lives of those around her
Negotiating the Legacy of a NARCISSISTIC MOTHER
PART 2
SHIFT HAPPENS Andrea Wagemaker
Author unknown repurposed by Andrea Wagemaker in hope that it will be of help to daughters of Narcissistic mothers
I am a Licensed Clinical Hypnotherapist and Certified Life Coach specializing in working with daughters of Narcissistic Mothers Through Hypnosis and a personalized coaching program you will begin to start taking control of your negative thought pat-terns reclaim your life and stop the toxic legacy To set up your life changing appointment call Shift Happens Coaching and Clinical Hypnotherapy at 250-338-3401
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Chris Dobranski was born in Edmonton Alberta and by all means is an all-Canadian guy His special artistic talents really shine
through his mixed media work gemstone carving and metal forging Based
out of Tahsis over the past decade Dobranski has been back and forth to
Europe Germany and Russia completely focused on his art He now spends
most of his time in Germany getting ready to launch his Studio Gallery in
February 2018 While Dobranski started his
career as a hospital technician on the West
Coast of British Columbia he was drawn to
carve in his off time ldquoWhen I was in Haida
Gwaii and the hospital work ended I started
carving full time he remembers
ldquoI
had been
carving for
about ten years
but it wasnrsquot until
moving to Haida Gwaii
that I truly started to respect and
enjoy bringing mediums to life working
with Fred Watmough my teacher friend
and carving partner He instilled in me the
notion that every piece is a practice piece
Every time I showed him what I thought
was a finished piece he would smile and say
ldquoItrsquos nice but when are you going to finish itrdquo Those
words have pushed me to improve and allow me to test
the bounds of insanity by illusion and lightrdquo Dobranski
writes in his bio
Dobranski spent time designing knives and practicing metal
work with Forge Master Jean Colin each knife receives a special
hand-carved handle by Chris He works with many mediums his
work is incredibly complex and takes hundreds of hours ldquoFamily crests
can take 400 plus hours as they are specialty pieces heirlooms really
Gemstones can easily take 400-500 hours to cut Clients are always thrilled
with the end workrdquo Dobranski says
ldquoI found it extremely difficult to be qualified as an Artist in Canada with no
formal education or gallery exhibits I decided to seek out the capital of gem-
stone carving and found myself in Rheinland-Pfalz which really is my sec-
ond home on the Rhine Riverrdquo
The village Dobranski resides with his fianceacute Gisla is built for carvers Before
power they ran water wheels to create power for the artists He truly is follow-
WELLNESS ARTIST
Connect with Chris Dobranski through Facebook and Twitter
Chris DobranskiCUTS LIKE A KNIFE
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ing his roots and heritage from his family who are still
based in Alberta While working for established gem-
stone carvers he decided he needed to create space for
himself and open his own studio gallery From quartz
crystals to yew wood to iron Dobranski is ready for his
space to open to the public and feels well supported by
his European clients and North American ones too ldquoAll
the tools and machines are set up now the gemstone
roughing machine is ready Therersquos room for up to two
other carvers maybe a goldsmithrdquo he speculates
Dobranskirsquos talents are tremendous and show through
his works and awards his Jade Swordfish won First at
the 2014 Jade Symposium where he also was awarded
in the Sculpture-Gold Category He continues to learn
everydaymdashpracticing carving learning languages and
building relationships especially with the Master Carv-
ers in the village and neighbouring regions ldquoAlthough
Irsquom on a work visa now is the time to look how we treat
each other Facing racism is facing big barriers but I
see globalization connecting the next generationsrdquo says
Dobranski He is planning to be back in Tahsis this sum-
mer to reconnect
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For more of Dr Pincottrsquos articles visit wwwPerceptiveHealthca or wwwdrpincottcom and wwwbcnaca to find an ND near you
We are well into 2018 and most have long forgotten their New Years Resolutions I hope to inspire you to gather a few new habits over the next year to con-tribute to your physical health and your mental and brain health too Physical trainer Amber Joliat recommends set-ting 30 day intentions from New Moon to New Moon
I was happy to see the Globe amp Mail headline ldquoYour smart-phone addiction is making you stupid And inattentive And anti-social And unhealthyrdquo on January 6 The aver-age daily user looks at their phone 150 times and spends 3-5 hours on them Tristan Harris a former product manager at Google educates people through ldquoTime Well Spentrdquo on the dangers of the social media platform that causes spurts of dopamine creating real addictions The former vice-president of Facebook prohibits his own chil-dren from social media
In ldquoThe Big Disconnectrdquo Catherine Steiner-Adair explains that children ages 4-18 feel frustration fatigue and loss when they come home to parents who are on their de-vices With recent spikes in mental health issues includ-ing ADD among adolescents and the concomitant rise in electronic devices it behooves parents to learn ways to set limits on smartphone usage Intention Unplug for hours during the day
I read or listen to the radio to get the news rather than watch it I can then control the emotional impact I read the Saturday Globe amp Mail and then for fun I watch or listen to comedy to get the rest CBC Radio One Because News This Hour Has 22 Minutes and Rick Mercer Report Hey humor is great for mental health and I learn a lot
The blue light emitting from our devices causes eye dis-eases and strain According to my eye doctor more than
two hours of exposure per day is contributing to Macular Degeneration damage to the retina and vision loss Apply ldquoNight Shiftrdquo or ldquoTwilightrdquo to your devices from 10pm to 7am Optometrists provide protective eye wear or yellow tinting of lenses as options
One of the favorite parts of our ldquomorning boot camprdquo ex-ercise class is the stretching section when 10 minutes of healing music is played Music has a huge impact on men-tal health so find ldquohealingrdquo music to help with stress
Discover the joy of adding 100 pure essential oils to your life with Young Living or Doterra Learn to make your own blends to treat stress headaches muscle aches and insom-nia to lessen the over the counter toxic drugs ldquoThievesrdquo blend a great household cleaner reduces chemical use in the home Drop doses of edible oils such as lemon lime or orange to ldquosoda streamrdquo water will get the pop out of the house
Cook with a pressure cooker Pick one made with stain-less steel and discover how you can make a full meal from scratch in 30-45 minutes You will be amazed at the flavor and the ease
Spend less than you make and start a holiday account Re-place going out for coffee and lunch everyday with taking your lunch to work
Pick a new applemdashie honey crispmdashand eat one every day
Read ldquoMindful Drinkingrdquo by Rosamund Dean and ldquoDrinkrdquo by Ann Dowsett Johnston to help change your relation-ship with alcohol decrease your consumption and add to your holiday account
Happy Gathering
Gathering Treasures FOR YOUR HAPPINESS
NATUROPATHIC INSPIRATIONSIngrid Pincott ND
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Wendy Johnstone is the founder of Keystone Eldercare Solutions With a Masters Degree in Gerontology and close to 20 years experience Wendy is passionate about supporting seniors and caregivers wwwkeystoneeldercarecom
Making the decision to move a spouse or aging parent into long term care is one of the most dif-ficult decisions families make Guilt resentment confu-sion and relief are just some of the emotions caregivers experience Many families tend to underestimate how difficult the transition can be and often find themselves unprepared emotionally and practically
Family caregivers and the person they care for are often overwhelmed by the magnitude of the decision and the process Itrsquos not only the move itself rather the prepara-tion of the move and the adjustment post-move Before we get into the nitty-gritty itrsquos actually helpful to clarify what is meant by ldquolong term carerdquo Trust me there are so many different ways to describe this form of housing it makes me dizzy
Itrsquos technically called Complex Care however other more common terms used are long term care residential care and nursing home What it really means a facility that provides 24-hour skilled nursing care and supervi-sion for people who are no longer able to care for them-selves Staff members administer medications and assist residents with daily activities such as eating bathing and dressing Less than 5 of Canadians live in complex care facilities with an average age being well into their late 80s Eligibility for a government subsidized complex care fa-cility is evaluated and determined by a case manager at your local Health Authority Factors considered include health status the family caregiverrsquos ability to provide the necessary care and support in the home and if the com-munity resources currently being used are appropriate safe and sustainable Those assessed as having the great-est and urgent needs are given priority for admission to the first available and appropriate bed Cost is a daily rate based on 80 of a seniors income There are also private Residential Care facilities where no subsidies are available
Once a decision is made it can feel like having to wait it
out Some families feel this part of the transition is very difficult with the uncertainty of when a bed will be avail-able and feeling they need to be prepared for a move at any time Some families and the person being cared for experience increased anxiety and stress during this period
Building a circle of support people is really important Choose a team of people to support you emotionally and physically as well as supports who have very practical skills including having cared for someone in complex care legal and financial experience excellent listener etc If you are a joiner think about a Caregiverrsquos Support group There are several groups for specific diseases such as stroke Parkinsonrsquos and dementia If you are having dif-ficulty finding information accessing these groups please contact me directly and Irsquoll point you in the right direction
I know it is easier said than done however caring for yourself as a caregiver is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family member Your role as a caregiver doesnrsquot end when the person you are caring for moves into complex care
Navigating the HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
Wendy Johnstone
Long Term Care
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Chad is the owner of Fitness Etc in Campbell River Courtenay Parksville He and his staff are always here to help Whether its product knowledge or help with diet and training advice they are here for you wwwfitness-etcca
FITNESS ETC Chad Braithwaite
With the New Years resolution crowd in full swing this time of year in every local gym across Canada I have decided to focus this month on the Top 10 gym peevesNow this isnt every peeve but these are the most common ones that will drive the average person up the wall So please remember that when you go to the gym it comes down to RE-SPECT for others that are there to do the same thing you are
Unracked WeightsBy far the most common complaint among regular gym-go-ers is that of un-racked weights Be it dumbbells kettlebells weight plates or bars lifters who are disrespectful enough to leave equipment scattered on the floor flat out SUCK Theres no nice way to state it Rather than do the courteous (and proper) thing and pick up after themselves these individuals leave things strewn about weaving a path of destruction that would make a crazed military general envious No matter if youre lifting 40 lbs or 400 lbs re-rack the weights when youre done
People on Cell PhonesOh to be a lifter in the glory days of bodybuilding with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno You know when people were actually focused on lifting weights at the gym and not talking on cell phones While modern times have done won-ders for portable communication devices the downside is that these same smartphones are attached to the hands and ears of every bro and girl at the gym Heads up cell phone addicts mdash the gym is for LIFTING not talking texting or insta-snapping and face-gramming your friends
People with CamerasThese days every guy or girl with some sort of camera thinks heshe is a celebrity or YouTube star in the making These wannabe fitness celebs troll in and around the gym with their handy camera and filming crew shooting everything from their foam rolling to cool down and everything in between Rather
than focus on actually lifting these folks are focused getting the proper lighting set to make their bicep or glute look picture perfect Do everyone a favor and save the camera antics for your own time not when the rest of us are making gains
Not using HeadphonesHaving the right music playing during your workout can help you get an edge and grind out an extra rep or two while train-ing The wonders of modern technology have given us the ability to listen to our own preferred music rather than the ir-ritating techno or emo-rock blasted in corporate gyms across the country
However there are those individuals who absolutely refuse to use headphones with their audio playerscell phones and feel the need to share their music preferences with the other 25 people in the gym Listen we each have our own music likes and genres You might enjoy listening to Bieber on constant repeat but the rest of us could really do without that crap
ScreamingThere must be a scientific study somewhere in the bro maga-zines that proves that grunting shouting and screaming helps you lift more weights Theres no other explanation for why the muscle-bound bros at the gym scream incessantly even while doing their warm-ups Sure if youre going for a 1RM max squat or deadlift you might be compelled to scream out of sheer exertion but more often than not your screaming is setting you up for a hard jab in the throat
Broken Water FountainMost days gym rats are walking around with gallon jugs of water (which is completely unnecessary in its own right But for those of us using a standard shaker or reusable water bottle nothing is more irritating than trying to fill up your water bottle before or during your workout and the water fountain is broken How is this even possible Continued on next page
Chads Top Ten
GYM PET PEEVES
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Heartstrong Fitness provides one-on-one kinesiology exercise physiology and personal training programming to clients across the North Island The ultimate goal is to increase physical literacy across the ages across the island and help North Islanders be their most active and healthy selves heartstrongfitnesscom
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Puddles of SweatYes during intense weight lifting youre going to sweat and when in a particularly poorly ventilated gym youre likely to be dripping in sweat No matter how much or little you do sweat or how well (poorly) the place is air-conditioned there is NO excuse for leaving a giant puddle of your DNA on the floor machine bench or exercise mat You wouldnt want to lay back on somebody elses giant pool of sweat and the rest of us dont want to touch yours If youre a profuse sweater carry a towel with you around the gym and wipe up after yourself
ExhibitionistsFortunately most people are considerate enough to walk around the gym in remotely acceptable clothing The same cant be said for the locker room There are showers stalls and changing rooms for a reason You might have the phy-sique of Adonis reincarnate but the rest of the people in the locker room dont need a front row seat to your private show-ing of the Full Monty
Set InterruptersWe all know this guy hes the one that comes up to you in the middle of doing leg press and asks Can I hop in real quick
While youre focused on not getting crushed by the stack of plates on each side of the machine this bozo is wondering if he can interrupt your workout so he can keep his circuit train-ing routine going unimpeded If someone is training and not wasting time or taking excessively long breaks at a certain sta-tion have some freaking patience and wait until theyre done
Hogging MachinesBuilding off the previous pet peeve comes the guy at the gym who hogs the machine This is the guy who continues to oc-cupy a machine talking to other bros or texting on his phone between sets or even worse after hes completely finished If youre going to take a 10-minute break between sets get off the machine and let other people work in
Have some respectThe gym is a sacred environment and when youre worship-ping at the temple of gains show some respect for the loca-tion and those in attendance If youre guilty of one or sev-eral of these gym pet peeves consider doing some personal homework on yourself and fix these annoying habits Other-wise build your own personal gym at home where you can do whatever you want however you want
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HEARTSTRONG Sarah Wright
70 years ago humans had a lot more physical work to do in their day to day life Today it takes effort to get moving and get active Kids were able to roam a lot farther from home which meant more unorganized physical activity and the opportuni-ty to build skills around decision making which leads to more confidence
On the flip side of that wersquove come a long way in terms of fig-uring out how to help people move better more efficiently and with more confidence How much exercise or activity do you really need to do A term called Physical Literacy has become a very hot topic over the last few years
The International Physical Literacy Association describes it as the motivation confidence physical competence knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engage-ment in physical activities (Whitehead 2016)
Many middle aged clients have become inactive as a result of both less inherent and automatic physical activity in their day to day lives but also because they may lack the skills and knowledge on how to get moving in a variety of different ways ndash either they havenrsquot been active in the past or a condition has changed the way they need to move There is no one perfect way our bodies need variety and most importantly we need to do the things we enjoy this encourages physical emotional spiritual and mental health and also means we will stick with it
Physical Literacy is a new catch phrase that encompasses a positive attitude towards being active and having the physical skills to do it The focus is mainly on giving children the chance to learn about their bodies on a variety of surfaces challenge themselves and ultimately have the confidence to try new things
I encourage you to ask your childrenrsquos coaches if they know what physical literacy is and whether every child they come in contact with is going to leave every practice with a positive feeling
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Find out more about The Berwick Waytrade ndash Ask one of our Senior Living Experts Today
Life at Berwick allows you the freedom to be as engaged and as social as you desire We offer vibrant senior residences created by caring people where the individual needs of our people always come first
Visit Berwick for more information or for a curiosity tour See how we can help you create a lsquohomersquo right here with us mdash a place where you can experience being part of a community againYour home Our hospitalityLetrsquos start a conversation todayFind out more about The Berwick WaytradeAsk one of our Senior Living Experts today
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Physical Literacy
Sarah Wright is a Certified Exercise Physiologist and Practicing Kinesiologist and co-owner of Heart Strong Fitness
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BEING HUMAN James L Anderson
The Human Dream
We Humans today are on a collision course where civilization and our biosphere may not survive The tiny cabal of supreme elite now ruling us cannot save us Those Global Fools think it is ldquotheirrdquo world It is not It is OURS It is ours to lose
Somehow we have to come together and believe we can change the world again It is time you and I reach be-yond our desperate separate lives and stand together as one life force and do the impossible hand in hand
We must make it through
The finest thing any of our leaders can do for us is to truly believe in each of us enough so that they inspire us to be more than we thought we could possibly become Our life force has done the impossible before We must do it again
Deep within us each of us has the potential to leave behind our primitive state of mind and become one
PART 1
whole golden new civilization together
We have always secretly known that Universe would one day summon the life spirit inside us to a final con-vergence with the reason why you and I were given the gift of life It is the lesson of life and eternity It is what Universe means
Deep inside in the heart center we have known thatthere will come a point where Humankind and Uni-verse itself will be poised finally on the fulcrum of eternity on the threshold of total oblivion or a new dawnhellip a new dream This is that point This is that dream
Human beings must learn to truly care for each other or Humankind will perish from this earth
We either live together or die apart
wwwjames-l-andersoncom
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WORK WITH LEATHER bull DIY SUEDE POUCHMake a beautiful little pouch using suede leather and decorate it in contemporary or traditional style Leather sinew strap and more all provided for you at this 2hr workshop Hosted by NI Metis Beading Circle 10 am - Noon 130 pm - 330 pm $10 for Non-Members
GUIDED HIKE WITH BUD LOGAN bull QUATSE HATCHERY TRAILLearn about the extensive local edibles and medicinals the North Island has to offer from Adventurer and Naturalist Bud Logan while exploring the Quatse River region Please Register - Everyone welcome Meet at Quatse Hatchery parking lot 10 am 130 pm
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SUNDAY 18 | MORNING ONLY
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGSunday April 15 2018 1-4 pm
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Uncovering food sensitivities can be a challenge and often involves a lot of guess work We use a non-invasive method to quickly screen for over 200
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GATHERING amp HARVESTING This is a trick you wont find in running magazines wont learn from famous athletes It began like most of our father amp son runs Ryan in his yellow stroller me pushing wildly behind Sunset was two hours away enough to bring us across town to the mythical Hilltop Store where I had promised him his very first Clif Bar
I expected to be there in about an hour instead my run lasted seven minutes Suddenly the front of the stroller reared up like a cocoon about to burst And it was for my sons voice shouted Now Ryan wants get out
My running place subsided and out came Ryan After all exercise is more important for him than me With the right training I can run 50K but with the wrong training my son could become an elite couch potato Our rule is simple if he wants to rest let him rest If he wants to go let him go Its a training plan tailored for toddlers
Now I had a helper pushing our stroller calling out to pedestrians and puppies examining the trails drain-age system closely The water goes in that pipe over there and comes out over here You see that Daddy Daddy did see that And I also saw an old yellow bull-dozer parked beside the trail for us to enjoy
The 1946 Caterpillar was looking great despite wear from many tiny sneakers Ryan held out his arms and I boosted him up showed him how to not trip over the gearbox He put on his driving mittens grasped the cold iron levers We were no longer behind schedule -- we were operating outside of time on our very own track The old dozer shuddered and roared to life vivid in our shared imagination Sunlight fell across us as it did back then as it will in all the years ahead
The stroller waited patiently headlamp tucked away for the inevitable nighttime run VROOM the bull-dozer said through Ryan Hand in hand we rumbled towards the future
GROWING UP COASTAL
Joseph McLean lives in Powell River where he runs a computer specialty store a whimsical blog and the occasional marathon FacebookcomGrowingUpCoastal
Joseph McLean
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She has to be the center of attention all the time Narcissistic mothers love to be waited on Older narcissis-tic mothers often use the natural limitations of aging to manipulate dramas often by neglecting their health or by doing things they know will make them ill This gives her the opportunity to cash in on the investment she made while training you to wait on her as a child Then she calls you demanding your presence immediately If you dont provide the attention she needs you look extremely bad to everyone else
She manipulates your emotions in order to feed on your pain She will not seem to care how much the ma-nipulation of her emotions and the self-pity repels other people One weird behavior that is very common to nar-cissists her dramas may also center around the tragedies of other people often relating how much she suffered by association and trying to distress her listeners as she cries over the horrible murder of someone she wouldnt recog-nize if they had passed her on the street
Shes selfish and willful She always makes sure she has the best of everything She insists on having her own way all the time and she will ruthlessly manipulatively pursue it even if what she wants isnt worth all the effort shes put-ting into it
She is self centered Shell give you hand-me-downs or market something for herself as a gift for you (I thought Id give you my old bicycle and buy myself a new one)New gifts are often obviously cheap and are usually things that dont suit you or that you cant use or are a quid pro quo if you buy her the gift she wants she will buy you an item of your choice She may buy you a gift and get the identical item for herself or take you shopping for a gift and get herself something nice at the same time to make herself feel better She is very defensive and extremely sensitive to any criticism If you criticize or defy her she will explode with fury threaten storm rage and may become violent Not all narcissists abuse physically but most do often in sub-
tle deniable ways It allows them to vent their rage at your failure to be the solution to their internal havoc and si-multaneously to teach you to fear them Narcissists also abuse by exposing you to violence If one of your siblings got beaten she made sure you saw
She is never wrong about anything No matter what shes done she wont ever genuinely apologize for any-thing Instead any time she feels she is being made to apologize she will sulk and pout issue an insulting apolo-gy or negate the apology she has just made with justifica-tions qualifications or self pity
She makes you look crazy If you try to confront her about something shes done shell tell you that you have a very vivid imagination (this is a phrase commonly used by abusers of all sorts to invalidate your experience of their abuse) that you dont know what youre talking about or that she has no idea what youre talking about This is an extremely aggressive and exceptionally infuriating tactic called gaslighting common to abusers of all kinds Your perceptions of reality are continually undermined so that you end up without any confidence in your intuition your memory or your powers of reasoning
She Lies To outsiders shell lie thoughtfully and delib-erately always in a way that can be covered up if shes confronted with her lie She will claim to be unable to re-member bad things she has done Lying is one way that she creates conflict in the relationships and lives of those around her
Negotiating the Legacy of a NARCISSISTIC MOTHER
PART 2
SHIFT HAPPENS Andrea Wagemaker
Author unknown repurposed by Andrea Wagemaker in hope that it will be of help to daughters of Narcissistic mothers
I am a Licensed Clinical Hypnotherapist and Certified Life Coach specializing in working with daughters of Narcissistic Mothers Through Hypnosis and a personalized coaching program you will begin to start taking control of your negative thought pat-terns reclaim your life and stop the toxic legacy To set up your life changing appointment call Shift Happens Coaching and Clinical Hypnotherapy at 250-338-3401
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Chris Dobranski was born in Edmonton Alberta and by all means is an all-Canadian guy His special artistic talents really shine
through his mixed media work gemstone carving and metal forging Based
out of Tahsis over the past decade Dobranski has been back and forth to
Europe Germany and Russia completely focused on his art He now spends
most of his time in Germany getting ready to launch his Studio Gallery in
February 2018 While Dobranski started his
career as a hospital technician on the West
Coast of British Columbia he was drawn to
carve in his off time ldquoWhen I was in Haida
Gwaii and the hospital work ended I started
carving full time he remembers
ldquoI
had been
carving for
about ten years
but it wasnrsquot until
moving to Haida Gwaii
that I truly started to respect and
enjoy bringing mediums to life working
with Fred Watmough my teacher friend
and carving partner He instilled in me the
notion that every piece is a practice piece
Every time I showed him what I thought
was a finished piece he would smile and say
ldquoItrsquos nice but when are you going to finish itrdquo Those
words have pushed me to improve and allow me to test
the bounds of insanity by illusion and lightrdquo Dobranski
writes in his bio
Dobranski spent time designing knives and practicing metal
work with Forge Master Jean Colin each knife receives a special
hand-carved handle by Chris He works with many mediums his
work is incredibly complex and takes hundreds of hours ldquoFamily crests
can take 400 plus hours as they are specialty pieces heirlooms really
Gemstones can easily take 400-500 hours to cut Clients are always thrilled
with the end workrdquo Dobranski says
ldquoI found it extremely difficult to be qualified as an Artist in Canada with no
formal education or gallery exhibits I decided to seek out the capital of gem-
stone carving and found myself in Rheinland-Pfalz which really is my sec-
ond home on the Rhine Riverrdquo
The village Dobranski resides with his fianceacute Gisla is built for carvers Before
power they ran water wheels to create power for the artists He truly is follow-
WELLNESS ARTIST
Connect with Chris Dobranski through Facebook and Twitter
Chris DobranskiCUTS LIKE A KNIFE
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ing his roots and heritage from his family who are still
based in Alberta While working for established gem-
stone carvers he decided he needed to create space for
himself and open his own studio gallery From quartz
crystals to yew wood to iron Dobranski is ready for his
space to open to the public and feels well supported by
his European clients and North American ones too ldquoAll
the tools and machines are set up now the gemstone
roughing machine is ready Therersquos room for up to two
other carvers maybe a goldsmithrdquo he speculates
Dobranskirsquos talents are tremendous and show through
his works and awards his Jade Swordfish won First at
the 2014 Jade Symposium where he also was awarded
in the Sculpture-Gold Category He continues to learn
everydaymdashpracticing carving learning languages and
building relationships especially with the Master Carv-
ers in the village and neighbouring regions ldquoAlthough
Irsquom on a work visa now is the time to look how we treat
each other Facing racism is facing big barriers but I
see globalization connecting the next generationsrdquo says
Dobranski He is planning to be back in Tahsis this sum-
mer to reconnect
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For more of Dr Pincottrsquos articles visit wwwPerceptiveHealthca or wwwdrpincottcom and wwwbcnaca to find an ND near you
We are well into 2018 and most have long forgotten their New Years Resolutions I hope to inspire you to gather a few new habits over the next year to con-tribute to your physical health and your mental and brain health too Physical trainer Amber Joliat recommends set-ting 30 day intentions from New Moon to New Moon
I was happy to see the Globe amp Mail headline ldquoYour smart-phone addiction is making you stupid And inattentive And anti-social And unhealthyrdquo on January 6 The aver-age daily user looks at their phone 150 times and spends 3-5 hours on them Tristan Harris a former product manager at Google educates people through ldquoTime Well Spentrdquo on the dangers of the social media platform that causes spurts of dopamine creating real addictions The former vice-president of Facebook prohibits his own chil-dren from social media
In ldquoThe Big Disconnectrdquo Catherine Steiner-Adair explains that children ages 4-18 feel frustration fatigue and loss when they come home to parents who are on their de-vices With recent spikes in mental health issues includ-ing ADD among adolescents and the concomitant rise in electronic devices it behooves parents to learn ways to set limits on smartphone usage Intention Unplug for hours during the day
I read or listen to the radio to get the news rather than watch it I can then control the emotional impact I read the Saturday Globe amp Mail and then for fun I watch or listen to comedy to get the rest CBC Radio One Because News This Hour Has 22 Minutes and Rick Mercer Report Hey humor is great for mental health and I learn a lot
The blue light emitting from our devices causes eye dis-eases and strain According to my eye doctor more than
two hours of exposure per day is contributing to Macular Degeneration damage to the retina and vision loss Apply ldquoNight Shiftrdquo or ldquoTwilightrdquo to your devices from 10pm to 7am Optometrists provide protective eye wear or yellow tinting of lenses as options
One of the favorite parts of our ldquomorning boot camprdquo ex-ercise class is the stretching section when 10 minutes of healing music is played Music has a huge impact on men-tal health so find ldquohealingrdquo music to help with stress
Discover the joy of adding 100 pure essential oils to your life with Young Living or Doterra Learn to make your own blends to treat stress headaches muscle aches and insom-nia to lessen the over the counter toxic drugs ldquoThievesrdquo blend a great household cleaner reduces chemical use in the home Drop doses of edible oils such as lemon lime or orange to ldquosoda streamrdquo water will get the pop out of the house
Cook with a pressure cooker Pick one made with stain-less steel and discover how you can make a full meal from scratch in 30-45 minutes You will be amazed at the flavor and the ease
Spend less than you make and start a holiday account Re-place going out for coffee and lunch everyday with taking your lunch to work
Pick a new applemdashie honey crispmdashand eat one every day
Read ldquoMindful Drinkingrdquo by Rosamund Dean and ldquoDrinkrdquo by Ann Dowsett Johnston to help change your relation-ship with alcohol decrease your consumption and add to your holiday account
Happy Gathering
Gathering Treasures FOR YOUR HAPPINESS
NATUROPATHIC INSPIRATIONSIngrid Pincott ND
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Wendy Johnstone is the founder of Keystone Eldercare Solutions With a Masters Degree in Gerontology and close to 20 years experience Wendy is passionate about supporting seniors and caregivers wwwkeystoneeldercarecom
Making the decision to move a spouse or aging parent into long term care is one of the most dif-ficult decisions families make Guilt resentment confu-sion and relief are just some of the emotions caregivers experience Many families tend to underestimate how difficult the transition can be and often find themselves unprepared emotionally and practically
Family caregivers and the person they care for are often overwhelmed by the magnitude of the decision and the process Itrsquos not only the move itself rather the prepara-tion of the move and the adjustment post-move Before we get into the nitty-gritty itrsquos actually helpful to clarify what is meant by ldquolong term carerdquo Trust me there are so many different ways to describe this form of housing it makes me dizzy
Itrsquos technically called Complex Care however other more common terms used are long term care residential care and nursing home What it really means a facility that provides 24-hour skilled nursing care and supervi-sion for people who are no longer able to care for them-selves Staff members administer medications and assist residents with daily activities such as eating bathing and dressing Less than 5 of Canadians live in complex care facilities with an average age being well into their late 80s Eligibility for a government subsidized complex care fa-cility is evaluated and determined by a case manager at your local Health Authority Factors considered include health status the family caregiverrsquos ability to provide the necessary care and support in the home and if the com-munity resources currently being used are appropriate safe and sustainable Those assessed as having the great-est and urgent needs are given priority for admission to the first available and appropriate bed Cost is a daily rate based on 80 of a seniors income There are also private Residential Care facilities where no subsidies are available
Once a decision is made it can feel like having to wait it
out Some families feel this part of the transition is very difficult with the uncertainty of when a bed will be avail-able and feeling they need to be prepared for a move at any time Some families and the person being cared for experience increased anxiety and stress during this period
Building a circle of support people is really important Choose a team of people to support you emotionally and physically as well as supports who have very practical skills including having cared for someone in complex care legal and financial experience excellent listener etc If you are a joiner think about a Caregiverrsquos Support group There are several groups for specific diseases such as stroke Parkinsonrsquos and dementia If you are having dif-ficulty finding information accessing these groups please contact me directly and Irsquoll point you in the right direction
I know it is easier said than done however caring for yourself as a caregiver is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family member Your role as a caregiver doesnrsquot end when the person you are caring for moves into complex care
Navigating the HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
Wendy Johnstone
Long Term Care
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Chad is the owner of Fitness Etc in Campbell River Courtenay Parksville He and his staff are always here to help Whether its product knowledge or help with diet and training advice they are here for you wwwfitness-etcca
FITNESS ETC Chad Braithwaite
With the New Years resolution crowd in full swing this time of year in every local gym across Canada I have decided to focus this month on the Top 10 gym peevesNow this isnt every peeve but these are the most common ones that will drive the average person up the wall So please remember that when you go to the gym it comes down to RE-SPECT for others that are there to do the same thing you are
Unracked WeightsBy far the most common complaint among regular gym-go-ers is that of un-racked weights Be it dumbbells kettlebells weight plates or bars lifters who are disrespectful enough to leave equipment scattered on the floor flat out SUCK Theres no nice way to state it Rather than do the courteous (and proper) thing and pick up after themselves these individuals leave things strewn about weaving a path of destruction that would make a crazed military general envious No matter if youre lifting 40 lbs or 400 lbs re-rack the weights when youre done
People on Cell PhonesOh to be a lifter in the glory days of bodybuilding with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno You know when people were actually focused on lifting weights at the gym and not talking on cell phones While modern times have done won-ders for portable communication devices the downside is that these same smartphones are attached to the hands and ears of every bro and girl at the gym Heads up cell phone addicts mdash the gym is for LIFTING not talking texting or insta-snapping and face-gramming your friends
People with CamerasThese days every guy or girl with some sort of camera thinks heshe is a celebrity or YouTube star in the making These wannabe fitness celebs troll in and around the gym with their handy camera and filming crew shooting everything from their foam rolling to cool down and everything in between Rather
than focus on actually lifting these folks are focused getting the proper lighting set to make their bicep or glute look picture perfect Do everyone a favor and save the camera antics for your own time not when the rest of us are making gains
Not using HeadphonesHaving the right music playing during your workout can help you get an edge and grind out an extra rep or two while train-ing The wonders of modern technology have given us the ability to listen to our own preferred music rather than the ir-ritating techno or emo-rock blasted in corporate gyms across the country
However there are those individuals who absolutely refuse to use headphones with their audio playerscell phones and feel the need to share their music preferences with the other 25 people in the gym Listen we each have our own music likes and genres You might enjoy listening to Bieber on constant repeat but the rest of us could really do without that crap
ScreamingThere must be a scientific study somewhere in the bro maga-zines that proves that grunting shouting and screaming helps you lift more weights Theres no other explanation for why the muscle-bound bros at the gym scream incessantly even while doing their warm-ups Sure if youre going for a 1RM max squat or deadlift you might be compelled to scream out of sheer exertion but more often than not your screaming is setting you up for a hard jab in the throat
Broken Water FountainMost days gym rats are walking around with gallon jugs of water (which is completely unnecessary in its own right But for those of us using a standard shaker or reusable water bottle nothing is more irritating than trying to fill up your water bottle before or during your workout and the water fountain is broken How is this even possible Continued on next page
Chads Top Ten
GYM PET PEEVES
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Heartstrong Fitness provides one-on-one kinesiology exercise physiology and personal training programming to clients across the North Island The ultimate goal is to increase physical literacy across the ages across the island and help North Islanders be their most active and healthy selves heartstrongfitnesscom
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Puddles of SweatYes during intense weight lifting youre going to sweat and when in a particularly poorly ventilated gym youre likely to be dripping in sweat No matter how much or little you do sweat or how well (poorly) the place is air-conditioned there is NO excuse for leaving a giant puddle of your DNA on the floor machine bench or exercise mat You wouldnt want to lay back on somebody elses giant pool of sweat and the rest of us dont want to touch yours If youre a profuse sweater carry a towel with you around the gym and wipe up after yourself
ExhibitionistsFortunately most people are considerate enough to walk around the gym in remotely acceptable clothing The same cant be said for the locker room There are showers stalls and changing rooms for a reason You might have the phy-sique of Adonis reincarnate but the rest of the people in the locker room dont need a front row seat to your private show-ing of the Full Monty
Set InterruptersWe all know this guy hes the one that comes up to you in the middle of doing leg press and asks Can I hop in real quick
While youre focused on not getting crushed by the stack of plates on each side of the machine this bozo is wondering if he can interrupt your workout so he can keep his circuit train-ing routine going unimpeded If someone is training and not wasting time or taking excessively long breaks at a certain sta-tion have some freaking patience and wait until theyre done
Hogging MachinesBuilding off the previous pet peeve comes the guy at the gym who hogs the machine This is the guy who continues to oc-cupy a machine talking to other bros or texting on his phone between sets or even worse after hes completely finished If youre going to take a 10-minute break between sets get off the machine and let other people work in
Have some respectThe gym is a sacred environment and when youre worship-ping at the temple of gains show some respect for the loca-tion and those in attendance If youre guilty of one or sev-eral of these gym pet peeves consider doing some personal homework on yourself and fix these annoying habits Other-wise build your own personal gym at home where you can do whatever you want however you want
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HEARTSTRONG Sarah Wright
70 years ago humans had a lot more physical work to do in their day to day life Today it takes effort to get moving and get active Kids were able to roam a lot farther from home which meant more unorganized physical activity and the opportuni-ty to build skills around decision making which leads to more confidence
On the flip side of that wersquove come a long way in terms of fig-uring out how to help people move better more efficiently and with more confidence How much exercise or activity do you really need to do A term called Physical Literacy has become a very hot topic over the last few years
The International Physical Literacy Association describes it as the motivation confidence physical competence knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engage-ment in physical activities (Whitehead 2016)
Many middle aged clients have become inactive as a result of both less inherent and automatic physical activity in their day to day lives but also because they may lack the skills and knowledge on how to get moving in a variety of different ways ndash either they havenrsquot been active in the past or a condition has changed the way they need to move There is no one perfect way our bodies need variety and most importantly we need to do the things we enjoy this encourages physical emotional spiritual and mental health and also means we will stick with it
Physical Literacy is a new catch phrase that encompasses a positive attitude towards being active and having the physical skills to do it The focus is mainly on giving children the chance to learn about their bodies on a variety of surfaces challenge themselves and ultimately have the confidence to try new things
I encourage you to ask your childrenrsquos coaches if they know what physical literacy is and whether every child they come in contact with is going to leave every practice with a positive feeling
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Find out more about The Berwick Waytrade ndash Ask one of our Senior Living Experts Today
Life at Berwick allows you the freedom to be as engaged and as social as you desire We offer vibrant senior residences created by caring people where the individual needs of our people always come first
Visit Berwick for more information or for a curiosity tour See how we can help you create a lsquohomersquo right here with us mdash a place where you can experience being part of a community againYour home Our hospitalityLetrsquos start a conversation todayFind out more about The Berwick WaytradeAsk one of our Senior Living Experts today
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Physical Literacy
Sarah Wright is a Certified Exercise Physiologist and Practicing Kinesiologist and co-owner of Heart Strong Fitness
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BEING HUMAN James L Anderson
The Human Dream
We Humans today are on a collision course where civilization and our biosphere may not survive The tiny cabal of supreme elite now ruling us cannot save us Those Global Fools think it is ldquotheirrdquo world It is not It is OURS It is ours to lose
Somehow we have to come together and believe we can change the world again It is time you and I reach be-yond our desperate separate lives and stand together as one life force and do the impossible hand in hand
We must make it through
The finest thing any of our leaders can do for us is to truly believe in each of us enough so that they inspire us to be more than we thought we could possibly become Our life force has done the impossible before We must do it again
Deep within us each of us has the potential to leave behind our primitive state of mind and become one
PART 1
whole golden new civilization together
We have always secretly known that Universe would one day summon the life spirit inside us to a final con-vergence with the reason why you and I were given the gift of life It is the lesson of life and eternity It is what Universe means
Deep inside in the heart center we have known thatthere will come a point where Humankind and Uni-verse itself will be poised finally on the fulcrum of eternity on the threshold of total oblivion or a new dawnhellip a new dream This is that point This is that dream
Human beings must learn to truly care for each other or Humankind will perish from this earth
We either live together or die apart
wwwjames-l-andersoncom
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She has to be the center of attention all the time Narcissistic mothers love to be waited on Older narcissis-tic mothers often use the natural limitations of aging to manipulate dramas often by neglecting their health or by doing things they know will make them ill This gives her the opportunity to cash in on the investment she made while training you to wait on her as a child Then she calls you demanding your presence immediately If you dont provide the attention she needs you look extremely bad to everyone else
She manipulates your emotions in order to feed on your pain She will not seem to care how much the ma-nipulation of her emotions and the self-pity repels other people One weird behavior that is very common to nar-cissists her dramas may also center around the tragedies of other people often relating how much she suffered by association and trying to distress her listeners as she cries over the horrible murder of someone she wouldnt recog-nize if they had passed her on the street
Shes selfish and willful She always makes sure she has the best of everything She insists on having her own way all the time and she will ruthlessly manipulatively pursue it even if what she wants isnt worth all the effort shes put-ting into it
She is self centered Shell give you hand-me-downs or market something for herself as a gift for you (I thought Id give you my old bicycle and buy myself a new one)New gifts are often obviously cheap and are usually things that dont suit you or that you cant use or are a quid pro quo if you buy her the gift she wants she will buy you an item of your choice She may buy you a gift and get the identical item for herself or take you shopping for a gift and get herself something nice at the same time to make herself feel better She is very defensive and extremely sensitive to any criticism If you criticize or defy her she will explode with fury threaten storm rage and may become violent Not all narcissists abuse physically but most do often in sub-
tle deniable ways It allows them to vent their rage at your failure to be the solution to their internal havoc and si-multaneously to teach you to fear them Narcissists also abuse by exposing you to violence If one of your siblings got beaten she made sure you saw
She is never wrong about anything No matter what shes done she wont ever genuinely apologize for any-thing Instead any time she feels she is being made to apologize she will sulk and pout issue an insulting apolo-gy or negate the apology she has just made with justifica-tions qualifications or self pity
She makes you look crazy If you try to confront her about something shes done shell tell you that you have a very vivid imagination (this is a phrase commonly used by abusers of all sorts to invalidate your experience of their abuse) that you dont know what youre talking about or that she has no idea what youre talking about This is an extremely aggressive and exceptionally infuriating tactic called gaslighting common to abusers of all kinds Your perceptions of reality are continually undermined so that you end up without any confidence in your intuition your memory or your powers of reasoning
She Lies To outsiders shell lie thoughtfully and delib-erately always in a way that can be covered up if shes confronted with her lie She will claim to be unable to re-member bad things she has done Lying is one way that she creates conflict in the relationships and lives of those around her
Negotiating the Legacy of a NARCISSISTIC MOTHER
PART 2
SHIFT HAPPENS Andrea Wagemaker
Author unknown repurposed by Andrea Wagemaker in hope that it will be of help to daughters of Narcissistic mothers
I am a Licensed Clinical Hypnotherapist and Certified Life Coach specializing in working with daughters of Narcissistic Mothers Through Hypnosis and a personalized coaching program you will begin to start taking control of your negative thought pat-terns reclaim your life and stop the toxic legacy To set up your life changing appointment call Shift Happens Coaching and Clinical Hypnotherapy at 250-338-3401
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Chris Dobranski was born in Edmonton Alberta and by all means is an all-Canadian guy His special artistic talents really shine
through his mixed media work gemstone carving and metal forging Based
out of Tahsis over the past decade Dobranski has been back and forth to
Europe Germany and Russia completely focused on his art He now spends
most of his time in Germany getting ready to launch his Studio Gallery in
February 2018 While Dobranski started his
career as a hospital technician on the West
Coast of British Columbia he was drawn to
carve in his off time ldquoWhen I was in Haida
Gwaii and the hospital work ended I started
carving full time he remembers
ldquoI
had been
carving for
about ten years
but it wasnrsquot until
moving to Haida Gwaii
that I truly started to respect and
enjoy bringing mediums to life working
with Fred Watmough my teacher friend
and carving partner He instilled in me the
notion that every piece is a practice piece
Every time I showed him what I thought
was a finished piece he would smile and say
ldquoItrsquos nice but when are you going to finish itrdquo Those
words have pushed me to improve and allow me to test
the bounds of insanity by illusion and lightrdquo Dobranski
writes in his bio
Dobranski spent time designing knives and practicing metal
work with Forge Master Jean Colin each knife receives a special
hand-carved handle by Chris He works with many mediums his
work is incredibly complex and takes hundreds of hours ldquoFamily crests
can take 400 plus hours as they are specialty pieces heirlooms really
Gemstones can easily take 400-500 hours to cut Clients are always thrilled
with the end workrdquo Dobranski says
ldquoI found it extremely difficult to be qualified as an Artist in Canada with no
formal education or gallery exhibits I decided to seek out the capital of gem-
stone carving and found myself in Rheinland-Pfalz which really is my sec-
ond home on the Rhine Riverrdquo
The village Dobranski resides with his fianceacute Gisla is built for carvers Before
power they ran water wheels to create power for the artists He truly is follow-
WELLNESS ARTIST
Connect with Chris Dobranski through Facebook and Twitter
Chris DobranskiCUTS LIKE A KNIFE
2 4 | C O M PASS M A G A Z I N E | I s s u e 14 W W WC O M PASS M A G A Z I N E C A
ing his roots and heritage from his family who are still
based in Alberta While working for established gem-
stone carvers he decided he needed to create space for
himself and open his own studio gallery From quartz
crystals to yew wood to iron Dobranski is ready for his
space to open to the public and feels well supported by
his European clients and North American ones too ldquoAll
the tools and machines are set up now the gemstone
roughing machine is ready Therersquos room for up to two
other carvers maybe a goldsmithrdquo he speculates
Dobranskirsquos talents are tremendous and show through
his works and awards his Jade Swordfish won First at
the 2014 Jade Symposium where he also was awarded
in the Sculpture-Gold Category He continues to learn
everydaymdashpracticing carving learning languages and
building relationships especially with the Master Carv-
ers in the village and neighbouring regions ldquoAlthough
Irsquom on a work visa now is the time to look how we treat
each other Facing racism is facing big barriers but I
see globalization connecting the next generationsrdquo says
Dobranski He is planning to be back in Tahsis this sum-
mer to reconnect
I s s u e 14 | C O M PASS M A G A Z I N E | 2 5W W WC O M PASS M A G A Z I N E C A
H E A LT H amp W E L L N E SS
For more of Dr Pincottrsquos articles visit wwwPerceptiveHealthca or wwwdrpincottcom and wwwbcnaca to find an ND near you
We are well into 2018 and most have long forgotten their New Years Resolutions I hope to inspire you to gather a few new habits over the next year to con-tribute to your physical health and your mental and brain health too Physical trainer Amber Joliat recommends set-ting 30 day intentions from New Moon to New Moon
I was happy to see the Globe amp Mail headline ldquoYour smart-phone addiction is making you stupid And inattentive And anti-social And unhealthyrdquo on January 6 The aver-age daily user looks at their phone 150 times and spends 3-5 hours on them Tristan Harris a former product manager at Google educates people through ldquoTime Well Spentrdquo on the dangers of the social media platform that causes spurts of dopamine creating real addictions The former vice-president of Facebook prohibits his own chil-dren from social media
In ldquoThe Big Disconnectrdquo Catherine Steiner-Adair explains that children ages 4-18 feel frustration fatigue and loss when they come home to parents who are on their de-vices With recent spikes in mental health issues includ-ing ADD among adolescents and the concomitant rise in electronic devices it behooves parents to learn ways to set limits on smartphone usage Intention Unplug for hours during the day
I read or listen to the radio to get the news rather than watch it I can then control the emotional impact I read the Saturday Globe amp Mail and then for fun I watch or listen to comedy to get the rest CBC Radio One Because News This Hour Has 22 Minutes and Rick Mercer Report Hey humor is great for mental health and I learn a lot
The blue light emitting from our devices causes eye dis-eases and strain According to my eye doctor more than
two hours of exposure per day is contributing to Macular Degeneration damage to the retina and vision loss Apply ldquoNight Shiftrdquo or ldquoTwilightrdquo to your devices from 10pm to 7am Optometrists provide protective eye wear or yellow tinting of lenses as options
One of the favorite parts of our ldquomorning boot camprdquo ex-ercise class is the stretching section when 10 minutes of healing music is played Music has a huge impact on men-tal health so find ldquohealingrdquo music to help with stress
Discover the joy of adding 100 pure essential oils to your life with Young Living or Doterra Learn to make your own blends to treat stress headaches muscle aches and insom-nia to lessen the over the counter toxic drugs ldquoThievesrdquo blend a great household cleaner reduces chemical use in the home Drop doses of edible oils such as lemon lime or orange to ldquosoda streamrdquo water will get the pop out of the house
Cook with a pressure cooker Pick one made with stain-less steel and discover how you can make a full meal from scratch in 30-45 minutes You will be amazed at the flavor and the ease
Spend less than you make and start a holiday account Re-place going out for coffee and lunch everyday with taking your lunch to work
Pick a new applemdashie honey crispmdashand eat one every day
Read ldquoMindful Drinkingrdquo by Rosamund Dean and ldquoDrinkrdquo by Ann Dowsett Johnston to help change your relation-ship with alcohol decrease your consumption and add to your holiday account
Happy Gathering
Gathering Treasures FOR YOUR HAPPINESS
NATUROPATHIC INSPIRATIONSIngrid Pincott ND
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Wendy Johnstone is the founder of Keystone Eldercare Solutions With a Masters Degree in Gerontology and close to 20 years experience Wendy is passionate about supporting seniors and caregivers wwwkeystoneeldercarecom
Making the decision to move a spouse or aging parent into long term care is one of the most dif-ficult decisions families make Guilt resentment confu-sion and relief are just some of the emotions caregivers experience Many families tend to underestimate how difficult the transition can be and often find themselves unprepared emotionally and practically
Family caregivers and the person they care for are often overwhelmed by the magnitude of the decision and the process Itrsquos not only the move itself rather the prepara-tion of the move and the adjustment post-move Before we get into the nitty-gritty itrsquos actually helpful to clarify what is meant by ldquolong term carerdquo Trust me there are so many different ways to describe this form of housing it makes me dizzy
Itrsquos technically called Complex Care however other more common terms used are long term care residential care and nursing home What it really means a facility that provides 24-hour skilled nursing care and supervi-sion for people who are no longer able to care for them-selves Staff members administer medications and assist residents with daily activities such as eating bathing and dressing Less than 5 of Canadians live in complex care facilities with an average age being well into their late 80s Eligibility for a government subsidized complex care fa-cility is evaluated and determined by a case manager at your local Health Authority Factors considered include health status the family caregiverrsquos ability to provide the necessary care and support in the home and if the com-munity resources currently being used are appropriate safe and sustainable Those assessed as having the great-est and urgent needs are given priority for admission to the first available and appropriate bed Cost is a daily rate based on 80 of a seniors income There are also private Residential Care facilities where no subsidies are available
Once a decision is made it can feel like having to wait it
out Some families feel this part of the transition is very difficult with the uncertainty of when a bed will be avail-able and feeling they need to be prepared for a move at any time Some families and the person being cared for experience increased anxiety and stress during this period
Building a circle of support people is really important Choose a team of people to support you emotionally and physically as well as supports who have very practical skills including having cared for someone in complex care legal and financial experience excellent listener etc If you are a joiner think about a Caregiverrsquos Support group There are several groups for specific diseases such as stroke Parkinsonrsquos and dementia If you are having dif-ficulty finding information accessing these groups please contact me directly and Irsquoll point you in the right direction
I know it is easier said than done however caring for yourself as a caregiver is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family member Your role as a caregiver doesnrsquot end when the person you are caring for moves into complex care
Navigating the HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
Wendy Johnstone
Long Term Care
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Chad is the owner of Fitness Etc in Campbell River Courtenay Parksville He and his staff are always here to help Whether its product knowledge or help with diet and training advice they are here for you wwwfitness-etcca
FITNESS ETC Chad Braithwaite
With the New Years resolution crowd in full swing this time of year in every local gym across Canada I have decided to focus this month on the Top 10 gym peevesNow this isnt every peeve but these are the most common ones that will drive the average person up the wall So please remember that when you go to the gym it comes down to RE-SPECT for others that are there to do the same thing you are
Unracked WeightsBy far the most common complaint among regular gym-go-ers is that of un-racked weights Be it dumbbells kettlebells weight plates or bars lifters who are disrespectful enough to leave equipment scattered on the floor flat out SUCK Theres no nice way to state it Rather than do the courteous (and proper) thing and pick up after themselves these individuals leave things strewn about weaving a path of destruction that would make a crazed military general envious No matter if youre lifting 40 lbs or 400 lbs re-rack the weights when youre done
People on Cell PhonesOh to be a lifter in the glory days of bodybuilding with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno You know when people were actually focused on lifting weights at the gym and not talking on cell phones While modern times have done won-ders for portable communication devices the downside is that these same smartphones are attached to the hands and ears of every bro and girl at the gym Heads up cell phone addicts mdash the gym is for LIFTING not talking texting or insta-snapping and face-gramming your friends
People with CamerasThese days every guy or girl with some sort of camera thinks heshe is a celebrity or YouTube star in the making These wannabe fitness celebs troll in and around the gym with their handy camera and filming crew shooting everything from their foam rolling to cool down and everything in between Rather
than focus on actually lifting these folks are focused getting the proper lighting set to make their bicep or glute look picture perfect Do everyone a favor and save the camera antics for your own time not when the rest of us are making gains
Not using HeadphonesHaving the right music playing during your workout can help you get an edge and grind out an extra rep or two while train-ing The wonders of modern technology have given us the ability to listen to our own preferred music rather than the ir-ritating techno or emo-rock blasted in corporate gyms across the country
However there are those individuals who absolutely refuse to use headphones with their audio playerscell phones and feel the need to share their music preferences with the other 25 people in the gym Listen we each have our own music likes and genres You might enjoy listening to Bieber on constant repeat but the rest of us could really do without that crap
ScreamingThere must be a scientific study somewhere in the bro maga-zines that proves that grunting shouting and screaming helps you lift more weights Theres no other explanation for why the muscle-bound bros at the gym scream incessantly even while doing their warm-ups Sure if youre going for a 1RM max squat or deadlift you might be compelled to scream out of sheer exertion but more often than not your screaming is setting you up for a hard jab in the throat
Broken Water FountainMost days gym rats are walking around with gallon jugs of water (which is completely unnecessary in its own right But for those of us using a standard shaker or reusable water bottle nothing is more irritating than trying to fill up your water bottle before or during your workout and the water fountain is broken How is this even possible Continued on next page
Chads Top Ten
GYM PET PEEVES
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Heartstrong Fitness provides one-on-one kinesiology exercise physiology and personal training programming to clients across the North Island The ultimate goal is to increase physical literacy across the ages across the island and help North Islanders be their most active and healthy selves heartstrongfitnesscom
OUR FOCUS IS YOUR FAMILYPROUDLY SERVING ALL COMMUNITIES IN THE NORTH ISLAND
Sandra TriplettFUNERAL DIRECTOR
Boyds Staff are available to you 24 hours a day seven days a week
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Puddles of SweatYes during intense weight lifting youre going to sweat and when in a particularly poorly ventilated gym youre likely to be dripping in sweat No matter how much or little you do sweat or how well (poorly) the place is air-conditioned there is NO excuse for leaving a giant puddle of your DNA on the floor machine bench or exercise mat You wouldnt want to lay back on somebody elses giant pool of sweat and the rest of us dont want to touch yours If youre a profuse sweater carry a towel with you around the gym and wipe up after yourself
ExhibitionistsFortunately most people are considerate enough to walk around the gym in remotely acceptable clothing The same cant be said for the locker room There are showers stalls and changing rooms for a reason You might have the phy-sique of Adonis reincarnate but the rest of the people in the locker room dont need a front row seat to your private show-ing of the Full Monty
Set InterruptersWe all know this guy hes the one that comes up to you in the middle of doing leg press and asks Can I hop in real quick
While youre focused on not getting crushed by the stack of plates on each side of the machine this bozo is wondering if he can interrupt your workout so he can keep his circuit train-ing routine going unimpeded If someone is training and not wasting time or taking excessively long breaks at a certain sta-tion have some freaking patience and wait until theyre done
Hogging MachinesBuilding off the previous pet peeve comes the guy at the gym who hogs the machine This is the guy who continues to oc-cupy a machine talking to other bros or texting on his phone between sets or even worse after hes completely finished If youre going to take a 10-minute break between sets get off the machine and let other people work in
Have some respectThe gym is a sacred environment and when youre worship-ping at the temple of gains show some respect for the loca-tion and those in attendance If youre guilty of one or sev-eral of these gym pet peeves consider doing some personal homework on yourself and fix these annoying habits Other-wise build your own personal gym at home where you can do whatever you want however you want
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HEARTSTRONG Sarah Wright
70 years ago humans had a lot more physical work to do in their day to day life Today it takes effort to get moving and get active Kids were able to roam a lot farther from home which meant more unorganized physical activity and the opportuni-ty to build skills around decision making which leads to more confidence
On the flip side of that wersquove come a long way in terms of fig-uring out how to help people move better more efficiently and with more confidence How much exercise or activity do you really need to do A term called Physical Literacy has become a very hot topic over the last few years
The International Physical Literacy Association describes it as the motivation confidence physical competence knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engage-ment in physical activities (Whitehead 2016)
Many middle aged clients have become inactive as a result of both less inherent and automatic physical activity in their day to day lives but also because they may lack the skills and knowledge on how to get moving in a variety of different ways ndash either they havenrsquot been active in the past or a condition has changed the way they need to move There is no one perfect way our bodies need variety and most importantly we need to do the things we enjoy this encourages physical emotional spiritual and mental health and also means we will stick with it
Physical Literacy is a new catch phrase that encompasses a positive attitude towards being active and having the physical skills to do it The focus is mainly on giving children the chance to learn about their bodies on a variety of surfaces challenge themselves and ultimately have the confidence to try new things
I encourage you to ask your childrenrsquos coaches if they know what physical literacy is and whether every child they come in contact with is going to leave every practice with a positive feeling
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Find out more about The Berwick Waytrade ndash Ask one of our Senior Living Experts Today
Life at Berwick allows you the freedom to be as engaged and as social as you desire We offer vibrant senior residences created by caring people where the individual needs of our people always come first
Visit Berwick for more information or for a curiosity tour See how we can help you create a lsquohomersquo right here with us mdash a place where you can experience being part of a community againYour home Our hospitalityLetrsquos start a conversation todayFind out more about The Berwick WaytradeAsk one of our Senior Living Experts today
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Physical Literacy
Sarah Wright is a Certified Exercise Physiologist and Practicing Kinesiologist and co-owner of Heart Strong Fitness
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BEING HUMAN James L Anderson
The Human Dream
We Humans today are on a collision course where civilization and our biosphere may not survive The tiny cabal of supreme elite now ruling us cannot save us Those Global Fools think it is ldquotheirrdquo world It is not It is OURS It is ours to lose
Somehow we have to come together and believe we can change the world again It is time you and I reach be-yond our desperate separate lives and stand together as one life force and do the impossible hand in hand
We must make it through
The finest thing any of our leaders can do for us is to truly believe in each of us enough so that they inspire us to be more than we thought we could possibly become Our life force has done the impossible before We must do it again
Deep within us each of us has the potential to leave behind our primitive state of mind and become one
PART 1
whole golden new civilization together
We have always secretly known that Universe would one day summon the life spirit inside us to a final con-vergence with the reason why you and I were given the gift of life It is the lesson of life and eternity It is what Universe means
Deep inside in the heart center we have known thatthere will come a point where Humankind and Uni-verse itself will be poised finally on the fulcrum of eternity on the threshold of total oblivion or a new dawnhellip a new dream This is that point This is that dream
Human beings must learn to truly care for each other or Humankind will perish from this earth
We either live together or die apart
wwwjames-l-andersoncom
LEARN TO LOOM BEAD bull DIY BRACELET Learn to loom your own beautiful beaded bracelet looms beads and all you need is included in this 2hr workshop Hosted by NI Metis Beading Circle 915 am - 1115 am 115 pm - 330 pm $10 for Non-Members
WORK WITH LEATHER bull DIY SUEDE POUCHMake a beautiful little pouch using suede leather and decorate it in contemporary or traditional style Leather sinew strap and more all provided for you at this 2hr workshop Hosted by NI Metis Beading Circle 10 am - Noon 130 pm - 330 pm $10 for Non-Members
GUIDED HIKE WITH BUD LOGAN bull QUATSE HATCHERY TRAILLearn about the extensive local edibles and medicinals the North Island has to offer from Adventurer and Naturalist Bud Logan while exploring the Quatse River region Please Register - Everyone welcome Meet at Quatse Hatchery parking lot 10 am 130 pm
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SUNDAY 18 | MORNING ONLY
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGSunday April 15 2018 1-4 pm
Robron Centre 740 Robron Road Campbell River
TO REGISTER OR FOR INFONI Metis Office 2502877417nimetis88gmailcom
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Chris Dobranski was born in Edmonton Alberta and by all means is an all-Canadian guy His special artistic talents really shine
through his mixed media work gemstone carving and metal forging Based
out of Tahsis over the past decade Dobranski has been back and forth to
Europe Germany and Russia completely focused on his art He now spends
most of his time in Germany getting ready to launch his Studio Gallery in
February 2018 While Dobranski started his
career as a hospital technician on the West
Coast of British Columbia he was drawn to
carve in his off time ldquoWhen I was in Haida
Gwaii and the hospital work ended I started
carving full time he remembers
ldquoI
had been
carving for
about ten years
but it wasnrsquot until
moving to Haida Gwaii
that I truly started to respect and
enjoy bringing mediums to life working
with Fred Watmough my teacher friend
and carving partner He instilled in me the
notion that every piece is a practice piece
Every time I showed him what I thought
was a finished piece he would smile and say
ldquoItrsquos nice but when are you going to finish itrdquo Those
words have pushed me to improve and allow me to test
the bounds of insanity by illusion and lightrdquo Dobranski
writes in his bio
Dobranski spent time designing knives and practicing metal
work with Forge Master Jean Colin each knife receives a special
hand-carved handle by Chris He works with many mediums his
work is incredibly complex and takes hundreds of hours ldquoFamily crests
can take 400 plus hours as they are specialty pieces heirlooms really
Gemstones can easily take 400-500 hours to cut Clients are always thrilled
with the end workrdquo Dobranski says
ldquoI found it extremely difficult to be qualified as an Artist in Canada with no
formal education or gallery exhibits I decided to seek out the capital of gem-
stone carving and found myself in Rheinland-Pfalz which really is my sec-
ond home on the Rhine Riverrdquo
The village Dobranski resides with his fianceacute Gisla is built for carvers Before
power they ran water wheels to create power for the artists He truly is follow-
WELLNESS ARTIST
Connect with Chris Dobranski through Facebook and Twitter
Chris DobranskiCUTS LIKE A KNIFE
2 4 | C O M PASS M A G A Z I N E | I s s u e 14 W W WC O M PASS M A G A Z I N E C A
ing his roots and heritage from his family who are still
based in Alberta While working for established gem-
stone carvers he decided he needed to create space for
himself and open his own studio gallery From quartz
crystals to yew wood to iron Dobranski is ready for his
space to open to the public and feels well supported by
his European clients and North American ones too ldquoAll
the tools and machines are set up now the gemstone
roughing machine is ready Therersquos room for up to two
other carvers maybe a goldsmithrdquo he speculates
Dobranskirsquos talents are tremendous and show through
his works and awards his Jade Swordfish won First at
the 2014 Jade Symposium where he also was awarded
in the Sculpture-Gold Category He continues to learn
everydaymdashpracticing carving learning languages and
building relationships especially with the Master Carv-
ers in the village and neighbouring regions ldquoAlthough
Irsquom on a work visa now is the time to look how we treat
each other Facing racism is facing big barriers but I
see globalization connecting the next generationsrdquo says
Dobranski He is planning to be back in Tahsis this sum-
mer to reconnect
I s s u e 14 | C O M PASS M A G A Z I N E | 2 5W W WC O M PASS M A G A Z I N E C A
H E A LT H amp W E L L N E SS
For more of Dr Pincottrsquos articles visit wwwPerceptiveHealthca or wwwdrpincottcom and wwwbcnaca to find an ND near you
We are well into 2018 and most have long forgotten their New Years Resolutions I hope to inspire you to gather a few new habits over the next year to con-tribute to your physical health and your mental and brain health too Physical trainer Amber Joliat recommends set-ting 30 day intentions from New Moon to New Moon
I was happy to see the Globe amp Mail headline ldquoYour smart-phone addiction is making you stupid And inattentive And anti-social And unhealthyrdquo on January 6 The aver-age daily user looks at their phone 150 times and spends 3-5 hours on them Tristan Harris a former product manager at Google educates people through ldquoTime Well Spentrdquo on the dangers of the social media platform that causes spurts of dopamine creating real addictions The former vice-president of Facebook prohibits his own chil-dren from social media
In ldquoThe Big Disconnectrdquo Catherine Steiner-Adair explains that children ages 4-18 feel frustration fatigue and loss when they come home to parents who are on their de-vices With recent spikes in mental health issues includ-ing ADD among adolescents and the concomitant rise in electronic devices it behooves parents to learn ways to set limits on smartphone usage Intention Unplug for hours during the day
I read or listen to the radio to get the news rather than watch it I can then control the emotional impact I read the Saturday Globe amp Mail and then for fun I watch or listen to comedy to get the rest CBC Radio One Because News This Hour Has 22 Minutes and Rick Mercer Report Hey humor is great for mental health and I learn a lot
The blue light emitting from our devices causes eye dis-eases and strain According to my eye doctor more than
two hours of exposure per day is contributing to Macular Degeneration damage to the retina and vision loss Apply ldquoNight Shiftrdquo or ldquoTwilightrdquo to your devices from 10pm to 7am Optometrists provide protective eye wear or yellow tinting of lenses as options
One of the favorite parts of our ldquomorning boot camprdquo ex-ercise class is the stretching section when 10 minutes of healing music is played Music has a huge impact on men-tal health so find ldquohealingrdquo music to help with stress
Discover the joy of adding 100 pure essential oils to your life with Young Living or Doterra Learn to make your own blends to treat stress headaches muscle aches and insom-nia to lessen the over the counter toxic drugs ldquoThievesrdquo blend a great household cleaner reduces chemical use in the home Drop doses of edible oils such as lemon lime or orange to ldquosoda streamrdquo water will get the pop out of the house
Cook with a pressure cooker Pick one made with stain-less steel and discover how you can make a full meal from scratch in 30-45 minutes You will be amazed at the flavor and the ease
Spend less than you make and start a holiday account Re-place going out for coffee and lunch everyday with taking your lunch to work
Pick a new applemdashie honey crispmdashand eat one every day
Read ldquoMindful Drinkingrdquo by Rosamund Dean and ldquoDrinkrdquo by Ann Dowsett Johnston to help change your relation-ship with alcohol decrease your consumption and add to your holiday account
Happy Gathering
Gathering Treasures FOR YOUR HAPPINESS
NATUROPATHIC INSPIRATIONSIngrid Pincott ND
H E A LT H amp W E L L N E SS
2 6 | C O M PASS M A G A Z I N E | I s s u e 14 W W WC O M PASS M A G A Z I N E C A
H E A LT H amp W E L L N E SS
Wendy Johnstone is the founder of Keystone Eldercare Solutions With a Masters Degree in Gerontology and close to 20 years experience Wendy is passionate about supporting seniors and caregivers wwwkeystoneeldercarecom
Making the decision to move a spouse or aging parent into long term care is one of the most dif-ficult decisions families make Guilt resentment confu-sion and relief are just some of the emotions caregivers experience Many families tend to underestimate how difficult the transition can be and often find themselves unprepared emotionally and practically
Family caregivers and the person they care for are often overwhelmed by the magnitude of the decision and the process Itrsquos not only the move itself rather the prepara-tion of the move and the adjustment post-move Before we get into the nitty-gritty itrsquos actually helpful to clarify what is meant by ldquolong term carerdquo Trust me there are so many different ways to describe this form of housing it makes me dizzy
Itrsquos technically called Complex Care however other more common terms used are long term care residential care and nursing home What it really means a facility that provides 24-hour skilled nursing care and supervi-sion for people who are no longer able to care for them-selves Staff members administer medications and assist residents with daily activities such as eating bathing and dressing Less than 5 of Canadians live in complex care facilities with an average age being well into their late 80s Eligibility for a government subsidized complex care fa-cility is evaluated and determined by a case manager at your local Health Authority Factors considered include health status the family caregiverrsquos ability to provide the necessary care and support in the home and if the com-munity resources currently being used are appropriate safe and sustainable Those assessed as having the great-est and urgent needs are given priority for admission to the first available and appropriate bed Cost is a daily rate based on 80 of a seniors income There are also private Residential Care facilities where no subsidies are available
Once a decision is made it can feel like having to wait it
out Some families feel this part of the transition is very difficult with the uncertainty of when a bed will be avail-able and feeling they need to be prepared for a move at any time Some families and the person being cared for experience increased anxiety and stress during this period
Building a circle of support people is really important Choose a team of people to support you emotionally and physically as well as supports who have very practical skills including having cared for someone in complex care legal and financial experience excellent listener etc If you are a joiner think about a Caregiverrsquos Support group There are several groups for specific diseases such as stroke Parkinsonrsquos and dementia If you are having dif-ficulty finding information accessing these groups please contact me directly and Irsquoll point you in the right direction
I know it is easier said than done however caring for yourself as a caregiver is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family member Your role as a caregiver doesnrsquot end when the person you are caring for moves into complex care
Navigating the HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
Wendy Johnstone
Long Term Care
Now Featuring a fully stocked GroceryConvenience Store Offering groceries liquor gift items
fishing tackle and DVD rentals
SAYWARD VALLEY RESORTFisherboy Park Motel amp Camping
Faith amp Frank MorganOwnersHosts
wwwsaywardvalleyresortcomfisherboyparktelusnet
250 282 3204 1 866 357 05981546 Sayward Road Sayward BC V0P 1R0
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Chad is the owner of Fitness Etc in Campbell River Courtenay Parksville He and his staff are always here to help Whether its product knowledge or help with diet and training advice they are here for you wwwfitness-etcca
FITNESS ETC Chad Braithwaite
With the New Years resolution crowd in full swing this time of year in every local gym across Canada I have decided to focus this month on the Top 10 gym peevesNow this isnt every peeve but these are the most common ones that will drive the average person up the wall So please remember that when you go to the gym it comes down to RE-SPECT for others that are there to do the same thing you are
Unracked WeightsBy far the most common complaint among regular gym-go-ers is that of un-racked weights Be it dumbbells kettlebells weight plates or bars lifters who are disrespectful enough to leave equipment scattered on the floor flat out SUCK Theres no nice way to state it Rather than do the courteous (and proper) thing and pick up after themselves these individuals leave things strewn about weaving a path of destruction that would make a crazed military general envious No matter if youre lifting 40 lbs or 400 lbs re-rack the weights when youre done
People on Cell PhonesOh to be a lifter in the glory days of bodybuilding with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno You know when people were actually focused on lifting weights at the gym and not talking on cell phones While modern times have done won-ders for portable communication devices the downside is that these same smartphones are attached to the hands and ears of every bro and girl at the gym Heads up cell phone addicts mdash the gym is for LIFTING not talking texting or insta-snapping and face-gramming your friends
People with CamerasThese days every guy or girl with some sort of camera thinks heshe is a celebrity or YouTube star in the making These wannabe fitness celebs troll in and around the gym with their handy camera and filming crew shooting everything from their foam rolling to cool down and everything in between Rather
than focus on actually lifting these folks are focused getting the proper lighting set to make their bicep or glute look picture perfect Do everyone a favor and save the camera antics for your own time not when the rest of us are making gains
Not using HeadphonesHaving the right music playing during your workout can help you get an edge and grind out an extra rep or two while train-ing The wonders of modern technology have given us the ability to listen to our own preferred music rather than the ir-ritating techno or emo-rock blasted in corporate gyms across the country
However there are those individuals who absolutely refuse to use headphones with their audio playerscell phones and feel the need to share their music preferences with the other 25 people in the gym Listen we each have our own music likes and genres You might enjoy listening to Bieber on constant repeat but the rest of us could really do without that crap
ScreamingThere must be a scientific study somewhere in the bro maga-zines that proves that grunting shouting and screaming helps you lift more weights Theres no other explanation for why the muscle-bound bros at the gym scream incessantly even while doing their warm-ups Sure if youre going for a 1RM max squat or deadlift you might be compelled to scream out of sheer exertion but more often than not your screaming is setting you up for a hard jab in the throat
Broken Water FountainMost days gym rats are walking around with gallon jugs of water (which is completely unnecessary in its own right But for those of us using a standard shaker or reusable water bottle nothing is more irritating than trying to fill up your water bottle before or during your workout and the water fountain is broken How is this even possible Continued on next page
Chads Top Ten
GYM PET PEEVES
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Heartstrong Fitness provides one-on-one kinesiology exercise physiology and personal training programming to clients across the North Island The ultimate goal is to increase physical literacy across the ages across the island and help North Islanders be their most active and healthy selves heartstrongfitnesscom
OUR FOCUS IS YOUR FAMILYPROUDLY SERVING ALL COMMUNITIES IN THE NORTH ISLAND
Sandra TriplettFUNERAL DIRECTOR
Boyds Staff are available to you 24 hours a day seven days a week
BOYDrsquoS FUNERAL SERVICES 1 1040 - 9TH AVENUECAMPBELL RIVER BC 250-287-2240 | 1-855-866-2240WWWCAMPBELLRIVERFUNERALSCOM
Puddles of SweatYes during intense weight lifting youre going to sweat and when in a particularly poorly ventilated gym youre likely to be dripping in sweat No matter how much or little you do sweat or how well (poorly) the place is air-conditioned there is NO excuse for leaving a giant puddle of your DNA on the floor machine bench or exercise mat You wouldnt want to lay back on somebody elses giant pool of sweat and the rest of us dont want to touch yours If youre a profuse sweater carry a towel with you around the gym and wipe up after yourself
ExhibitionistsFortunately most people are considerate enough to walk around the gym in remotely acceptable clothing The same cant be said for the locker room There are showers stalls and changing rooms for a reason You might have the phy-sique of Adonis reincarnate but the rest of the people in the locker room dont need a front row seat to your private show-ing of the Full Monty
Set InterruptersWe all know this guy hes the one that comes up to you in the middle of doing leg press and asks Can I hop in real quick
While youre focused on not getting crushed by the stack of plates on each side of the machine this bozo is wondering if he can interrupt your workout so he can keep his circuit train-ing routine going unimpeded If someone is training and not wasting time or taking excessively long breaks at a certain sta-tion have some freaking patience and wait until theyre done
Hogging MachinesBuilding off the previous pet peeve comes the guy at the gym who hogs the machine This is the guy who continues to oc-cupy a machine talking to other bros or texting on his phone between sets or even worse after hes completely finished If youre going to take a 10-minute break between sets get off the machine and let other people work in
Have some respectThe gym is a sacred environment and when youre worship-ping at the temple of gains show some respect for the loca-tion and those in attendance If youre guilty of one or sev-eral of these gym pet peeves consider doing some personal homework on yourself and fix these annoying habits Other-wise build your own personal gym at home where you can do whatever you want however you want
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HEARTSTRONG Sarah Wright
70 years ago humans had a lot more physical work to do in their day to day life Today it takes effort to get moving and get active Kids were able to roam a lot farther from home which meant more unorganized physical activity and the opportuni-ty to build skills around decision making which leads to more confidence
On the flip side of that wersquove come a long way in terms of fig-uring out how to help people move better more efficiently and with more confidence How much exercise or activity do you really need to do A term called Physical Literacy has become a very hot topic over the last few years
The International Physical Literacy Association describes it as the motivation confidence physical competence knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engage-ment in physical activities (Whitehead 2016)
Many middle aged clients have become inactive as a result of both less inherent and automatic physical activity in their day to day lives but also because they may lack the skills and knowledge on how to get moving in a variety of different ways ndash either they havenrsquot been active in the past or a condition has changed the way they need to move There is no one perfect way our bodies need variety and most importantly we need to do the things we enjoy this encourages physical emotional spiritual and mental health and also means we will stick with it
Physical Literacy is a new catch phrase that encompasses a positive attitude towards being active and having the physical skills to do it The focus is mainly on giving children the chance to learn about their bodies on a variety of surfaces challenge themselves and ultimately have the confidence to try new things
I encourage you to ask your childrenrsquos coaches if they know what physical literacy is and whether every child they come in contact with is going to leave every practice with a positive feeling
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Find out more about The Berwick Waytrade ndash Ask one of our Senior Living Experts Today
Life at Berwick allows you the freedom to be as engaged and as social as you desire We offer vibrant senior residences created by caring people where the individual needs of our people always come first
Visit Berwick for more information or for a curiosity tour See how we can help you create a lsquohomersquo right here with us mdash a place where you can experience being part of a community againYour home Our hospitalityLetrsquos start a conversation todayFind out more about The Berwick WaytradeAsk one of our Senior Living Experts today
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Physical Literacy
Sarah Wright is a Certified Exercise Physiologist and Practicing Kinesiologist and co-owner of Heart Strong Fitness
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BEING HUMAN James L Anderson
The Human Dream
We Humans today are on a collision course where civilization and our biosphere may not survive The tiny cabal of supreme elite now ruling us cannot save us Those Global Fools think it is ldquotheirrdquo world It is not It is OURS It is ours to lose
Somehow we have to come together and believe we can change the world again It is time you and I reach be-yond our desperate separate lives and stand together as one life force and do the impossible hand in hand
We must make it through
The finest thing any of our leaders can do for us is to truly believe in each of us enough so that they inspire us to be more than we thought we could possibly become Our life force has done the impossible before We must do it again
Deep within us each of us has the potential to leave behind our primitive state of mind and become one
PART 1
whole golden new civilization together
We have always secretly known that Universe would one day summon the life spirit inside us to a final con-vergence with the reason why you and I were given the gift of life It is the lesson of life and eternity It is what Universe means
Deep inside in the heart center we have known thatthere will come a point where Humankind and Uni-verse itself will be poised finally on the fulcrum of eternity on the threshold of total oblivion or a new dawnhellip a new dream This is that point This is that dream
Human beings must learn to truly care for each other or Humankind will perish from this earth
We either live together or die apart
wwwjames-l-andersoncom
LEARN TO LOOM BEAD bull DIY BRACELET Learn to loom your own beautiful beaded bracelet looms beads and all you need is included in this 2hr workshop Hosted by NI Metis Beading Circle 915 am - 1115 am 115 pm - 330 pm $10 for Non-Members
WORK WITH LEATHER bull DIY SUEDE POUCHMake a beautiful little pouch using suede leather and decorate it in contemporary or traditional style Leather sinew strap and more all provided for you at this 2hr workshop Hosted by NI Metis Beading Circle 10 am - Noon 130 pm - 330 pm $10 for Non-Members
GUIDED HIKE WITH BUD LOGAN bull QUATSE HATCHERY TRAILLearn about the extensive local edibles and medicinals the North Island has to offer from Adventurer and Naturalist Bud Logan while exploring the Quatse River region Please Register - Everyone welcome Meet at Quatse Hatchery parking lot 10 am 130 pm
WINTER WELLNESS HEALTH WITHKIMBERLEY BLACK Registered DietitianJoin us for a healthy light breakfast followed by the presentation Review of Foods amp Diabetes plus DIY Seasoning Shaker and Rosehip Jam projects on site Breakfast and all supplies provided Breakfast 9 am presentation 930 am$10 for Non-Members
SATURDAY 17 | MORNING amp AFTERNOON
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North Island Metis Association bull 123a - 740 Robron Road bull Campbell River BC V9W 6J7 bull 2502877417 bull nimetis88gmailcom bull nimetiscom
NORTH ISLAND METIS ASSOCIATIONMini ConferenceFebruary 17 amp 18 2018Kwalilas Hotel bull Port HardyOpen to NI Metis Association Members amp Guests bull All Ages
SUNDAY 18 | MORNING ONLY
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGSunday April 15 2018 1-4 pm
Robron Centre 740 Robron Road Campbell River
TO REGISTER OR FOR INFONI Metis Office 2502877417nimetis88gmailcom
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Part of BCrsquos working coast
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ing his roots and heritage from his family who are still
based in Alberta While working for established gem-
stone carvers he decided he needed to create space for
himself and open his own studio gallery From quartz
crystals to yew wood to iron Dobranski is ready for his
space to open to the public and feels well supported by
his European clients and North American ones too ldquoAll
the tools and machines are set up now the gemstone
roughing machine is ready Therersquos room for up to two
other carvers maybe a goldsmithrdquo he speculates
Dobranskirsquos talents are tremendous and show through
his works and awards his Jade Swordfish won First at
the 2014 Jade Symposium where he also was awarded
in the Sculpture-Gold Category He continues to learn
everydaymdashpracticing carving learning languages and
building relationships especially with the Master Carv-
ers in the village and neighbouring regions ldquoAlthough
Irsquom on a work visa now is the time to look how we treat
each other Facing racism is facing big barriers but I
see globalization connecting the next generationsrdquo says
Dobranski He is planning to be back in Tahsis this sum-
mer to reconnect
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For more of Dr Pincottrsquos articles visit wwwPerceptiveHealthca or wwwdrpincottcom and wwwbcnaca to find an ND near you
We are well into 2018 and most have long forgotten their New Years Resolutions I hope to inspire you to gather a few new habits over the next year to con-tribute to your physical health and your mental and brain health too Physical trainer Amber Joliat recommends set-ting 30 day intentions from New Moon to New Moon
I was happy to see the Globe amp Mail headline ldquoYour smart-phone addiction is making you stupid And inattentive And anti-social And unhealthyrdquo on January 6 The aver-age daily user looks at their phone 150 times and spends 3-5 hours on them Tristan Harris a former product manager at Google educates people through ldquoTime Well Spentrdquo on the dangers of the social media platform that causes spurts of dopamine creating real addictions The former vice-president of Facebook prohibits his own chil-dren from social media
In ldquoThe Big Disconnectrdquo Catherine Steiner-Adair explains that children ages 4-18 feel frustration fatigue and loss when they come home to parents who are on their de-vices With recent spikes in mental health issues includ-ing ADD among adolescents and the concomitant rise in electronic devices it behooves parents to learn ways to set limits on smartphone usage Intention Unplug for hours during the day
I read or listen to the radio to get the news rather than watch it I can then control the emotional impact I read the Saturday Globe amp Mail and then for fun I watch or listen to comedy to get the rest CBC Radio One Because News This Hour Has 22 Minutes and Rick Mercer Report Hey humor is great for mental health and I learn a lot
The blue light emitting from our devices causes eye dis-eases and strain According to my eye doctor more than
two hours of exposure per day is contributing to Macular Degeneration damage to the retina and vision loss Apply ldquoNight Shiftrdquo or ldquoTwilightrdquo to your devices from 10pm to 7am Optometrists provide protective eye wear or yellow tinting of lenses as options
One of the favorite parts of our ldquomorning boot camprdquo ex-ercise class is the stretching section when 10 minutes of healing music is played Music has a huge impact on men-tal health so find ldquohealingrdquo music to help with stress
Discover the joy of adding 100 pure essential oils to your life with Young Living or Doterra Learn to make your own blends to treat stress headaches muscle aches and insom-nia to lessen the over the counter toxic drugs ldquoThievesrdquo blend a great household cleaner reduces chemical use in the home Drop doses of edible oils such as lemon lime or orange to ldquosoda streamrdquo water will get the pop out of the house
Cook with a pressure cooker Pick one made with stain-less steel and discover how you can make a full meal from scratch in 30-45 minutes You will be amazed at the flavor and the ease
Spend less than you make and start a holiday account Re-place going out for coffee and lunch everyday with taking your lunch to work
Pick a new applemdashie honey crispmdashand eat one every day
Read ldquoMindful Drinkingrdquo by Rosamund Dean and ldquoDrinkrdquo by Ann Dowsett Johnston to help change your relation-ship with alcohol decrease your consumption and add to your holiday account
Happy Gathering
Gathering Treasures FOR YOUR HAPPINESS
NATUROPATHIC INSPIRATIONSIngrid Pincott ND
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Wendy Johnstone is the founder of Keystone Eldercare Solutions With a Masters Degree in Gerontology and close to 20 years experience Wendy is passionate about supporting seniors and caregivers wwwkeystoneeldercarecom
Making the decision to move a spouse or aging parent into long term care is one of the most dif-ficult decisions families make Guilt resentment confu-sion and relief are just some of the emotions caregivers experience Many families tend to underestimate how difficult the transition can be and often find themselves unprepared emotionally and practically
Family caregivers and the person they care for are often overwhelmed by the magnitude of the decision and the process Itrsquos not only the move itself rather the prepara-tion of the move and the adjustment post-move Before we get into the nitty-gritty itrsquos actually helpful to clarify what is meant by ldquolong term carerdquo Trust me there are so many different ways to describe this form of housing it makes me dizzy
Itrsquos technically called Complex Care however other more common terms used are long term care residential care and nursing home What it really means a facility that provides 24-hour skilled nursing care and supervi-sion for people who are no longer able to care for them-selves Staff members administer medications and assist residents with daily activities such as eating bathing and dressing Less than 5 of Canadians live in complex care facilities with an average age being well into their late 80s Eligibility for a government subsidized complex care fa-cility is evaluated and determined by a case manager at your local Health Authority Factors considered include health status the family caregiverrsquos ability to provide the necessary care and support in the home and if the com-munity resources currently being used are appropriate safe and sustainable Those assessed as having the great-est and urgent needs are given priority for admission to the first available and appropriate bed Cost is a daily rate based on 80 of a seniors income There are also private Residential Care facilities where no subsidies are available
Once a decision is made it can feel like having to wait it
out Some families feel this part of the transition is very difficult with the uncertainty of when a bed will be avail-able and feeling they need to be prepared for a move at any time Some families and the person being cared for experience increased anxiety and stress during this period
Building a circle of support people is really important Choose a team of people to support you emotionally and physically as well as supports who have very practical skills including having cared for someone in complex care legal and financial experience excellent listener etc If you are a joiner think about a Caregiverrsquos Support group There are several groups for specific diseases such as stroke Parkinsonrsquos and dementia If you are having dif-ficulty finding information accessing these groups please contact me directly and Irsquoll point you in the right direction
I know it is easier said than done however caring for yourself as a caregiver is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family member Your role as a caregiver doesnrsquot end when the person you are caring for moves into complex care
Navigating the HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
Wendy Johnstone
Long Term Care
Now Featuring a fully stocked GroceryConvenience Store Offering groceries liquor gift items
fishing tackle and DVD rentals
SAYWARD VALLEY RESORTFisherboy Park Motel amp Camping
Faith amp Frank MorganOwnersHosts
wwwsaywardvalleyresortcomfisherboyparktelusnet
250 282 3204 1 866 357 05981546 Sayward Road Sayward BC V0P 1R0
I s s u e 14 | C O M PASS M A G A Z I N E | 2 7W W WC O M PASS M A G A Z I N E C A
H E A LT H amp W E L L N E SS
Chad is the owner of Fitness Etc in Campbell River Courtenay Parksville He and his staff are always here to help Whether its product knowledge or help with diet and training advice they are here for you wwwfitness-etcca
FITNESS ETC Chad Braithwaite
With the New Years resolution crowd in full swing this time of year in every local gym across Canada I have decided to focus this month on the Top 10 gym peevesNow this isnt every peeve but these are the most common ones that will drive the average person up the wall So please remember that when you go to the gym it comes down to RE-SPECT for others that are there to do the same thing you are
Unracked WeightsBy far the most common complaint among regular gym-go-ers is that of un-racked weights Be it dumbbells kettlebells weight plates or bars lifters who are disrespectful enough to leave equipment scattered on the floor flat out SUCK Theres no nice way to state it Rather than do the courteous (and proper) thing and pick up after themselves these individuals leave things strewn about weaving a path of destruction that would make a crazed military general envious No matter if youre lifting 40 lbs or 400 lbs re-rack the weights when youre done
People on Cell PhonesOh to be a lifter in the glory days of bodybuilding with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno You know when people were actually focused on lifting weights at the gym and not talking on cell phones While modern times have done won-ders for portable communication devices the downside is that these same smartphones are attached to the hands and ears of every bro and girl at the gym Heads up cell phone addicts mdash the gym is for LIFTING not talking texting or insta-snapping and face-gramming your friends
People with CamerasThese days every guy or girl with some sort of camera thinks heshe is a celebrity or YouTube star in the making These wannabe fitness celebs troll in and around the gym with their handy camera and filming crew shooting everything from their foam rolling to cool down and everything in between Rather
than focus on actually lifting these folks are focused getting the proper lighting set to make their bicep or glute look picture perfect Do everyone a favor and save the camera antics for your own time not when the rest of us are making gains
Not using HeadphonesHaving the right music playing during your workout can help you get an edge and grind out an extra rep or two while train-ing The wonders of modern technology have given us the ability to listen to our own preferred music rather than the ir-ritating techno or emo-rock blasted in corporate gyms across the country
However there are those individuals who absolutely refuse to use headphones with their audio playerscell phones and feel the need to share their music preferences with the other 25 people in the gym Listen we each have our own music likes and genres You might enjoy listening to Bieber on constant repeat but the rest of us could really do without that crap
ScreamingThere must be a scientific study somewhere in the bro maga-zines that proves that grunting shouting and screaming helps you lift more weights Theres no other explanation for why the muscle-bound bros at the gym scream incessantly even while doing their warm-ups Sure if youre going for a 1RM max squat or deadlift you might be compelled to scream out of sheer exertion but more often than not your screaming is setting you up for a hard jab in the throat
Broken Water FountainMost days gym rats are walking around with gallon jugs of water (which is completely unnecessary in its own right But for those of us using a standard shaker or reusable water bottle nothing is more irritating than trying to fill up your water bottle before or during your workout and the water fountain is broken How is this even possible Continued on next page
Chads Top Ten
GYM PET PEEVES
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H E A LT H amp W E L L N E SS
Heartstrong Fitness provides one-on-one kinesiology exercise physiology and personal training programming to clients across the North Island The ultimate goal is to increase physical literacy across the ages across the island and help North Islanders be their most active and healthy selves heartstrongfitnesscom
OUR FOCUS IS YOUR FAMILYPROUDLY SERVING ALL COMMUNITIES IN THE NORTH ISLAND
Sandra TriplettFUNERAL DIRECTOR
Boyds Staff are available to you 24 hours a day seven days a week
BOYDrsquoS FUNERAL SERVICES 1 1040 - 9TH AVENUECAMPBELL RIVER BC 250-287-2240 | 1-855-866-2240WWWCAMPBELLRIVERFUNERALSCOM
Puddles of SweatYes during intense weight lifting youre going to sweat and when in a particularly poorly ventilated gym youre likely to be dripping in sweat No matter how much or little you do sweat or how well (poorly) the place is air-conditioned there is NO excuse for leaving a giant puddle of your DNA on the floor machine bench or exercise mat You wouldnt want to lay back on somebody elses giant pool of sweat and the rest of us dont want to touch yours If youre a profuse sweater carry a towel with you around the gym and wipe up after yourself
ExhibitionistsFortunately most people are considerate enough to walk around the gym in remotely acceptable clothing The same cant be said for the locker room There are showers stalls and changing rooms for a reason You might have the phy-sique of Adonis reincarnate but the rest of the people in the locker room dont need a front row seat to your private show-ing of the Full Monty
Set InterruptersWe all know this guy hes the one that comes up to you in the middle of doing leg press and asks Can I hop in real quick
While youre focused on not getting crushed by the stack of plates on each side of the machine this bozo is wondering if he can interrupt your workout so he can keep his circuit train-ing routine going unimpeded If someone is training and not wasting time or taking excessively long breaks at a certain sta-tion have some freaking patience and wait until theyre done
Hogging MachinesBuilding off the previous pet peeve comes the guy at the gym who hogs the machine This is the guy who continues to oc-cupy a machine talking to other bros or texting on his phone between sets or even worse after hes completely finished If youre going to take a 10-minute break between sets get off the machine and let other people work in
Have some respectThe gym is a sacred environment and when youre worship-ping at the temple of gains show some respect for the loca-tion and those in attendance If youre guilty of one or sev-eral of these gym pet peeves consider doing some personal homework on yourself and fix these annoying habits Other-wise build your own personal gym at home where you can do whatever you want however you want
I s s u e 14 | C O M PASS M A G A Z I N E | 2 9W W WC O M PASS M A G A Z I N E C A
HEARTSTRONG Sarah Wright
70 years ago humans had a lot more physical work to do in their day to day life Today it takes effort to get moving and get active Kids were able to roam a lot farther from home which meant more unorganized physical activity and the opportuni-ty to build skills around decision making which leads to more confidence
On the flip side of that wersquove come a long way in terms of fig-uring out how to help people move better more efficiently and with more confidence How much exercise or activity do you really need to do A term called Physical Literacy has become a very hot topic over the last few years
The International Physical Literacy Association describes it as the motivation confidence physical competence knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engage-ment in physical activities (Whitehead 2016)
Many middle aged clients have become inactive as a result of both less inherent and automatic physical activity in their day to day lives but also because they may lack the skills and knowledge on how to get moving in a variety of different ways ndash either they havenrsquot been active in the past or a condition has changed the way they need to move There is no one perfect way our bodies need variety and most importantly we need to do the things we enjoy this encourages physical emotional spiritual and mental health and also means we will stick with it
Physical Literacy is a new catch phrase that encompasses a positive attitude towards being active and having the physical skills to do it The focus is mainly on giving children the chance to learn about their bodies on a variety of surfaces challenge themselves and ultimately have the confidence to try new things
I encourage you to ask your childrenrsquos coaches if they know what physical literacy is and whether every child they come in contact with is going to leave every practice with a positive feeling
Support FreedomPeace of Mind
Visit BerwickRetirementcom
Support Freedom Peace of MindAgnat et volorias sitis volut iusdani scipsuntione alis sus accullest tem et volupid quidunt restia illent ma doluptatur Vidiam reratia is commo quamusae pori voluptas secus et
Find out more about The Berwick Waytrade ndash Ask one of our Senior Living Experts Today
Life at Berwick allows you the freedom to be as engaged and as social as you desire We offer vibrant senior residences created by caring people where the individual needs of our people always come first
Visit Berwick for more information or for a curiosity tour See how we can help you create a lsquohomersquo right here with us mdash a place where you can experience being part of a community againYour home Our hospitalityLetrsquos start a conversation todayFind out more about The Berwick WaytradeAsk one of our Senior Living Experts today
1 3 5 3 1 6 T H A V E N U E C A M P B E L L R I V E R | 2 5 0 8 5 0 1 3 5 3
Physical Literacy
Sarah Wright is a Certified Exercise Physiologist and Practicing Kinesiologist and co-owner of Heart Strong Fitness
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BEING HUMAN James L Anderson
The Human Dream
We Humans today are on a collision course where civilization and our biosphere may not survive The tiny cabal of supreme elite now ruling us cannot save us Those Global Fools think it is ldquotheirrdquo world It is not It is OURS It is ours to lose
Somehow we have to come together and believe we can change the world again It is time you and I reach be-yond our desperate separate lives and stand together as one life force and do the impossible hand in hand
We must make it through
The finest thing any of our leaders can do for us is to truly believe in each of us enough so that they inspire us to be more than we thought we could possibly become Our life force has done the impossible before We must do it again
Deep within us each of us has the potential to leave behind our primitive state of mind and become one
PART 1
whole golden new civilization together
We have always secretly known that Universe would one day summon the life spirit inside us to a final con-vergence with the reason why you and I were given the gift of life It is the lesson of life and eternity It is what Universe means
Deep inside in the heart center we have known thatthere will come a point where Humankind and Uni-verse itself will be poised finally on the fulcrum of eternity on the threshold of total oblivion or a new dawnhellip a new dream This is that point This is that dream
Human beings must learn to truly care for each other or Humankind will perish from this earth
We either live together or die apart
wwwjames-l-andersoncom
LEARN TO LOOM BEAD bull DIY BRACELET Learn to loom your own beautiful beaded bracelet looms beads and all you need is included in this 2hr workshop Hosted by NI Metis Beading Circle 915 am - 1115 am 115 pm - 330 pm $10 for Non-Members
WORK WITH LEATHER bull DIY SUEDE POUCHMake a beautiful little pouch using suede leather and decorate it in contemporary or traditional style Leather sinew strap and more all provided for you at this 2hr workshop Hosted by NI Metis Beading Circle 10 am - Noon 130 pm - 330 pm $10 for Non-Members
GUIDED HIKE WITH BUD LOGAN bull QUATSE HATCHERY TRAILLearn about the extensive local edibles and medicinals the North Island has to offer from Adventurer and Naturalist Bud Logan while exploring the Quatse River region Please Register - Everyone welcome Meet at Quatse Hatchery parking lot 10 am 130 pm
WINTER WELLNESS HEALTH WITHKIMBERLEY BLACK Registered DietitianJoin us for a healthy light breakfast followed by the presentation Review of Foods amp Diabetes plus DIY Seasoning Shaker and Rosehip Jam projects on site Breakfast and all supplies provided Breakfast 9 am presentation 930 am$10 for Non-Members
SATURDAY 17 | MORNING amp AFTERNOON
METIS MEMBERSHIP DRIVESATURDAY amp SUNDAYNI Metis Association will have an administration table on site for membership applications come talk to us about joining the Association and the benefits for you and your family Hoodies t-shirts sashes beadwork and more for sale
North Island Metis Association bull 123a - 740 Robron Road bull Campbell River BC V9W 6J7 bull 2502877417 bull nimetis88gmailcom bull nimetiscom
NORTH ISLAND METIS ASSOCIATIONMini ConferenceFebruary 17 amp 18 2018Kwalilas Hotel bull Port HardyOpen to NI Metis Association Members amp Guests bull All Ages
SUNDAY 18 | MORNING ONLY
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGSunday April 15 2018 1-4 pm
Robron Centre 740 Robron Road Campbell River
TO REGISTER OR FOR INFONI Metis Office 2502877417nimetis88gmailcom
I s s u e 14 | C O M PASS M A G A Z I N E | 3 1W W WC O M PASS M A G A Z I N E C A
H E A LT H amp W E L L N E SS
NEW | Art Reproduction Digital Giclee in Museum
Archival Qualityamp On-Site Photography
NEW | Writing ServicesCopy Writing Grant Writing
amp Editing Services
Professional Graphic Design
Marketing amp Promotional Print Services
Business amp Accounting Print Materials
Publishing
YOU ORDER WE DELIVERwersquore more
than justprinting
WWWKIKISCOMMUNICATIONSCA
Proud Publisher of COMPASS MAGAZINESHARING THE DIRECTION OF VANCOUVER ISLAND COMMUNITIES
wwwcompassmagazineca
2100 PARK ROAD | CAMPBELL RIVER BC V9W 4P7 | 2502031880 | KEPSOURMAILCOM
CONNECT WITH US
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Part of BCrsquos working coast
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For more of Dr Pincottrsquos articles visit wwwPerceptiveHealthca or wwwdrpincottcom and wwwbcnaca to find an ND near you
We are well into 2018 and most have long forgotten their New Years Resolutions I hope to inspire you to gather a few new habits over the next year to con-tribute to your physical health and your mental and brain health too Physical trainer Amber Joliat recommends set-ting 30 day intentions from New Moon to New Moon
I was happy to see the Globe amp Mail headline ldquoYour smart-phone addiction is making you stupid And inattentive And anti-social And unhealthyrdquo on January 6 The aver-age daily user looks at their phone 150 times and spends 3-5 hours on them Tristan Harris a former product manager at Google educates people through ldquoTime Well Spentrdquo on the dangers of the social media platform that causes spurts of dopamine creating real addictions The former vice-president of Facebook prohibits his own chil-dren from social media
In ldquoThe Big Disconnectrdquo Catherine Steiner-Adair explains that children ages 4-18 feel frustration fatigue and loss when they come home to parents who are on their de-vices With recent spikes in mental health issues includ-ing ADD among adolescents and the concomitant rise in electronic devices it behooves parents to learn ways to set limits on smartphone usage Intention Unplug for hours during the day
I read or listen to the radio to get the news rather than watch it I can then control the emotional impact I read the Saturday Globe amp Mail and then for fun I watch or listen to comedy to get the rest CBC Radio One Because News This Hour Has 22 Minutes and Rick Mercer Report Hey humor is great for mental health and I learn a lot
The blue light emitting from our devices causes eye dis-eases and strain According to my eye doctor more than
two hours of exposure per day is contributing to Macular Degeneration damage to the retina and vision loss Apply ldquoNight Shiftrdquo or ldquoTwilightrdquo to your devices from 10pm to 7am Optometrists provide protective eye wear or yellow tinting of lenses as options
One of the favorite parts of our ldquomorning boot camprdquo ex-ercise class is the stretching section when 10 minutes of healing music is played Music has a huge impact on men-tal health so find ldquohealingrdquo music to help with stress
Discover the joy of adding 100 pure essential oils to your life with Young Living or Doterra Learn to make your own blends to treat stress headaches muscle aches and insom-nia to lessen the over the counter toxic drugs ldquoThievesrdquo blend a great household cleaner reduces chemical use in the home Drop doses of edible oils such as lemon lime or orange to ldquosoda streamrdquo water will get the pop out of the house
Cook with a pressure cooker Pick one made with stain-less steel and discover how you can make a full meal from scratch in 30-45 minutes You will be amazed at the flavor and the ease
Spend less than you make and start a holiday account Re-place going out for coffee and lunch everyday with taking your lunch to work
Pick a new applemdashie honey crispmdashand eat one every day
Read ldquoMindful Drinkingrdquo by Rosamund Dean and ldquoDrinkrdquo by Ann Dowsett Johnston to help change your relation-ship with alcohol decrease your consumption and add to your holiday account
Happy Gathering
Gathering Treasures FOR YOUR HAPPINESS
NATUROPATHIC INSPIRATIONSIngrid Pincott ND
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Wendy Johnstone is the founder of Keystone Eldercare Solutions With a Masters Degree in Gerontology and close to 20 years experience Wendy is passionate about supporting seniors and caregivers wwwkeystoneeldercarecom
Making the decision to move a spouse or aging parent into long term care is one of the most dif-ficult decisions families make Guilt resentment confu-sion and relief are just some of the emotions caregivers experience Many families tend to underestimate how difficult the transition can be and often find themselves unprepared emotionally and practically
Family caregivers and the person they care for are often overwhelmed by the magnitude of the decision and the process Itrsquos not only the move itself rather the prepara-tion of the move and the adjustment post-move Before we get into the nitty-gritty itrsquos actually helpful to clarify what is meant by ldquolong term carerdquo Trust me there are so many different ways to describe this form of housing it makes me dizzy
Itrsquos technically called Complex Care however other more common terms used are long term care residential care and nursing home What it really means a facility that provides 24-hour skilled nursing care and supervi-sion for people who are no longer able to care for them-selves Staff members administer medications and assist residents with daily activities such as eating bathing and dressing Less than 5 of Canadians live in complex care facilities with an average age being well into their late 80s Eligibility for a government subsidized complex care fa-cility is evaluated and determined by a case manager at your local Health Authority Factors considered include health status the family caregiverrsquos ability to provide the necessary care and support in the home and if the com-munity resources currently being used are appropriate safe and sustainable Those assessed as having the great-est and urgent needs are given priority for admission to the first available and appropriate bed Cost is a daily rate based on 80 of a seniors income There are also private Residential Care facilities where no subsidies are available
Once a decision is made it can feel like having to wait it
out Some families feel this part of the transition is very difficult with the uncertainty of when a bed will be avail-able and feeling they need to be prepared for a move at any time Some families and the person being cared for experience increased anxiety and stress during this period
Building a circle of support people is really important Choose a team of people to support you emotionally and physically as well as supports who have very practical skills including having cared for someone in complex care legal and financial experience excellent listener etc If you are a joiner think about a Caregiverrsquos Support group There are several groups for specific diseases such as stroke Parkinsonrsquos and dementia If you are having dif-ficulty finding information accessing these groups please contact me directly and Irsquoll point you in the right direction
I know it is easier said than done however caring for yourself as a caregiver is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family member Your role as a caregiver doesnrsquot end when the person you are caring for moves into complex care
Navigating the HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
Wendy Johnstone
Long Term Care
Now Featuring a fully stocked GroceryConvenience Store Offering groceries liquor gift items
fishing tackle and DVD rentals
SAYWARD VALLEY RESORTFisherboy Park Motel amp Camping
Faith amp Frank MorganOwnersHosts
wwwsaywardvalleyresortcomfisherboyparktelusnet
250 282 3204 1 866 357 05981546 Sayward Road Sayward BC V0P 1R0
I s s u e 14 | C O M PASS M A G A Z I N E | 2 7W W WC O M PASS M A G A Z I N E C A
H E A LT H amp W E L L N E SS
Chad is the owner of Fitness Etc in Campbell River Courtenay Parksville He and his staff are always here to help Whether its product knowledge or help with diet and training advice they are here for you wwwfitness-etcca
FITNESS ETC Chad Braithwaite
With the New Years resolution crowd in full swing this time of year in every local gym across Canada I have decided to focus this month on the Top 10 gym peevesNow this isnt every peeve but these are the most common ones that will drive the average person up the wall So please remember that when you go to the gym it comes down to RE-SPECT for others that are there to do the same thing you are
Unracked WeightsBy far the most common complaint among regular gym-go-ers is that of un-racked weights Be it dumbbells kettlebells weight plates or bars lifters who are disrespectful enough to leave equipment scattered on the floor flat out SUCK Theres no nice way to state it Rather than do the courteous (and proper) thing and pick up after themselves these individuals leave things strewn about weaving a path of destruction that would make a crazed military general envious No matter if youre lifting 40 lbs or 400 lbs re-rack the weights when youre done
People on Cell PhonesOh to be a lifter in the glory days of bodybuilding with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno You know when people were actually focused on lifting weights at the gym and not talking on cell phones While modern times have done won-ders for portable communication devices the downside is that these same smartphones are attached to the hands and ears of every bro and girl at the gym Heads up cell phone addicts mdash the gym is for LIFTING not talking texting or insta-snapping and face-gramming your friends
People with CamerasThese days every guy or girl with some sort of camera thinks heshe is a celebrity or YouTube star in the making These wannabe fitness celebs troll in and around the gym with their handy camera and filming crew shooting everything from their foam rolling to cool down and everything in between Rather
than focus on actually lifting these folks are focused getting the proper lighting set to make their bicep or glute look picture perfect Do everyone a favor and save the camera antics for your own time not when the rest of us are making gains
Not using HeadphonesHaving the right music playing during your workout can help you get an edge and grind out an extra rep or two while train-ing The wonders of modern technology have given us the ability to listen to our own preferred music rather than the ir-ritating techno or emo-rock blasted in corporate gyms across the country
However there are those individuals who absolutely refuse to use headphones with their audio playerscell phones and feel the need to share their music preferences with the other 25 people in the gym Listen we each have our own music likes and genres You might enjoy listening to Bieber on constant repeat but the rest of us could really do without that crap
ScreamingThere must be a scientific study somewhere in the bro maga-zines that proves that grunting shouting and screaming helps you lift more weights Theres no other explanation for why the muscle-bound bros at the gym scream incessantly even while doing their warm-ups Sure if youre going for a 1RM max squat or deadlift you might be compelled to scream out of sheer exertion but more often than not your screaming is setting you up for a hard jab in the throat
Broken Water FountainMost days gym rats are walking around with gallon jugs of water (which is completely unnecessary in its own right But for those of us using a standard shaker or reusable water bottle nothing is more irritating than trying to fill up your water bottle before or during your workout and the water fountain is broken How is this even possible Continued on next page
Chads Top Ten
GYM PET PEEVES
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Heartstrong Fitness provides one-on-one kinesiology exercise physiology and personal training programming to clients across the North Island The ultimate goal is to increase physical literacy across the ages across the island and help North Islanders be their most active and healthy selves heartstrongfitnesscom
OUR FOCUS IS YOUR FAMILYPROUDLY SERVING ALL COMMUNITIES IN THE NORTH ISLAND
Sandra TriplettFUNERAL DIRECTOR
Boyds Staff are available to you 24 hours a day seven days a week
BOYDrsquoS FUNERAL SERVICES 1 1040 - 9TH AVENUECAMPBELL RIVER BC 250-287-2240 | 1-855-866-2240WWWCAMPBELLRIVERFUNERALSCOM
Puddles of SweatYes during intense weight lifting youre going to sweat and when in a particularly poorly ventilated gym youre likely to be dripping in sweat No matter how much or little you do sweat or how well (poorly) the place is air-conditioned there is NO excuse for leaving a giant puddle of your DNA on the floor machine bench or exercise mat You wouldnt want to lay back on somebody elses giant pool of sweat and the rest of us dont want to touch yours If youre a profuse sweater carry a towel with you around the gym and wipe up after yourself
ExhibitionistsFortunately most people are considerate enough to walk around the gym in remotely acceptable clothing The same cant be said for the locker room There are showers stalls and changing rooms for a reason You might have the phy-sique of Adonis reincarnate but the rest of the people in the locker room dont need a front row seat to your private show-ing of the Full Monty
Set InterruptersWe all know this guy hes the one that comes up to you in the middle of doing leg press and asks Can I hop in real quick
While youre focused on not getting crushed by the stack of plates on each side of the machine this bozo is wondering if he can interrupt your workout so he can keep his circuit train-ing routine going unimpeded If someone is training and not wasting time or taking excessively long breaks at a certain sta-tion have some freaking patience and wait until theyre done
Hogging MachinesBuilding off the previous pet peeve comes the guy at the gym who hogs the machine This is the guy who continues to oc-cupy a machine talking to other bros or texting on his phone between sets or even worse after hes completely finished If youre going to take a 10-minute break between sets get off the machine and let other people work in
Have some respectThe gym is a sacred environment and when youre worship-ping at the temple of gains show some respect for the loca-tion and those in attendance If youre guilty of one or sev-eral of these gym pet peeves consider doing some personal homework on yourself and fix these annoying habits Other-wise build your own personal gym at home where you can do whatever you want however you want
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HEARTSTRONG Sarah Wright
70 years ago humans had a lot more physical work to do in their day to day life Today it takes effort to get moving and get active Kids were able to roam a lot farther from home which meant more unorganized physical activity and the opportuni-ty to build skills around decision making which leads to more confidence
On the flip side of that wersquove come a long way in terms of fig-uring out how to help people move better more efficiently and with more confidence How much exercise or activity do you really need to do A term called Physical Literacy has become a very hot topic over the last few years
The International Physical Literacy Association describes it as the motivation confidence physical competence knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engage-ment in physical activities (Whitehead 2016)
Many middle aged clients have become inactive as a result of both less inherent and automatic physical activity in their day to day lives but also because they may lack the skills and knowledge on how to get moving in a variety of different ways ndash either they havenrsquot been active in the past or a condition has changed the way they need to move There is no one perfect way our bodies need variety and most importantly we need to do the things we enjoy this encourages physical emotional spiritual and mental health and also means we will stick with it
Physical Literacy is a new catch phrase that encompasses a positive attitude towards being active and having the physical skills to do it The focus is mainly on giving children the chance to learn about their bodies on a variety of surfaces challenge themselves and ultimately have the confidence to try new things
I encourage you to ask your childrenrsquos coaches if they know what physical literacy is and whether every child they come in contact with is going to leave every practice with a positive feeling
Support FreedomPeace of Mind
Visit BerwickRetirementcom
Support Freedom Peace of MindAgnat et volorias sitis volut iusdani scipsuntione alis sus accullest tem et volupid quidunt restia illent ma doluptatur Vidiam reratia is commo quamusae pori voluptas secus et
Find out more about The Berwick Waytrade ndash Ask one of our Senior Living Experts Today
Life at Berwick allows you the freedom to be as engaged and as social as you desire We offer vibrant senior residences created by caring people where the individual needs of our people always come first
Visit Berwick for more information or for a curiosity tour See how we can help you create a lsquohomersquo right here with us mdash a place where you can experience being part of a community againYour home Our hospitalityLetrsquos start a conversation todayFind out more about The Berwick WaytradeAsk one of our Senior Living Experts today
1 3 5 3 1 6 T H A V E N U E C A M P B E L L R I V E R | 2 5 0 8 5 0 1 3 5 3
Physical Literacy
Sarah Wright is a Certified Exercise Physiologist and Practicing Kinesiologist and co-owner of Heart Strong Fitness
3 0 | C O M PASS M A G A Z I N E | I s s u e 14 W W WC O M PASS M A G A Z I N E C A
H E A LT H amp W E L L N E SS
BEING HUMAN James L Anderson
The Human Dream
We Humans today are on a collision course where civilization and our biosphere may not survive The tiny cabal of supreme elite now ruling us cannot save us Those Global Fools think it is ldquotheirrdquo world It is not It is OURS It is ours to lose
Somehow we have to come together and believe we can change the world again It is time you and I reach be-yond our desperate separate lives and stand together as one life force and do the impossible hand in hand
We must make it through
The finest thing any of our leaders can do for us is to truly believe in each of us enough so that they inspire us to be more than we thought we could possibly become Our life force has done the impossible before We must do it again
Deep within us each of us has the potential to leave behind our primitive state of mind and become one
PART 1
whole golden new civilization together
We have always secretly known that Universe would one day summon the life spirit inside us to a final con-vergence with the reason why you and I were given the gift of life It is the lesson of life and eternity It is what Universe means
Deep inside in the heart center we have known thatthere will come a point where Humankind and Uni-verse itself will be poised finally on the fulcrum of eternity on the threshold of total oblivion or a new dawnhellip a new dream This is that point This is that dream
Human beings must learn to truly care for each other or Humankind will perish from this earth
We either live together or die apart
wwwjames-l-andersoncom
LEARN TO LOOM BEAD bull DIY BRACELET Learn to loom your own beautiful beaded bracelet looms beads and all you need is included in this 2hr workshop Hosted by NI Metis Beading Circle 915 am - 1115 am 115 pm - 330 pm $10 for Non-Members
WORK WITH LEATHER bull DIY SUEDE POUCHMake a beautiful little pouch using suede leather and decorate it in contemporary or traditional style Leather sinew strap and more all provided for you at this 2hr workshop Hosted by NI Metis Beading Circle 10 am - Noon 130 pm - 330 pm $10 for Non-Members
GUIDED HIKE WITH BUD LOGAN bull QUATSE HATCHERY TRAILLearn about the extensive local edibles and medicinals the North Island has to offer from Adventurer and Naturalist Bud Logan while exploring the Quatse River region Please Register - Everyone welcome Meet at Quatse Hatchery parking lot 10 am 130 pm
WINTER WELLNESS HEALTH WITHKIMBERLEY BLACK Registered DietitianJoin us for a healthy light breakfast followed by the presentation Review of Foods amp Diabetes plus DIY Seasoning Shaker and Rosehip Jam projects on site Breakfast and all supplies provided Breakfast 9 am presentation 930 am$10 for Non-Members
SATURDAY 17 | MORNING amp AFTERNOON
METIS MEMBERSHIP DRIVESATURDAY amp SUNDAYNI Metis Association will have an administration table on site for membership applications come talk to us about joining the Association and the benefits for you and your family Hoodies t-shirts sashes beadwork and more for sale
North Island Metis Association bull 123a - 740 Robron Road bull Campbell River BC V9W 6J7 bull 2502877417 bull nimetis88gmailcom bull nimetiscom
NORTH ISLAND METIS ASSOCIATIONMini ConferenceFebruary 17 amp 18 2018Kwalilas Hotel bull Port HardyOpen to NI Metis Association Members amp Guests bull All Ages
SUNDAY 18 | MORNING ONLY
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGSunday April 15 2018 1-4 pm
Robron Centre 740 Robron Road Campbell River
TO REGISTER OR FOR INFONI Metis Office 2502877417nimetis88gmailcom
I s s u e 14 | C O M PASS M A G A Z I N E | 3 1W W WC O M PASS M A G A Z I N E C A
H E A LT H amp W E L L N E SS
NEW | Art Reproduction Digital Giclee in Museum
Archival Qualityamp On-Site Photography
NEW | Writing ServicesCopy Writing Grant Writing
amp Editing Services
Professional Graphic Design
Marketing amp Promotional Print Services
Business amp Accounting Print Materials
Publishing
YOU ORDER WE DELIVERwersquore more
than justprinting
WWWKIKISCOMMUNICATIONSCA
Proud Publisher of COMPASS MAGAZINESHARING THE DIRECTION OF VANCOUVER ISLAND COMMUNITIES
wwwcompassmagazineca
2100 PARK ROAD | CAMPBELL RIVER BC V9W 4P7 | 2502031880 | KEPSOURMAILCOM
CONNECT WITH US
3 2 | C O M PASS M A G A Z I N E | I s s u e 14 W W WC O M PASS M A G A Z I N E C A
H E A LT H amp W E L L N E SS
Part of BCrsquos working coast
2 6 | C O M PASS M A G A Z I N E | I s s u e 14 W W WC O M PASS M A G A Z I N E C A
H E A LT H amp W E L L N E SS
Wendy Johnstone is the founder of Keystone Eldercare Solutions With a Masters Degree in Gerontology and close to 20 years experience Wendy is passionate about supporting seniors and caregivers wwwkeystoneeldercarecom
Making the decision to move a spouse or aging parent into long term care is one of the most dif-ficult decisions families make Guilt resentment confu-sion and relief are just some of the emotions caregivers experience Many families tend to underestimate how difficult the transition can be and often find themselves unprepared emotionally and practically
Family caregivers and the person they care for are often overwhelmed by the magnitude of the decision and the process Itrsquos not only the move itself rather the prepara-tion of the move and the adjustment post-move Before we get into the nitty-gritty itrsquos actually helpful to clarify what is meant by ldquolong term carerdquo Trust me there are so many different ways to describe this form of housing it makes me dizzy
Itrsquos technically called Complex Care however other more common terms used are long term care residential care and nursing home What it really means a facility that provides 24-hour skilled nursing care and supervi-sion for people who are no longer able to care for them-selves Staff members administer medications and assist residents with daily activities such as eating bathing and dressing Less than 5 of Canadians live in complex care facilities with an average age being well into their late 80s Eligibility for a government subsidized complex care fa-cility is evaluated and determined by a case manager at your local Health Authority Factors considered include health status the family caregiverrsquos ability to provide the necessary care and support in the home and if the com-munity resources currently being used are appropriate safe and sustainable Those assessed as having the great-est and urgent needs are given priority for admission to the first available and appropriate bed Cost is a daily rate based on 80 of a seniors income There are also private Residential Care facilities where no subsidies are available
Once a decision is made it can feel like having to wait it
out Some families feel this part of the transition is very difficult with the uncertainty of when a bed will be avail-able and feeling they need to be prepared for a move at any time Some families and the person being cared for experience increased anxiety and stress during this period
Building a circle of support people is really important Choose a team of people to support you emotionally and physically as well as supports who have very practical skills including having cared for someone in complex care legal and financial experience excellent listener etc If you are a joiner think about a Caregiverrsquos Support group There are several groups for specific diseases such as stroke Parkinsonrsquos and dementia If you are having dif-ficulty finding information accessing these groups please contact me directly and Irsquoll point you in the right direction
I know it is easier said than done however caring for yourself as a caregiver is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family member Your role as a caregiver doesnrsquot end when the person you are caring for moves into complex care
Navigating the HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
Wendy Johnstone
Long Term Care
Now Featuring a fully stocked GroceryConvenience Store Offering groceries liquor gift items
fishing tackle and DVD rentals
SAYWARD VALLEY RESORTFisherboy Park Motel amp Camping
Faith amp Frank MorganOwnersHosts
wwwsaywardvalleyresortcomfisherboyparktelusnet
250 282 3204 1 866 357 05981546 Sayward Road Sayward BC V0P 1R0
I s s u e 14 | C O M PASS M A G A Z I N E | 2 7W W WC O M PASS M A G A Z I N E C A
H E A LT H amp W E L L N E SS
Chad is the owner of Fitness Etc in Campbell River Courtenay Parksville He and his staff are always here to help Whether its product knowledge or help with diet and training advice they are here for you wwwfitness-etcca
FITNESS ETC Chad Braithwaite
With the New Years resolution crowd in full swing this time of year in every local gym across Canada I have decided to focus this month on the Top 10 gym peevesNow this isnt every peeve but these are the most common ones that will drive the average person up the wall So please remember that when you go to the gym it comes down to RE-SPECT for others that are there to do the same thing you are
Unracked WeightsBy far the most common complaint among regular gym-go-ers is that of un-racked weights Be it dumbbells kettlebells weight plates or bars lifters who are disrespectful enough to leave equipment scattered on the floor flat out SUCK Theres no nice way to state it Rather than do the courteous (and proper) thing and pick up after themselves these individuals leave things strewn about weaving a path of destruction that would make a crazed military general envious No matter if youre lifting 40 lbs or 400 lbs re-rack the weights when youre done
People on Cell PhonesOh to be a lifter in the glory days of bodybuilding with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno You know when people were actually focused on lifting weights at the gym and not talking on cell phones While modern times have done won-ders for portable communication devices the downside is that these same smartphones are attached to the hands and ears of every bro and girl at the gym Heads up cell phone addicts mdash the gym is for LIFTING not talking texting or insta-snapping and face-gramming your friends
People with CamerasThese days every guy or girl with some sort of camera thinks heshe is a celebrity or YouTube star in the making These wannabe fitness celebs troll in and around the gym with their handy camera and filming crew shooting everything from their foam rolling to cool down and everything in between Rather
than focus on actually lifting these folks are focused getting the proper lighting set to make their bicep or glute look picture perfect Do everyone a favor and save the camera antics for your own time not when the rest of us are making gains
Not using HeadphonesHaving the right music playing during your workout can help you get an edge and grind out an extra rep or two while train-ing The wonders of modern technology have given us the ability to listen to our own preferred music rather than the ir-ritating techno or emo-rock blasted in corporate gyms across the country
However there are those individuals who absolutely refuse to use headphones with their audio playerscell phones and feel the need to share their music preferences with the other 25 people in the gym Listen we each have our own music likes and genres You might enjoy listening to Bieber on constant repeat but the rest of us could really do without that crap
ScreamingThere must be a scientific study somewhere in the bro maga-zines that proves that grunting shouting and screaming helps you lift more weights Theres no other explanation for why the muscle-bound bros at the gym scream incessantly even while doing their warm-ups Sure if youre going for a 1RM max squat or deadlift you might be compelled to scream out of sheer exertion but more often than not your screaming is setting you up for a hard jab in the throat
Broken Water FountainMost days gym rats are walking around with gallon jugs of water (which is completely unnecessary in its own right But for those of us using a standard shaker or reusable water bottle nothing is more irritating than trying to fill up your water bottle before or during your workout and the water fountain is broken How is this even possible Continued on next page
Chads Top Ten
GYM PET PEEVES
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H E A LT H amp W E L L N E SS
Heartstrong Fitness provides one-on-one kinesiology exercise physiology and personal training programming to clients across the North Island The ultimate goal is to increase physical literacy across the ages across the island and help North Islanders be their most active and healthy selves heartstrongfitnesscom
OUR FOCUS IS YOUR FAMILYPROUDLY SERVING ALL COMMUNITIES IN THE NORTH ISLAND
Sandra TriplettFUNERAL DIRECTOR
Boyds Staff are available to you 24 hours a day seven days a week
BOYDrsquoS FUNERAL SERVICES 1 1040 - 9TH AVENUECAMPBELL RIVER BC 250-287-2240 | 1-855-866-2240WWWCAMPBELLRIVERFUNERALSCOM
Puddles of SweatYes during intense weight lifting youre going to sweat and when in a particularly poorly ventilated gym youre likely to be dripping in sweat No matter how much or little you do sweat or how well (poorly) the place is air-conditioned there is NO excuse for leaving a giant puddle of your DNA on the floor machine bench or exercise mat You wouldnt want to lay back on somebody elses giant pool of sweat and the rest of us dont want to touch yours If youre a profuse sweater carry a towel with you around the gym and wipe up after yourself
ExhibitionistsFortunately most people are considerate enough to walk around the gym in remotely acceptable clothing The same cant be said for the locker room There are showers stalls and changing rooms for a reason You might have the phy-sique of Adonis reincarnate but the rest of the people in the locker room dont need a front row seat to your private show-ing of the Full Monty
Set InterruptersWe all know this guy hes the one that comes up to you in the middle of doing leg press and asks Can I hop in real quick
While youre focused on not getting crushed by the stack of plates on each side of the machine this bozo is wondering if he can interrupt your workout so he can keep his circuit train-ing routine going unimpeded If someone is training and not wasting time or taking excessively long breaks at a certain sta-tion have some freaking patience and wait until theyre done
Hogging MachinesBuilding off the previous pet peeve comes the guy at the gym who hogs the machine This is the guy who continues to oc-cupy a machine talking to other bros or texting on his phone between sets or even worse after hes completely finished If youre going to take a 10-minute break between sets get off the machine and let other people work in
Have some respectThe gym is a sacred environment and when youre worship-ping at the temple of gains show some respect for the loca-tion and those in attendance If youre guilty of one or sev-eral of these gym pet peeves consider doing some personal homework on yourself and fix these annoying habits Other-wise build your own personal gym at home where you can do whatever you want however you want
I s s u e 14 | C O M PASS M A G A Z I N E | 2 9W W WC O M PASS M A G A Z I N E C A
HEARTSTRONG Sarah Wright
70 years ago humans had a lot more physical work to do in their day to day life Today it takes effort to get moving and get active Kids were able to roam a lot farther from home which meant more unorganized physical activity and the opportuni-ty to build skills around decision making which leads to more confidence
On the flip side of that wersquove come a long way in terms of fig-uring out how to help people move better more efficiently and with more confidence How much exercise or activity do you really need to do A term called Physical Literacy has become a very hot topic over the last few years
The International Physical Literacy Association describes it as the motivation confidence physical competence knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engage-ment in physical activities (Whitehead 2016)
Many middle aged clients have become inactive as a result of both less inherent and automatic physical activity in their day to day lives but also because they may lack the skills and knowledge on how to get moving in a variety of different ways ndash either they havenrsquot been active in the past or a condition has changed the way they need to move There is no one perfect way our bodies need variety and most importantly we need to do the things we enjoy this encourages physical emotional spiritual and mental health and also means we will stick with it
Physical Literacy is a new catch phrase that encompasses a positive attitude towards being active and having the physical skills to do it The focus is mainly on giving children the chance to learn about their bodies on a variety of surfaces challenge themselves and ultimately have the confidence to try new things
I encourage you to ask your childrenrsquos coaches if they know what physical literacy is and whether every child they come in contact with is going to leave every practice with a positive feeling
Support FreedomPeace of Mind
Visit BerwickRetirementcom
Support Freedom Peace of MindAgnat et volorias sitis volut iusdani scipsuntione alis sus accullest tem et volupid quidunt restia illent ma doluptatur Vidiam reratia is commo quamusae pori voluptas secus et
Find out more about The Berwick Waytrade ndash Ask one of our Senior Living Experts Today
Life at Berwick allows you the freedom to be as engaged and as social as you desire We offer vibrant senior residences created by caring people where the individual needs of our people always come first
Visit Berwick for more information or for a curiosity tour See how we can help you create a lsquohomersquo right here with us mdash a place where you can experience being part of a community againYour home Our hospitalityLetrsquos start a conversation todayFind out more about The Berwick WaytradeAsk one of our Senior Living Experts today
1 3 5 3 1 6 T H A V E N U E C A M P B E L L R I V E R | 2 5 0 8 5 0 1 3 5 3
Physical Literacy
Sarah Wright is a Certified Exercise Physiologist and Practicing Kinesiologist and co-owner of Heart Strong Fitness
3 0 | C O M PASS M A G A Z I N E | I s s u e 14 W W WC O M PASS M A G A Z I N E C A
H E A LT H amp W E L L N E SS
BEING HUMAN James L Anderson
The Human Dream
We Humans today are on a collision course where civilization and our biosphere may not survive The tiny cabal of supreme elite now ruling us cannot save us Those Global Fools think it is ldquotheirrdquo world It is not It is OURS It is ours to lose
Somehow we have to come together and believe we can change the world again It is time you and I reach be-yond our desperate separate lives and stand together as one life force and do the impossible hand in hand
We must make it through
The finest thing any of our leaders can do for us is to truly believe in each of us enough so that they inspire us to be more than we thought we could possibly become Our life force has done the impossible before We must do it again
Deep within us each of us has the potential to leave behind our primitive state of mind and become one
PART 1
whole golden new civilization together
We have always secretly known that Universe would one day summon the life spirit inside us to a final con-vergence with the reason why you and I were given the gift of life It is the lesson of life and eternity It is what Universe means
Deep inside in the heart center we have known thatthere will come a point where Humankind and Uni-verse itself will be poised finally on the fulcrum of eternity on the threshold of total oblivion or a new dawnhellip a new dream This is that point This is that dream
Human beings must learn to truly care for each other or Humankind will perish from this earth
We either live together or die apart
wwwjames-l-andersoncom
LEARN TO LOOM BEAD bull DIY BRACELET Learn to loom your own beautiful beaded bracelet looms beads and all you need is included in this 2hr workshop Hosted by NI Metis Beading Circle 915 am - 1115 am 115 pm - 330 pm $10 for Non-Members
WORK WITH LEATHER bull DIY SUEDE POUCHMake a beautiful little pouch using suede leather and decorate it in contemporary or traditional style Leather sinew strap and more all provided for you at this 2hr workshop Hosted by NI Metis Beading Circle 10 am - Noon 130 pm - 330 pm $10 for Non-Members
GUIDED HIKE WITH BUD LOGAN bull QUATSE HATCHERY TRAILLearn about the extensive local edibles and medicinals the North Island has to offer from Adventurer and Naturalist Bud Logan while exploring the Quatse River region Please Register - Everyone welcome Meet at Quatse Hatchery parking lot 10 am 130 pm
WINTER WELLNESS HEALTH WITHKIMBERLEY BLACK Registered DietitianJoin us for a healthy light breakfast followed by the presentation Review of Foods amp Diabetes plus DIY Seasoning Shaker and Rosehip Jam projects on site Breakfast and all supplies provided Breakfast 9 am presentation 930 am$10 for Non-Members
SATURDAY 17 | MORNING amp AFTERNOON
METIS MEMBERSHIP DRIVESATURDAY amp SUNDAYNI Metis Association will have an administration table on site for membership applications come talk to us about joining the Association and the benefits for you and your family Hoodies t-shirts sashes beadwork and more for sale
North Island Metis Association bull 123a - 740 Robron Road bull Campbell River BC V9W 6J7 bull 2502877417 bull nimetis88gmailcom bull nimetiscom
NORTH ISLAND METIS ASSOCIATIONMini ConferenceFebruary 17 amp 18 2018Kwalilas Hotel bull Port HardyOpen to NI Metis Association Members amp Guests bull All Ages
SUNDAY 18 | MORNING ONLY
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGSunday April 15 2018 1-4 pm
Robron Centre 740 Robron Road Campbell River
TO REGISTER OR FOR INFONI Metis Office 2502877417nimetis88gmailcom
I s s u e 14 | C O M PASS M A G A Z I N E | 3 1W W WC O M PASS M A G A Z I N E C A
H E A LT H amp W E L L N E SS
NEW | Art Reproduction Digital Giclee in Museum
Archival Qualityamp On-Site Photography
NEW | Writing ServicesCopy Writing Grant Writing
amp Editing Services
Professional Graphic Design
Marketing amp Promotional Print Services
Business amp Accounting Print Materials
Publishing
YOU ORDER WE DELIVERwersquore more
than justprinting
WWWKIKISCOMMUNICATIONSCA
Proud Publisher of COMPASS MAGAZINESHARING THE DIRECTION OF VANCOUVER ISLAND COMMUNITIES
wwwcompassmagazineca
2100 PARK ROAD | CAMPBELL RIVER BC V9W 4P7 | 2502031880 | KEPSOURMAILCOM
CONNECT WITH US
3 2 | C O M PASS M A G A Z I N E | I s s u e 14 W W WC O M PASS M A G A Z I N E C A
H E A LT H amp W E L L N E SS
Part of BCrsquos working coast
I s s u e 14 | C O M PASS M A G A Z I N E | 2 7W W WC O M PASS M A G A Z I N E C A
H E A LT H amp W E L L N E SS
Chad is the owner of Fitness Etc in Campbell River Courtenay Parksville He and his staff are always here to help Whether its product knowledge or help with diet and training advice they are here for you wwwfitness-etcca
FITNESS ETC Chad Braithwaite
With the New Years resolution crowd in full swing this time of year in every local gym across Canada I have decided to focus this month on the Top 10 gym peevesNow this isnt every peeve but these are the most common ones that will drive the average person up the wall So please remember that when you go to the gym it comes down to RE-SPECT for others that are there to do the same thing you are
Unracked WeightsBy far the most common complaint among regular gym-go-ers is that of un-racked weights Be it dumbbells kettlebells weight plates or bars lifters who are disrespectful enough to leave equipment scattered on the floor flat out SUCK Theres no nice way to state it Rather than do the courteous (and proper) thing and pick up after themselves these individuals leave things strewn about weaving a path of destruction that would make a crazed military general envious No matter if youre lifting 40 lbs or 400 lbs re-rack the weights when youre done
People on Cell PhonesOh to be a lifter in the glory days of bodybuilding with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno You know when people were actually focused on lifting weights at the gym and not talking on cell phones While modern times have done won-ders for portable communication devices the downside is that these same smartphones are attached to the hands and ears of every bro and girl at the gym Heads up cell phone addicts mdash the gym is for LIFTING not talking texting or insta-snapping and face-gramming your friends
People with CamerasThese days every guy or girl with some sort of camera thinks heshe is a celebrity or YouTube star in the making These wannabe fitness celebs troll in and around the gym with their handy camera and filming crew shooting everything from their foam rolling to cool down and everything in between Rather
than focus on actually lifting these folks are focused getting the proper lighting set to make their bicep or glute look picture perfect Do everyone a favor and save the camera antics for your own time not when the rest of us are making gains
Not using HeadphonesHaving the right music playing during your workout can help you get an edge and grind out an extra rep or two while train-ing The wonders of modern technology have given us the ability to listen to our own preferred music rather than the ir-ritating techno or emo-rock blasted in corporate gyms across the country
However there are those individuals who absolutely refuse to use headphones with their audio playerscell phones and feel the need to share their music preferences with the other 25 people in the gym Listen we each have our own music likes and genres You might enjoy listening to Bieber on constant repeat but the rest of us could really do without that crap
ScreamingThere must be a scientific study somewhere in the bro maga-zines that proves that grunting shouting and screaming helps you lift more weights Theres no other explanation for why the muscle-bound bros at the gym scream incessantly even while doing their warm-ups Sure if youre going for a 1RM max squat or deadlift you might be compelled to scream out of sheer exertion but more often than not your screaming is setting you up for a hard jab in the throat
Broken Water FountainMost days gym rats are walking around with gallon jugs of water (which is completely unnecessary in its own right But for those of us using a standard shaker or reusable water bottle nothing is more irritating than trying to fill up your water bottle before or during your workout and the water fountain is broken How is this even possible Continued on next page
Chads Top Ten
GYM PET PEEVES
2 8 | C O M PASS M A G A Z I N E | I s s u e 14 W W WC O M PASS M A G A Z I N E C A
H E A LT H amp W E L L N E SS
Heartstrong Fitness provides one-on-one kinesiology exercise physiology and personal training programming to clients across the North Island The ultimate goal is to increase physical literacy across the ages across the island and help North Islanders be their most active and healthy selves heartstrongfitnesscom
OUR FOCUS IS YOUR FAMILYPROUDLY SERVING ALL COMMUNITIES IN THE NORTH ISLAND
Sandra TriplettFUNERAL DIRECTOR
Boyds Staff are available to you 24 hours a day seven days a week
BOYDrsquoS FUNERAL SERVICES 1 1040 - 9TH AVENUECAMPBELL RIVER BC 250-287-2240 | 1-855-866-2240WWWCAMPBELLRIVERFUNERALSCOM
Puddles of SweatYes during intense weight lifting youre going to sweat and when in a particularly poorly ventilated gym youre likely to be dripping in sweat No matter how much or little you do sweat or how well (poorly) the place is air-conditioned there is NO excuse for leaving a giant puddle of your DNA on the floor machine bench or exercise mat You wouldnt want to lay back on somebody elses giant pool of sweat and the rest of us dont want to touch yours If youre a profuse sweater carry a towel with you around the gym and wipe up after yourself
ExhibitionistsFortunately most people are considerate enough to walk around the gym in remotely acceptable clothing The same cant be said for the locker room There are showers stalls and changing rooms for a reason You might have the phy-sique of Adonis reincarnate but the rest of the people in the locker room dont need a front row seat to your private show-ing of the Full Monty
Set InterruptersWe all know this guy hes the one that comes up to you in the middle of doing leg press and asks Can I hop in real quick
While youre focused on not getting crushed by the stack of plates on each side of the machine this bozo is wondering if he can interrupt your workout so he can keep his circuit train-ing routine going unimpeded If someone is training and not wasting time or taking excessively long breaks at a certain sta-tion have some freaking patience and wait until theyre done
Hogging MachinesBuilding off the previous pet peeve comes the guy at the gym who hogs the machine This is the guy who continues to oc-cupy a machine talking to other bros or texting on his phone between sets or even worse after hes completely finished If youre going to take a 10-minute break between sets get off the machine and let other people work in
Have some respectThe gym is a sacred environment and when youre worship-ping at the temple of gains show some respect for the loca-tion and those in attendance If youre guilty of one or sev-eral of these gym pet peeves consider doing some personal homework on yourself and fix these annoying habits Other-wise build your own personal gym at home where you can do whatever you want however you want
I s s u e 14 | C O M PASS M A G A Z I N E | 2 9W W WC O M PASS M A G A Z I N E C A
HEARTSTRONG Sarah Wright
70 years ago humans had a lot more physical work to do in their day to day life Today it takes effort to get moving and get active Kids were able to roam a lot farther from home which meant more unorganized physical activity and the opportuni-ty to build skills around decision making which leads to more confidence
On the flip side of that wersquove come a long way in terms of fig-uring out how to help people move better more efficiently and with more confidence How much exercise or activity do you really need to do A term called Physical Literacy has become a very hot topic over the last few years
The International Physical Literacy Association describes it as the motivation confidence physical competence knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engage-ment in physical activities (Whitehead 2016)
Many middle aged clients have become inactive as a result of both less inherent and automatic physical activity in their day to day lives but also because they may lack the skills and knowledge on how to get moving in a variety of different ways ndash either they havenrsquot been active in the past or a condition has changed the way they need to move There is no one perfect way our bodies need variety and most importantly we need to do the things we enjoy this encourages physical emotional spiritual and mental health and also means we will stick with it
Physical Literacy is a new catch phrase that encompasses a positive attitude towards being active and having the physical skills to do it The focus is mainly on giving children the chance to learn about their bodies on a variety of surfaces challenge themselves and ultimately have the confidence to try new things
I encourage you to ask your childrenrsquos coaches if they know what physical literacy is and whether every child they come in contact with is going to leave every practice with a positive feeling
Support FreedomPeace of Mind
Visit BerwickRetirementcom
Support Freedom Peace of MindAgnat et volorias sitis volut iusdani scipsuntione alis sus accullest tem et volupid quidunt restia illent ma doluptatur Vidiam reratia is commo quamusae pori voluptas secus et
Find out more about The Berwick Waytrade ndash Ask one of our Senior Living Experts Today
Life at Berwick allows you the freedom to be as engaged and as social as you desire We offer vibrant senior residences created by caring people where the individual needs of our people always come first
Visit Berwick for more information or for a curiosity tour See how we can help you create a lsquohomersquo right here with us mdash a place where you can experience being part of a community againYour home Our hospitalityLetrsquos start a conversation todayFind out more about The Berwick WaytradeAsk one of our Senior Living Experts today
1 3 5 3 1 6 T H A V E N U E C A M P B E L L R I V E R | 2 5 0 8 5 0 1 3 5 3
Physical Literacy
Sarah Wright is a Certified Exercise Physiologist and Practicing Kinesiologist and co-owner of Heart Strong Fitness
3 0 | C O M PASS M A G A Z I N E | I s s u e 14 W W WC O M PASS M A G A Z I N E C A
H E A LT H amp W E L L N E SS
BEING HUMAN James L Anderson
The Human Dream
We Humans today are on a collision course where civilization and our biosphere may not survive The tiny cabal of supreme elite now ruling us cannot save us Those Global Fools think it is ldquotheirrdquo world It is not It is OURS It is ours to lose
Somehow we have to come together and believe we can change the world again It is time you and I reach be-yond our desperate separate lives and stand together as one life force and do the impossible hand in hand
We must make it through
The finest thing any of our leaders can do for us is to truly believe in each of us enough so that they inspire us to be more than we thought we could possibly become Our life force has done the impossible before We must do it again
Deep within us each of us has the potential to leave behind our primitive state of mind and become one
PART 1
whole golden new civilization together
We have always secretly known that Universe would one day summon the life spirit inside us to a final con-vergence with the reason why you and I were given the gift of life It is the lesson of life and eternity It is what Universe means
Deep inside in the heart center we have known thatthere will come a point where Humankind and Uni-verse itself will be poised finally on the fulcrum of eternity on the threshold of total oblivion or a new dawnhellip a new dream This is that point This is that dream
Human beings must learn to truly care for each other or Humankind will perish from this earth
We either live together or die apart
wwwjames-l-andersoncom
LEARN TO LOOM BEAD bull DIY BRACELET Learn to loom your own beautiful beaded bracelet looms beads and all you need is included in this 2hr workshop Hosted by NI Metis Beading Circle 915 am - 1115 am 115 pm - 330 pm $10 for Non-Members
WORK WITH LEATHER bull DIY SUEDE POUCHMake a beautiful little pouch using suede leather and decorate it in contemporary or traditional style Leather sinew strap and more all provided for you at this 2hr workshop Hosted by NI Metis Beading Circle 10 am - Noon 130 pm - 330 pm $10 for Non-Members
GUIDED HIKE WITH BUD LOGAN bull QUATSE HATCHERY TRAILLearn about the extensive local edibles and medicinals the North Island has to offer from Adventurer and Naturalist Bud Logan while exploring the Quatse River region Please Register - Everyone welcome Meet at Quatse Hatchery parking lot 10 am 130 pm
WINTER WELLNESS HEALTH WITHKIMBERLEY BLACK Registered DietitianJoin us for a healthy light breakfast followed by the presentation Review of Foods amp Diabetes plus DIY Seasoning Shaker and Rosehip Jam projects on site Breakfast and all supplies provided Breakfast 9 am presentation 930 am$10 for Non-Members
SATURDAY 17 | MORNING amp AFTERNOON
METIS MEMBERSHIP DRIVESATURDAY amp SUNDAYNI Metis Association will have an administration table on site for membership applications come talk to us about joining the Association and the benefits for you and your family Hoodies t-shirts sashes beadwork and more for sale
North Island Metis Association bull 123a - 740 Robron Road bull Campbell River BC V9W 6J7 bull 2502877417 bull nimetis88gmailcom bull nimetiscom
NORTH ISLAND METIS ASSOCIATIONMini ConferenceFebruary 17 amp 18 2018Kwalilas Hotel bull Port HardyOpen to NI Metis Association Members amp Guests bull All Ages
SUNDAY 18 | MORNING ONLY
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGSunday April 15 2018 1-4 pm
Robron Centre 740 Robron Road Campbell River
TO REGISTER OR FOR INFONI Metis Office 2502877417nimetis88gmailcom
I s s u e 14 | C O M PASS M A G A Z I N E | 3 1W W WC O M PASS M A G A Z I N E C A
H E A LT H amp W E L L N E SS
NEW | Art Reproduction Digital Giclee in Museum
Archival Qualityamp On-Site Photography
NEW | Writing ServicesCopy Writing Grant Writing
amp Editing Services
Professional Graphic Design
Marketing amp Promotional Print Services
Business amp Accounting Print Materials
Publishing
YOU ORDER WE DELIVERwersquore more
than justprinting
WWWKIKISCOMMUNICATIONSCA
Proud Publisher of COMPASS MAGAZINESHARING THE DIRECTION OF VANCOUVER ISLAND COMMUNITIES
wwwcompassmagazineca
2100 PARK ROAD | CAMPBELL RIVER BC V9W 4P7 | 2502031880 | KEPSOURMAILCOM
CONNECT WITH US
3 2 | C O M PASS M A G A Z I N E | I s s u e 14 W W WC O M PASS M A G A Z I N E C A
H E A LT H amp W E L L N E SS
Part of BCrsquos working coast
2 8 | C O M PASS M A G A Z I N E | I s s u e 14 W W WC O M PASS M A G A Z I N E C A
H E A LT H amp W E L L N E SS
Heartstrong Fitness provides one-on-one kinesiology exercise physiology and personal training programming to clients across the North Island The ultimate goal is to increase physical literacy across the ages across the island and help North Islanders be their most active and healthy selves heartstrongfitnesscom
OUR FOCUS IS YOUR FAMILYPROUDLY SERVING ALL COMMUNITIES IN THE NORTH ISLAND
Sandra TriplettFUNERAL DIRECTOR
Boyds Staff are available to you 24 hours a day seven days a week
BOYDrsquoS FUNERAL SERVICES 1 1040 - 9TH AVENUECAMPBELL RIVER BC 250-287-2240 | 1-855-866-2240WWWCAMPBELLRIVERFUNERALSCOM
Puddles of SweatYes during intense weight lifting youre going to sweat and when in a particularly poorly ventilated gym youre likely to be dripping in sweat No matter how much or little you do sweat or how well (poorly) the place is air-conditioned there is NO excuse for leaving a giant puddle of your DNA on the floor machine bench or exercise mat You wouldnt want to lay back on somebody elses giant pool of sweat and the rest of us dont want to touch yours If youre a profuse sweater carry a towel with you around the gym and wipe up after yourself
ExhibitionistsFortunately most people are considerate enough to walk around the gym in remotely acceptable clothing The same cant be said for the locker room There are showers stalls and changing rooms for a reason You might have the phy-sique of Adonis reincarnate but the rest of the people in the locker room dont need a front row seat to your private show-ing of the Full Monty
Set InterruptersWe all know this guy hes the one that comes up to you in the middle of doing leg press and asks Can I hop in real quick
While youre focused on not getting crushed by the stack of plates on each side of the machine this bozo is wondering if he can interrupt your workout so he can keep his circuit train-ing routine going unimpeded If someone is training and not wasting time or taking excessively long breaks at a certain sta-tion have some freaking patience and wait until theyre done
Hogging MachinesBuilding off the previous pet peeve comes the guy at the gym who hogs the machine This is the guy who continues to oc-cupy a machine talking to other bros or texting on his phone between sets or even worse after hes completely finished If youre going to take a 10-minute break between sets get off the machine and let other people work in
Have some respectThe gym is a sacred environment and when youre worship-ping at the temple of gains show some respect for the loca-tion and those in attendance If youre guilty of one or sev-eral of these gym pet peeves consider doing some personal homework on yourself and fix these annoying habits Other-wise build your own personal gym at home where you can do whatever you want however you want
I s s u e 14 | C O M PASS M A G A Z I N E | 2 9W W WC O M PASS M A G A Z I N E C A
HEARTSTRONG Sarah Wright
70 years ago humans had a lot more physical work to do in their day to day life Today it takes effort to get moving and get active Kids were able to roam a lot farther from home which meant more unorganized physical activity and the opportuni-ty to build skills around decision making which leads to more confidence
On the flip side of that wersquove come a long way in terms of fig-uring out how to help people move better more efficiently and with more confidence How much exercise or activity do you really need to do A term called Physical Literacy has become a very hot topic over the last few years
The International Physical Literacy Association describes it as the motivation confidence physical competence knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engage-ment in physical activities (Whitehead 2016)
Many middle aged clients have become inactive as a result of both less inherent and automatic physical activity in their day to day lives but also because they may lack the skills and knowledge on how to get moving in a variety of different ways ndash either they havenrsquot been active in the past or a condition has changed the way they need to move There is no one perfect way our bodies need variety and most importantly we need to do the things we enjoy this encourages physical emotional spiritual and mental health and also means we will stick with it
Physical Literacy is a new catch phrase that encompasses a positive attitude towards being active and having the physical skills to do it The focus is mainly on giving children the chance to learn about their bodies on a variety of surfaces challenge themselves and ultimately have the confidence to try new things
I encourage you to ask your childrenrsquos coaches if they know what physical literacy is and whether every child they come in contact with is going to leave every practice with a positive feeling
Support FreedomPeace of Mind
Visit BerwickRetirementcom
Support Freedom Peace of MindAgnat et volorias sitis volut iusdani scipsuntione alis sus accullest tem et volupid quidunt restia illent ma doluptatur Vidiam reratia is commo quamusae pori voluptas secus et
Find out more about The Berwick Waytrade ndash Ask one of our Senior Living Experts Today
Life at Berwick allows you the freedom to be as engaged and as social as you desire We offer vibrant senior residences created by caring people where the individual needs of our people always come first
Visit Berwick for more information or for a curiosity tour See how we can help you create a lsquohomersquo right here with us mdash a place where you can experience being part of a community againYour home Our hospitalityLetrsquos start a conversation todayFind out more about The Berwick WaytradeAsk one of our Senior Living Experts today
1 3 5 3 1 6 T H A V E N U E C A M P B E L L R I V E R | 2 5 0 8 5 0 1 3 5 3
Physical Literacy
Sarah Wright is a Certified Exercise Physiologist and Practicing Kinesiologist and co-owner of Heart Strong Fitness
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H E A LT H amp W E L L N E SS
BEING HUMAN James L Anderson
The Human Dream
We Humans today are on a collision course where civilization and our biosphere may not survive The tiny cabal of supreme elite now ruling us cannot save us Those Global Fools think it is ldquotheirrdquo world It is not It is OURS It is ours to lose
Somehow we have to come together and believe we can change the world again It is time you and I reach be-yond our desperate separate lives and stand together as one life force and do the impossible hand in hand
We must make it through
The finest thing any of our leaders can do for us is to truly believe in each of us enough so that they inspire us to be more than we thought we could possibly become Our life force has done the impossible before We must do it again
Deep within us each of us has the potential to leave behind our primitive state of mind and become one
PART 1
whole golden new civilization together
We have always secretly known that Universe would one day summon the life spirit inside us to a final con-vergence with the reason why you and I were given the gift of life It is the lesson of life and eternity It is what Universe means
Deep inside in the heart center we have known thatthere will come a point where Humankind and Uni-verse itself will be poised finally on the fulcrum of eternity on the threshold of total oblivion or a new dawnhellip a new dream This is that point This is that dream
Human beings must learn to truly care for each other or Humankind will perish from this earth
We either live together or die apart
wwwjames-l-andersoncom
LEARN TO LOOM BEAD bull DIY BRACELET Learn to loom your own beautiful beaded bracelet looms beads and all you need is included in this 2hr workshop Hosted by NI Metis Beading Circle 915 am - 1115 am 115 pm - 330 pm $10 for Non-Members
WORK WITH LEATHER bull DIY SUEDE POUCHMake a beautiful little pouch using suede leather and decorate it in contemporary or traditional style Leather sinew strap and more all provided for you at this 2hr workshop Hosted by NI Metis Beading Circle 10 am - Noon 130 pm - 330 pm $10 for Non-Members
GUIDED HIKE WITH BUD LOGAN bull QUATSE HATCHERY TRAILLearn about the extensive local edibles and medicinals the North Island has to offer from Adventurer and Naturalist Bud Logan while exploring the Quatse River region Please Register - Everyone welcome Meet at Quatse Hatchery parking lot 10 am 130 pm
WINTER WELLNESS HEALTH WITHKIMBERLEY BLACK Registered DietitianJoin us for a healthy light breakfast followed by the presentation Review of Foods amp Diabetes plus DIY Seasoning Shaker and Rosehip Jam projects on site Breakfast and all supplies provided Breakfast 9 am presentation 930 am$10 for Non-Members
SATURDAY 17 | MORNING amp AFTERNOON
METIS MEMBERSHIP DRIVESATURDAY amp SUNDAYNI Metis Association will have an administration table on site for membership applications come talk to us about joining the Association and the benefits for you and your family Hoodies t-shirts sashes beadwork and more for sale
North Island Metis Association bull 123a - 740 Robron Road bull Campbell River BC V9W 6J7 bull 2502877417 bull nimetis88gmailcom bull nimetiscom
NORTH ISLAND METIS ASSOCIATIONMini ConferenceFebruary 17 amp 18 2018Kwalilas Hotel bull Port HardyOpen to NI Metis Association Members amp Guests bull All Ages
SUNDAY 18 | MORNING ONLY
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGSunday April 15 2018 1-4 pm
Robron Centre 740 Robron Road Campbell River
TO REGISTER OR FOR INFONI Metis Office 2502877417nimetis88gmailcom
I s s u e 14 | C O M PASS M A G A Z I N E | 3 1W W WC O M PASS M A G A Z I N E C A
H E A LT H amp W E L L N E SS
NEW | Art Reproduction Digital Giclee in Museum
Archival Qualityamp On-Site Photography
NEW | Writing ServicesCopy Writing Grant Writing
amp Editing Services
Professional Graphic Design
Marketing amp Promotional Print Services
Business amp Accounting Print Materials
Publishing
YOU ORDER WE DELIVERwersquore more
than justprinting
WWWKIKISCOMMUNICATIONSCA
Proud Publisher of COMPASS MAGAZINESHARING THE DIRECTION OF VANCOUVER ISLAND COMMUNITIES
wwwcompassmagazineca
2100 PARK ROAD | CAMPBELL RIVER BC V9W 4P7 | 2502031880 | KEPSOURMAILCOM
CONNECT WITH US
3 2 | C O M PASS M A G A Z I N E | I s s u e 14 W W WC O M PASS M A G A Z I N E C A
H E A LT H amp W E L L N E SS
Part of BCrsquos working coast
I s s u e 14 | C O M PASS M A G A Z I N E | 2 9W W WC O M PASS M A G A Z I N E C A
HEARTSTRONG Sarah Wright
70 years ago humans had a lot more physical work to do in their day to day life Today it takes effort to get moving and get active Kids were able to roam a lot farther from home which meant more unorganized physical activity and the opportuni-ty to build skills around decision making which leads to more confidence
On the flip side of that wersquove come a long way in terms of fig-uring out how to help people move better more efficiently and with more confidence How much exercise or activity do you really need to do A term called Physical Literacy has become a very hot topic over the last few years
The International Physical Literacy Association describes it as the motivation confidence physical competence knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engage-ment in physical activities (Whitehead 2016)
Many middle aged clients have become inactive as a result of both less inherent and automatic physical activity in their day to day lives but also because they may lack the skills and knowledge on how to get moving in a variety of different ways ndash either they havenrsquot been active in the past or a condition has changed the way they need to move There is no one perfect way our bodies need variety and most importantly we need to do the things we enjoy this encourages physical emotional spiritual and mental health and also means we will stick with it
Physical Literacy is a new catch phrase that encompasses a positive attitude towards being active and having the physical skills to do it The focus is mainly on giving children the chance to learn about their bodies on a variety of surfaces challenge themselves and ultimately have the confidence to try new things
I encourage you to ask your childrenrsquos coaches if they know what physical literacy is and whether every child they come in contact with is going to leave every practice with a positive feeling
Support FreedomPeace of Mind
Visit BerwickRetirementcom
Support Freedom Peace of MindAgnat et volorias sitis volut iusdani scipsuntione alis sus accullest tem et volupid quidunt restia illent ma doluptatur Vidiam reratia is commo quamusae pori voluptas secus et
Find out more about The Berwick Waytrade ndash Ask one of our Senior Living Experts Today
Life at Berwick allows you the freedom to be as engaged and as social as you desire We offer vibrant senior residences created by caring people where the individual needs of our people always come first
Visit Berwick for more information or for a curiosity tour See how we can help you create a lsquohomersquo right here with us mdash a place where you can experience being part of a community againYour home Our hospitalityLetrsquos start a conversation todayFind out more about The Berwick WaytradeAsk one of our Senior Living Experts today
1 3 5 3 1 6 T H A V E N U E C A M P B E L L R I V E R | 2 5 0 8 5 0 1 3 5 3
Physical Literacy
Sarah Wright is a Certified Exercise Physiologist and Practicing Kinesiologist and co-owner of Heart Strong Fitness
3 0 | C O M PASS M A G A Z I N E | I s s u e 14 W W WC O M PASS M A G A Z I N E C A
H E A LT H amp W E L L N E SS
BEING HUMAN James L Anderson
The Human Dream
We Humans today are on a collision course where civilization and our biosphere may not survive The tiny cabal of supreme elite now ruling us cannot save us Those Global Fools think it is ldquotheirrdquo world It is not It is OURS It is ours to lose
Somehow we have to come together and believe we can change the world again It is time you and I reach be-yond our desperate separate lives and stand together as one life force and do the impossible hand in hand
We must make it through
The finest thing any of our leaders can do for us is to truly believe in each of us enough so that they inspire us to be more than we thought we could possibly become Our life force has done the impossible before We must do it again
Deep within us each of us has the potential to leave behind our primitive state of mind and become one
PART 1
whole golden new civilization together
We have always secretly known that Universe would one day summon the life spirit inside us to a final con-vergence with the reason why you and I were given the gift of life It is the lesson of life and eternity It is what Universe means
Deep inside in the heart center we have known thatthere will come a point where Humankind and Uni-verse itself will be poised finally on the fulcrum of eternity on the threshold of total oblivion or a new dawnhellip a new dream This is that point This is that dream
Human beings must learn to truly care for each other or Humankind will perish from this earth
We either live together or die apart
wwwjames-l-andersoncom
LEARN TO LOOM BEAD bull DIY BRACELET Learn to loom your own beautiful beaded bracelet looms beads and all you need is included in this 2hr workshop Hosted by NI Metis Beading Circle 915 am - 1115 am 115 pm - 330 pm $10 for Non-Members
WORK WITH LEATHER bull DIY SUEDE POUCHMake a beautiful little pouch using suede leather and decorate it in contemporary or traditional style Leather sinew strap and more all provided for you at this 2hr workshop Hosted by NI Metis Beading Circle 10 am - Noon 130 pm - 330 pm $10 for Non-Members
GUIDED HIKE WITH BUD LOGAN bull QUATSE HATCHERY TRAILLearn about the extensive local edibles and medicinals the North Island has to offer from Adventurer and Naturalist Bud Logan while exploring the Quatse River region Please Register - Everyone welcome Meet at Quatse Hatchery parking lot 10 am 130 pm
WINTER WELLNESS HEALTH WITHKIMBERLEY BLACK Registered DietitianJoin us for a healthy light breakfast followed by the presentation Review of Foods amp Diabetes plus DIY Seasoning Shaker and Rosehip Jam projects on site Breakfast and all supplies provided Breakfast 9 am presentation 930 am$10 for Non-Members
SATURDAY 17 | MORNING amp AFTERNOON
METIS MEMBERSHIP DRIVESATURDAY amp SUNDAYNI Metis Association will have an administration table on site for membership applications come talk to us about joining the Association and the benefits for you and your family Hoodies t-shirts sashes beadwork and more for sale
North Island Metis Association bull 123a - 740 Robron Road bull Campbell River BC V9W 6J7 bull 2502877417 bull nimetis88gmailcom bull nimetiscom
NORTH ISLAND METIS ASSOCIATIONMini ConferenceFebruary 17 amp 18 2018Kwalilas Hotel bull Port HardyOpen to NI Metis Association Members amp Guests bull All Ages
SUNDAY 18 | MORNING ONLY
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGSunday April 15 2018 1-4 pm
Robron Centre 740 Robron Road Campbell River
TO REGISTER OR FOR INFONI Metis Office 2502877417nimetis88gmailcom
I s s u e 14 | C O M PASS M A G A Z I N E | 3 1W W WC O M PASS M A G A Z I N E C A
H E A LT H amp W E L L N E SS
NEW | Art Reproduction Digital Giclee in Museum
Archival Qualityamp On-Site Photography
NEW | Writing ServicesCopy Writing Grant Writing
amp Editing Services
Professional Graphic Design
Marketing amp Promotional Print Services
Business amp Accounting Print Materials
Publishing
YOU ORDER WE DELIVERwersquore more
than justprinting
WWWKIKISCOMMUNICATIONSCA
Proud Publisher of COMPASS MAGAZINESHARING THE DIRECTION OF VANCOUVER ISLAND COMMUNITIES
wwwcompassmagazineca
2100 PARK ROAD | CAMPBELL RIVER BC V9W 4P7 | 2502031880 | KEPSOURMAILCOM
CONNECT WITH US
3 2 | C O M PASS M A G A Z I N E | I s s u e 14 W W WC O M PASS M A G A Z I N E C A
H E A LT H amp W E L L N E SS
Part of BCrsquos working coast
3 0 | C O M PASS M A G A Z I N E | I s s u e 14 W W WC O M PASS M A G A Z I N E C A
H E A LT H amp W E L L N E SS
BEING HUMAN James L Anderson
The Human Dream
We Humans today are on a collision course where civilization and our biosphere may not survive The tiny cabal of supreme elite now ruling us cannot save us Those Global Fools think it is ldquotheirrdquo world It is not It is OURS It is ours to lose
Somehow we have to come together and believe we can change the world again It is time you and I reach be-yond our desperate separate lives and stand together as one life force and do the impossible hand in hand
We must make it through
The finest thing any of our leaders can do for us is to truly believe in each of us enough so that they inspire us to be more than we thought we could possibly become Our life force has done the impossible before We must do it again
Deep within us each of us has the potential to leave behind our primitive state of mind and become one
PART 1
whole golden new civilization together
We have always secretly known that Universe would one day summon the life spirit inside us to a final con-vergence with the reason why you and I were given the gift of life It is the lesson of life and eternity It is what Universe means
Deep inside in the heart center we have known thatthere will come a point where Humankind and Uni-verse itself will be poised finally on the fulcrum of eternity on the threshold of total oblivion or a new dawnhellip a new dream This is that point This is that dream
Human beings must learn to truly care for each other or Humankind will perish from this earth
We either live together or die apart
wwwjames-l-andersoncom
LEARN TO LOOM BEAD bull DIY BRACELET Learn to loom your own beautiful beaded bracelet looms beads and all you need is included in this 2hr workshop Hosted by NI Metis Beading Circle 915 am - 1115 am 115 pm - 330 pm $10 for Non-Members
WORK WITH LEATHER bull DIY SUEDE POUCHMake a beautiful little pouch using suede leather and decorate it in contemporary or traditional style Leather sinew strap and more all provided for you at this 2hr workshop Hosted by NI Metis Beading Circle 10 am - Noon 130 pm - 330 pm $10 for Non-Members
GUIDED HIKE WITH BUD LOGAN bull QUATSE HATCHERY TRAILLearn about the extensive local edibles and medicinals the North Island has to offer from Adventurer and Naturalist Bud Logan while exploring the Quatse River region Please Register - Everyone welcome Meet at Quatse Hatchery parking lot 10 am 130 pm
WINTER WELLNESS HEALTH WITHKIMBERLEY BLACK Registered DietitianJoin us for a healthy light breakfast followed by the presentation Review of Foods amp Diabetes plus DIY Seasoning Shaker and Rosehip Jam projects on site Breakfast and all supplies provided Breakfast 9 am presentation 930 am$10 for Non-Members
SATURDAY 17 | MORNING amp AFTERNOON
METIS MEMBERSHIP DRIVESATURDAY amp SUNDAYNI Metis Association will have an administration table on site for membership applications come talk to us about joining the Association and the benefits for you and your family Hoodies t-shirts sashes beadwork and more for sale
North Island Metis Association bull 123a - 740 Robron Road bull Campbell River BC V9W 6J7 bull 2502877417 bull nimetis88gmailcom bull nimetiscom
NORTH ISLAND METIS ASSOCIATIONMini ConferenceFebruary 17 amp 18 2018Kwalilas Hotel bull Port HardyOpen to NI Metis Association Members amp Guests bull All Ages
SUNDAY 18 | MORNING ONLY
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGSunday April 15 2018 1-4 pm
Robron Centre 740 Robron Road Campbell River
TO REGISTER OR FOR INFONI Metis Office 2502877417nimetis88gmailcom
I s s u e 14 | C O M PASS M A G A Z I N E | 3 1W W WC O M PASS M A G A Z I N E C A
H E A LT H amp W E L L N E SS
NEW | Art Reproduction Digital Giclee in Museum
Archival Qualityamp On-Site Photography
NEW | Writing ServicesCopy Writing Grant Writing
amp Editing Services
Professional Graphic Design
Marketing amp Promotional Print Services
Business amp Accounting Print Materials
Publishing
YOU ORDER WE DELIVERwersquore more
than justprinting
WWWKIKISCOMMUNICATIONSCA
Proud Publisher of COMPASS MAGAZINESHARING THE DIRECTION OF VANCOUVER ISLAND COMMUNITIES
wwwcompassmagazineca
2100 PARK ROAD | CAMPBELL RIVER BC V9W 4P7 | 2502031880 | KEPSOURMAILCOM
CONNECT WITH US
3 2 | C O M PASS M A G A Z I N E | I s s u e 14 W W WC O M PASS M A G A Z I N E C A
H E A LT H amp W E L L N E SS
Part of BCrsquos working coast
I s s u e 14 | C O M PASS M A G A Z I N E | 3 1W W WC O M PASS M A G A Z I N E C A
H E A LT H amp W E L L N E SS
NEW | Art Reproduction Digital Giclee in Museum
Archival Qualityamp On-Site Photography
NEW | Writing ServicesCopy Writing Grant Writing
amp Editing Services
Professional Graphic Design
Marketing amp Promotional Print Services
Business amp Accounting Print Materials
Publishing
YOU ORDER WE DELIVERwersquore more
than justprinting
WWWKIKISCOMMUNICATIONSCA
Proud Publisher of COMPASS MAGAZINESHARING THE DIRECTION OF VANCOUVER ISLAND COMMUNITIES
wwwcompassmagazineca
2100 PARK ROAD | CAMPBELL RIVER BC V9W 4P7 | 2502031880 | KEPSOURMAILCOM
CONNECT WITH US
3 2 | C O M PASS M A G A Z I N E | I s s u e 14 W W WC O M PASS M A G A Z I N E C A
H E A LT H amp W E L L N E SS
Part of BCrsquos working coast
3 2 | C O M PASS M A G A Z I N E | I s s u e 14 W W WC O M PASS M A G A Z I N E C A
H E A LT H amp W E L L N E SS
Part of BCrsquos working coast