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Volume 7 • Issue 5 September - October 2017

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PALLET CREATIONS Wooden it be Nice

BUENOS DIAZ BOVIN LAKE Hungry for Adventure Part 2

A TRAIL OF TWO CITIES Linking Communities

FABRICATING THE FUTURE WITH SHERRY KENNEDY

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Pallet Pleasers

Re-purposing items has become an integral part of our efforts to reduce waste. It not only helps the environment, it provides an opportunity to be creative. In the case of pallets, your creations can potentially save thousands of dollars in home renovations.

Buenos Diaz Bovin Lake

In part two of Hungry for Adventure, Thomas Porter takes us west to hike and explore the Bovin Lake region. After a day of hiking in the fresh air, he satisfies his hunger at the Twin Butte General Store. Both the region and the restaurant are well worth the visit.

Word on the Street

Here we have a sneak peek at some of the talented authors who will be part of the 7th annual Word on the Street Festival this September. The day will be filled with something for everyone, including face painting, food vendors, workshops and over 20 authors.

You don’t want to miss it!

A Trail of Two Cities

Christina Scott explores exciting plans for a 14 kilometer asphalt pathway connecting Lethbridge and Coaldale that will run from Henderson Lake to The Birds of Prey Centre in Coaldale. This is a fantastic idea whose time has come!

Fabricating the Future

Lethbridge born Singer/Songwriter, Sherry Kennedy talks to us about her new venture creating wearable art designed from her paintings to music.

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From The Publisher Fall in Southern Alberta is an absolutely beautiful time of year, with a full palette of earthy tones from rust to orange to red and every color in between against a backdrop of the Rocky mountains in the distance.

We are very unique geographically, and I’m always in awe of the mere variety of scenery we enjoy in this area of Alberta during any given season.

With fall comes our last chance for completing outdoor renovations before winter arrives. This issue, we share with you some great ideas to improve your home using recycled pallets. You’ll be surprised at the many projects possible with pallets, and the beauty is, they are mostly free!

September is the time we look forward to the “Word on the Street” festival. The Lethbridge Public Library has provided us a preview of just a few of the many talented authors taking part in this year’s festival. This annual event is always well worth taking in and provides a full day of entertainment for everyone.

Thomas Porter takes us on part two of his “Hungry for Adventure” series. As always, Thomas finds fascinating destinations to visit in our backcountry as well as some of the best places to eat after a long day of exploring.

Christina Scott speaks with Henry Doeve of the Link Pathway Society about the very exciting plans to create a pathway linking Lethbridge to Coaldale. This asphalt path will contain a staging area at both ends, picnic tables, washrooms, interpretive signs and rest areas. The path will start at the existing path at Henderson Lake and continue to the Birds of Prey Centre in Coaldale.

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We spoke with Lethbridge native Sherry Kennedy a number of years ago (2013) about her Foundation of the Arts program and her love of painting to music. Sherry’s most recent venture is creating a clothing line using her paintings as the design on the fabric. The project is only six months in, but Sherry already has a full line of clothing that has been met with a resounding success!

We continue our “Discount Daze” promotion to give you the opportunity to buy from some of your favourite local businesses at 50% off. All you need to do is go to our “Discount Daze” tab on our website to take advantage of their offers.

There is no end to the stories, talent and exciting projects on the horizon in Southern Alberta. At this time, I’d like to give a special thanks to Gwen Thomas of Taber.

Gwen has come to us with several great ideas for stories and volunteers her time to make sure Taber residents receive copies of Quirk. Thank you, Gwen, you are much appreciated.

It's always a treat to share each issue of Quirk with you, the reader, as it comes into fruition. It’s because of you and your support that we are able to continue and grow.

It’s all about you, Lethbridge… enjoy!

Letter to the Editor I've followed your work for awhile now and just love the magazine!

Just wanted to say great job keep up the great work.

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I was sorting through some boxes a few weeks ago, as we all do, thinking of de-cluttering, down-sizing and generally making my life better. It’s a journey that always begins with a sense of purpose – and ends with me sitting on the floor on a protracted trip down memory lane. During this particular excursion into the past, I dug up a little box containing these medals, which despite being important honors, have never really seen the light of day. I’ve kept them in a little box for a very long time, shrouded in dust and awkward embarrassment. And for the first time ever, I wondered why.

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Of course I blame society…while seeing clearly that I also had a hand in the dastardly deed. You see, I had allowed myself to believe displaying my honors would be boastful; that recognizing areas in which I’m better than my peers is morally wrong. But this misplaced idea of equal merit has only suppressed merit. We no longer wave flags for accomplishment, only for identity. But as I pulled these little tokens out of their burial place and smiled, recollecting the journey they represent, I saw clearly that my accomplishments are a far bigger part of my identity than anything ever could be. When it comes to pride we seem to have swung an ideological pendulum to an extreme that teaches us to diminish our individual value in an effort to

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“We could all freely find our own way of winning at life.

make all people equally valuable. But when we picture all people as being the same, we don’t truthfully see any of them at all.

I love being a woman and I love my heritage. They are indeed in important part of my identity. But I didn’t earn these things or even choose them. Young people are taught to categorize each other and wear their labels proudly, but where is the humanity in that? Better to be proud of the good and exceptional and difficult things we do and let the incidentals remain incidental. If only we could understand how beautifully moral it is to exceed our peers in some places, and be completely overshadowed in others. Then we could celebrate and be celebrated without envy or guilt. We could all freely find our own way of winning at life. And we could appreciate each other’s contributions with our whole hearts.

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Pallet Pleasers

By Jean Van Kleek

Using a pallet as a garden bed

Over the past few years, wood pallet projects have become very popular among DIYers. There are several reasons for this. They reuse what would be trash, so there is the upcycle factor that people feel good about. Wood can also be very expensive and with most pallets being found for free, it makes your project cost virtually nothing. Stressed wood has become a sought after commodity, and often times you can find old wood pallets that will fit the bill.

Rustic is in vogue, and what is more rustic than pallets? Having said that, the main reason for creating pallet projects is that it’s fun. You don’t have to be a carpenter and there are projects for every level of expertise. Pallets are essentially Legos for adults because they can be turned into just about anything with minimal effort or skill.

Some projects don’t require any expertise at all.

There are projects for pallets “as is”. For instance, they can be used to frame a garden space to place planters or lawn ornaments on.

Another very clever idea is to use pallets with wider gaps between the boards as a raised garden. The rows are already neatly divided and it looks great! It’s also very easy to create raised garden boxes. Another project that takes minimal breaking down of the pallet is a tool holder shelf or storage shelf.

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When looking for pallets keep in mind the type of project you will be working on. If it is a deck, bench or other project that needs to support weight, look for the hardwood pallets. They are strong and can handle a lot of weight. There are also lighter pine pallets that work well for walls or other decorative features. Where do you find pallets? There are many choices of places Pallet crates planter to hunt for pallets. If you need quite a few, stores like Canadian Tire or Costco are good choices for clean, well made pallets. The nicest pallets come from dry goods industries.

They're usually shipping a lightweight, dry product, so there's no spillage, contamination or stains to worry about.

Pallet tool shelf

“Beautiful feature walls can be created with pallet boards.The distressed boards can be used for a stunning rustic look.”

Pallet feature wall

Most businesses leave them outside for the taking, but never assume this is the case. Always ask first. Sometimes they have other plans for them and don’t appreciate people just taking their property. I found that most places are happy to have you take them away, so don’t be afraid to ask.

For the projects that require dismantling the pallets, there are a few different methods that can be used.

Removing pallet boards

Pallet room divider

Pallet wall shelves

The hardest, I found, and most labour intensive, is to remove the boards with a crowbar. It takes a lot of work and the boards can break during removal. A sawsall can be used to either cut the boards out just inside the frame, or to saw through the nails that hold the board on the frame. Another method I haven’t tried but seems it would work well, is to place a wedge between the board and frame then hammer the wedge to lift the board.

How and which parts you dismantle, of course, depends on the project. Some projects simply use the boards only.

Beautiful feature walls can be created with pallet boards. The distressed boards can be used for a stunning rustic look. You can use a variety of board widths on the wall, you just need to match the widths in each row.

Some DIYers paint the wall black first while others place a sheet of stained plywood behind. This is because no matter how you place the boards, there will be some gaps between them and doing this hides the gaps. Pallet boards placed on the wall with shelves create an eye-catching focal point as well. Besides being used ON the wall, pallets can also CREATE a wall by designing a room divider. Just a few hinges and good sized light weight pallets section off your space nicely.

Reclaimed pallet hutch

Pallets are not only perfect for feature walls, they work very well for flooring. This can be quite a bit of work with sanding and finishing, but the results are amazing. And in the end, you have a real hardwood floor, not just a laminate veneer.

There are some great in depth tutorials online on how to lay the flooring if this peaks your interest.

Coffee tables, end tables and kitchen tables are also very popular items to make and can be created in a very straight forward fashion, or with intricate detail depending on your skill level and time. Truly, the only limit for creation is your imagination.

Reclaimed pallet coffee table

Pallet flooring

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Pallet garden shed

Pallet table

Pallet fence/dog run

Taking it back outside; the uses for pallets go far beyond garden beds. You can make a shed, gazebo, playhouse, swing, stand up bar, fencing, a variety of decks, walkways, a dog run, walking paths. There is virtually nothing you can’t make, and the beauty is, it’s free. From the largest most complicated projects to the simplest, smaller creations, there is something everyone in the family can make. It’s these types of projects that bring a family together, creating not only furniture, but lasting memories that help make a house a home. We hope this article has given you some ideas for your own projects.

Send us a picture of your pallet project for a chance to win a surprise package and have your project printed in the next issue of Quirk Magazine. Send pictures of your project to: info@quirkmagazine.net

Happy palleting!

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Hungry for Adventure, Episode 2:

Buenos Diaz Bovin Lake

By Thomas Porter • Photos by Thomas Porter

Sarah Barnes, Holly Dalton, Thomas Porter and Daisy the Mountain Chihuahua South Drywood Creek

Nothing works up an appetite like fresh air and a little exercise. Outdoor writer Thomas Porter takes us on another of his backcountry escapades in this installment of ‘Hungry for Adventure’ South Drywood Creek

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“If you are looking for a destination meal or to refuel after a day in the wilderness, be sure to give the Twin Butte Country General Store and Restaurant a try.

You’ll be glad you did.”

In this issue we venture out into the front range of the Rocky Mountains to visit a couple gems on the Southern Alberta landscape. Between Waterton Lakes National Park and Pincher Creek, AB there is a tiny lake nestled in a tree-lined valley.

Blue Lake, or Bovin Lake as it is more commonly known, is the start of the South Drywood Creek – one of the first order streams feeding into Waterton Reservoir and onward to the Oldman River.

Gates block vehicular access to the trailhead outside of this period but you are still permitted to travel the resource road on foot or by bicycle year round. Those who have frequented the area as will tell you the extra three and a half kilometres are well worth the views during the shoulder seasons.

The hike to this picturesque lake is a moderate six kilometre day-trip offering visitors a host of scenic vistas and photo opportunities. It can be done as a bike-and-hike in springtime, a snowshoe in the winter or by all-terrain vehicle in summer. Those who are brave enough can go for a swim in the icy waters while others can cast a line for one of the many brook trout that have been stocked here.

Unlike other trails in the region, Bovin Lake trail is subject to some different rules. Alberta Environment and Parks has designated this area as critical habitat for bighorn sheep, mountain goats and grizzly bears.

As such, off-highway vehicle use is not permitted until summertime.

Visitors to the area will note that although it is a multi-use trail, off-road use is only permitted between June 15 and Sept. 1.

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Holly Dalton and and Sarah Barnes with Daisy the Mountain Chihuahua and Willow the Shepherd cross

Cowboy Trail Roadsign

“It is quiet here in springtime, save for the sound of running water and birds.”

In the springtime, countless waterfalls cascade off the slopes that flank Bovin Lake trail.

Later into the summer and fall however, the bulk of the snowmelt has concluded and the trail can be a little dry and dusty. For those fortunate enough to be there when it rains though, the hillsides quickly shimmer and glow with waterfalls seeming to materialize before your very eyes. Getting there too early in the spring however means snowshoes and extra caution as avalanches are prevalent on the southern exposures. In fact we saw two of them in one day at the end of April this year.

Near the lake, there is a small parking area for people to leave their off-highway vehicles.

From the parking area it’s a short hike to the shores of this majestic alpine hideaway. The reason for this fenced parking area is to help protect the shoreline from mechanical erosion

and safeguard the fishery’s water quality.

Having hiked this trail in every season, I can attest it is more enjoyable as a pedestrian in the spring before the gates open. That small window of time - just as the snow has retreated enough to use the trail, but while melting persists at higher elevation - is the time to be there.

It is quiet here in springtime, save for the sound of running water and birds. An unparalleled bike and hike for those who like to do both - even though you might get a little wet. You can choose to lock up your bike at the parking area by the trailhead or continue right to the lake, depending on your fitness level and riding ability. Just note that the way down can be a little aggressive if you don’t watch your speed on descent. Always wear a helmet and be courteous to pedestrians.

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Throughout spring and summer, the Bovin Lake trail is alive with wildflowers of all varieties. The diversity of species and colours is a must-see for even those with limited botanical background. As the seasons change, the elevation of blooming flowers changes too. It’s like you’re chasing springtime up the mountain. What bloomed and finished in May down by the trailhead is likely to still be blooming near the lake in July.

Another point to note: Wildlife viewing is noticeably easier outside of summer months, possibly due to the absence of vehicular traffic. In the springtime, deer and sheep can often be seen on the meadows enjoying the new grass. Later in the fall, mountain goats can be spotted traversing the rocky cliff faces high above the lake.

On our last trip, we ran into about a dozen members of the Chinook Outdoor Club. It was terrific to see so many quiet recreationists enjoying the great outdoors together. They weren’t satisfied in simply going to the lake though. These ambitious mountain goats went right to the top of the adjacent Loaf Mountain. We could see their tiny silhouettes against the sky as they did their ridge walk. Hoping to get to know more of their members going forward.

It was really no surprise at all when the group of them walked through the door as we were eating supper at Twin Butte Country General Store. Like us, they were trail weary and hungry, having satisfied their appetite for fresh air.

It was time for a more primal form of nourishment.

Rocky Mountain Penstimon

“Throughout spring and summer, the Bovin Lake trail is alive with wildflowers of all varieties. The diversity of species and colours is a must-see for even those with limited botanical background.”

Beargrass

Lance-Leaved Sedum

Alpine Forget-Me-Not

Three Flowered Avens

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“Twin Butte Country General isn’t one of those places you go to just once. After you‘ve discovered it you will make it a regular stop.”

This colourful 30-seat restaurant boasts a blend of authentic Mexican and western cuisine, coupled with a fun and intimate atmosphere. For our group, a cold cervesa and a spicy Latin dish is the ultimate way to round out a day of alpine adventure.

Mexican Fish Dish, centre, refried beans and Spanish rice

Sit in the shade outside with a Corona or come inside for live entertainment late into the evening.

It is always hopping at the Twin Butte restaurant. In fact, you’d be wise to make a reservation well in advance and be on time. There’s a reason this happy hideaway gets 4.5 stars from TripAdvisor - it’s very popular. Consider yourself ‘advised’.

Mexican Fish dish featuring tilapia fillet

Twin Butte Country General isn’t one of those places you go to just once. After you‘ve discovered it you will make it a regular stop.

We’ve eaten there numerous times and will continue to do so. Visitors get to watch their meal being made in their open kitchen and the friendly staff serve it up to you with a wide range of home-made hot sauces. At times, the Twin Butte store will have up to 20 of their signature sauces available for sale at the register on your way out.

Owner Jeny Akitt has been operating the restaurant for almost two decades. Akitt’s father Larry started the business in 1996 and she took over the day-to-day operations in 1999. When asked, “Why Mexican of all things?” she explained how her family has roots in Southern California and how Mexican cuisine has always been part of family life.

Storefront with patio

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It’s a tough choice when it comes to deciding on a meal at Twin Butte.

Whatever you choose though, the menu will not disappoint. We have eaten pretty much everything offered at this point but a few dishes really stand out.

The Pulled Pork and Pineapple Tacos are amazing. Not only is this meal visually stunning, it blends complex smoky sweet flavours in a way only a true foodie can comprehend. Side dishes of baked beans and Spanish rice insure you are suitably stuffed at the end of the day.

Another favourite for our group has been the Chimichanga. It is available in beef or chicken and is nothing short of amazing. The flour tortilla wrap is baked to chewy perfection, locking in the flavour and cheesy goodness. It’s a taste explosion of substance and scale. They asked me last time if I’d like one or two…I’m a big dude and just one left me content.

Two fish dishes are available as well for those who prefer the piscatory – the Mexican Fish Dish and the Fish Tacos. Both dishes are seasoned savory with sliced lime on the side. I recommend the Tropical Suicide Sauce for these dishes with its fresh mango flare.

If you are looking for a destination meal or to refuel after a day in the wilderness, be sure to give the Twin Butte Country General Store and Restaurant a try. You’ll be glad you did.

Thanks again to Jeny, Kass and the fine folks at Twin Butte for being there for us at the end of the trail.

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There was a Nobel Prize awarded to 3 scientists back in the 1980’s for discovering why human beings cannot thrive without consuming essential Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. Today, research continues to reinforce that these fats are important to many aspects of our well-being.

In particular, let’s focus on ADHD (attention deficit hyperactive disorder) in children. Sadly Canada is one of the top countries in the world for the prescription of stimulant medications for the treatment of ADHD. As a result, much interest and research has been focused on investigating the role of the EFAs in ADHD and other behavioural disorders.

I followed a research study done at the Harvard Medical School and those findings suggested that supplementing with fish oil could help alleviate the symptoms of psychiatric illnesses including bipolar (manic-depressive) disorder, schizophrenia, and depression.

Omega-3 fatty acids reign supreme. Its health benefits are immense and they have been proven effective in the treatment and prevention of hundreds of medical conditions. Symptoms of a deficiency include fatigue, poor memory, dry skin, heart problems, mood swings or depression, and poor circulation.

We don’t need to fixate so much on the Omega-6, even though it’s also essential. Without even “Symptoms of a trying, we receive plenty of Omega-6 from our deficiency include diet. It’s the Omega-3 that we need more on fatigue, poor a regular basis.

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memory, dry skin, heart problems, mood swings or depression, and poor circulation.”

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Why should I take magnesium?

Magnesium isn’t like a drug. While you might take an antacid to reduce heartburn or an antibiotic to fight infection, taking magnesium when you are deficient doesn’t just have one effect. Since magnesium works on such a fundamental level, the health benefits are hard to isolate. And because we they can’t identify just one effect, it’s easy to overlook its importance. But it is very important. This mineral isn’t a drug we take only when the situation warrants.

The first therapeutic uses of magnesium date back to the time of the ancient Greeks, in the form of baths of minerals and salts. Relaxing!

Magnesium is crucial to nerve transmission, muscle contraction, blood coagulation, energy production, nutrient metabolism, including:

• Making sure that the sphincter functions properly; without enough magnesium, the sphincter may spasm, allowing the acid to travel up and causing acid reflux & heartburn; • Calming the central nervous system & relaxing the brain; a possible link of low magnesium levels with childhood ADHD as per preliminary studies • Regulating the activation of platelets & preventing blood clots

• Angina and high blood pressure - magnesium allows the heart muscles and the smooth muscles of the arteries to rest & relax, reducing blood pressure;

• Improves insulin sensitivity, allowing the body to use & store the glucose it ingests and to excrete excess glucose;

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• Magnesium deficiency is linked to migraines and headaches; • Magnesium is involved in the production of melatonin, a hormones that control sleep and wake cycles; • Good for lung function and asthma: magnesium has a bronchodilating effect, increasing airflow to the lungs; • Helping endurance in sports or fitness; • Inhibits the release of histamines; • Helps bones and teeth;

Lifestyle and dietary recommendations:

• Cut back on the consumption of coffee, alcohol and soft drinks. These drinks can increase magnesium wastage and reduce magnesium absorption.

• Steam raw greens like spinach and chard to remove the oxalic acid content.

Oxalic acid also interferes with magnesium absorption.

• Cut back on processed and junk foods. Heavy processing will remove many minerals found in food.

-Add more raw nuts and seeds into your diet. Nuts and seeds can be eaten raw, have low phytic acid compared to other plant-based foods, and are easy to snack on. MAKE HEALTH A HABIT! Priscilla Peltier is a natural health care practitioner at Nutter’s who writes on health & nutrition and has a passion for the latest research in natural health & diet.

Getting our Children Ready For Back-to-School

AND PREPARING THEM FOR A HEALTHY FUTURE Journal of Applied Physiology • April 2008

“Enhancement of the adolescent musculoskeletal system using low-level mechanical vibrations” (Vibration Therapy) Abstract: “Here we examined the potential of extremely low-magnitude, high-frequency mechanical stimuli to enhance the quality of the adolescent musculoskeletal system.”

Summary: “This 6-week study demonstrates that short daily periods of extremely lowmagnitude, high-frequency mechanical signals have the ability to increase bone volume ... as well as enhance type I and type II muscle fiber areas... This study suggests that non-invasive and non-pharmacological low-level mechanical stimuli can be effective in producing beneficial structural changes in the adolescent musculoskeletal system, which, if maintained during adulthood, may serve to decrease the incidence of osteoporotic fractures and sarcopenia later in life.”

Physical wellness requires teaching, just like learning a language that will be used throughout our entire lives.

They also require unstructured time to develop their imaginations and spontaneity and to learn to entertain themselves.

Two years ago, ABC News reported on a special program being implemented at Naperville Central High School where students could take part in a dynamic gym class at the beginning of the day and had access to exercise bikes and balls throughout the day in their classrooms.

The results were astounding!

Those who participated nearly doubled their reading scores and math scores increased 20-fold.

(Research has shown that after 30 minutes on the treadmill, students solve problems up to 10 percent more effectively.)

A growing body of research suggests a connection between physical activity and positive factors such as: - greater attention in the classroom, - faster cognitive-processing speed, - increased on-task behaviors, - better performance on standardized academic tests at school (The focus on higher achievement in standardized academic tests has been the whole point of cutting back on time spent on school physical education.)

Vibration Trainers could easily be fitted into classrooms taking much less space than an exercise bike and with far more profound results from a minimal time spent. On a Vibration Trainer the brain is being tricked into believing that you are losing your balance. It then activates all the muscle in your body in a very rapid reflex response – 30 to 50 times faster than running. Ten minutes on the Vibration Trainer is the muscular equivalent to running for an hour with all the ensuing health benefits! : - more toned muscle - denser and stronger bones - increased blood circulation - decreased stress hormones Vibration Trainers involve the whole body not just the 40% of the muscle (the “voluntary muscle”) that you can access in a gym. And it is the only type of exercise, along with sprinting, that involves the Type I as well as Type II muscle fibre. When you consider that 50% of the heart muscle consists of what is called Fast Twitch Fibre which can’t be accessed by usual gym exercises or moderate running, then you

realize that following the usual exercise guidelines concerning running and gym training only trains 50% of the heart muscle – not ideal for a long life.

There is a great need for schools to collaborate with outside sources including parents, local governments, health advocacy groups and politicians to get the support they need. We need to bring the fun back for our kids. We need to be empathetic to that and make them know that they don’t have to be the perfect athlete, just be moving and healthy.

It doesn’t require more class time, rather, it optimizes time available. In elementary school these times could be recess, before and after-school programs as well classroom activity breaks.

These would include “brain break” exercises before the transition to another subject or lessons that include movement. This creates education that teaches lifetime fitness skills instead of a primary focus on sports, which the vast majority of students don’t carry into their adult lives.

This type of viewpoint does not assume the importance for children of a critical threshold of activity or fitness. Instead, it emphasizes the significance of establishing a physically active lifestyle during the pediatric years. This is best achieved by exposing children to the enjoyment of physical exercise early.

Look at existing workplace laws and then compare them to the lack of legislation requiring children to get physical activity breaks at school. What people seem to forget is that children are at school six or seven hours a day, and spend most of the time sitting at their desks. This doesn’t make sense at a time when adults in the workplace are now being advised to set a timer to remind themselves to stand up every 15 minutes. Treadmills have been designed for the workplace to house a computer so that the user can work while walking on a treadmill.

Even for the physically fit and active it can be fatally dangerous to spend the amount of time that we typically spend sitting at our jobs. How much worse, then, is it for the young, developing bodies of our youth?

By not teaching our children how to live a healthy, well-balanced life, we rob them of their well-being. Physical wellness requires teaching, just like learning a language that will be used throughout our entire lives. They also require unstructured time to develop their imaginations and spontaneity and to learn to entertain themselves.

Fitness doesn’t have to be acquired in large doses at one time. In fact many studies have confirmed that fitness can be “accumulated”. Fitness can be acquired in the moments throughout the day. Moments that could be much more efficiently spent on a VibraFit Trainer!!

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The Word On The Street festival 2017 The 7th annual The Word On The Street festival will take place this year on the streets surrounding the Lethbridge Public Library Main Branch on Saturday September 23rd, 2017 from 11:00am to 5:00pm.

This year’s free festival is jam packed with something for everyone!

With more than 20 authors across six stages, including a kids’ stage, teen tent, two adult author stages, workshops and panels on the Word in Motion stage, a new comic and graphic novel venue, and live music, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Join us for a display of local food vendors, a library scavenger hunt, storytelling, face painting, a visit from Clifford the Big Red Dog, and a bustling marketplace full of community groups, authors and publishers, and local businesses.

Check out some of our author highlights below, and we’ll see you on the street!

An Eye-Opening Perspective: A Review of David Robertson’s Will I See? and When We Were Alone.

David Alexander Robertson, a Canadian author of Scottish, Irish, English, and Cree descent, hailing from Winnipeg, Manitoba, is a talented writer who advocates on contemporary issues and other problems that Indigenous peoples faced in the past and face to the present day. Robertson has created graphic novels and other story formats, to communicate in a fresh way on issues the FNMI community faces. Two of these books are young adult graphic novel Will I See?, and his children's picture book, When We Were Alone.

In Will I See?, Robertson explores the decades' long issue of the disappearance and murder of Indigenous women all over Canada. Our protagonist, May, is a teenager who discovers keepsakes around her city and creates a necklace out of them. Each of these items she collects tells the story of an Indigenous woman who went missing, was harmed in any way, or murdered. These events are portrayed as demons that follow May throughout her journey in the city. She becomes more aware of just how dangerous it can be for her, her grandmother, and any other woman of FNMI descent. In the book, May's grandmother talks about how each of these women was a sister, daughter, mother. When they leave us, their spirits come back as animal spirits, and everything those spirits represent meld into one, and they are still beautiful. With every step they take, they leave a trail of beautiful flower blossoms for us to share their spirit with them when we pluck them from the Earth.

Robertson provides a new perspective on this matter. It is incredibly dark and brings about a lot of emotional distress, when the book leads you to relate to and to understand in some way what these women and their families go through each time. The artwork helps play into this matter, giving off a sort of eerie, psychological thriller vibe.

In Robertson's children's picture book, When We Were Alone, it explores what life is like for those who went through the residential schools.

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things and habits of her grandmother and asks her about them. Her grandmother answers her questions with stories of her time in a residential school, and how instead of letting it defeat her and change who she is, it only made her stronger. It gave her a better understanding of what these experiences meant to her culture and heritage, and how important it is to practice and cherish these.

Being a young Canadian female of European and American heritage, it is refreshing to read books like this on things and issues we've learned and talked about in school. In my experience, I was always given an incomplete version of the past and current issues of Indigenous peoples, I was never taught about the perspective of the Indigenous people; I never learned about in detail what life was, or is, like for those who are directly affected by these events.

As someone who has been affected directly by a family member suddenly going missing, all I can say is this; while I do not claim to understand one hundred percent what these people go through and experience, I do know to some extent what the families of missing and murdered FNMI women go through. That fear and anxiety after they go missing, wondering if you will ever see them again, and if so, how much of their world and yours will change because of it? Anger and confusion, because you can't fathom why this would happen, and who would do this. Robertson's graphic novel has provided light to the more spiritual side of this dark matter, as well as just how scary these things can be.

Robertson's picture book also changed how I view culture. It is so important to cherish and continue these practices, because you don't know what might happen, or who might happen, to stop it and extinguish its beauty. Before, I only knew that Native American children were forced through the residential schools to make them more European. I am now more enlightened on what it was like for the students who were affected by these schools, rather than just guessing or imagining it.

David Alexander Robertson will be presenting on the teen stage at the Lethbridge Public Library's The Word On The Street festival on September 23.

Hope Has Two Daughters by Monia Mazigh Dr. Monia Mazigh was born and raised in Tunisia and emigrated to Canada in 1991, she currently lives in Ottawa with her husband and two young children. Dr. Mazigh is an author, novelist, and human rights activist. On Dr. Mazigh’s Monia Mazigh blog you can find posts about topics covering national security, political affairs, and women in Islam, which she says are all topics that she feels strongly about.

Dr. Mazigh’s interest in these subjects can be seen in her works of fiction as well as in her non-fiction works and memoirs. Hope and Despair, which was published in 2008, is the memoir of Dr. Mazigh’s ordeal after her husband Maher Arar was arrested and her subsequent campaigning to secure his release.

The fictional works of Dr. Mazigh also deal heavily with topics such as women in Islam, national security, and political affairs in both Canada and Tunisia. In Dr. Mazigh’s first fictional work Mirrors and Mirages, published in 2014, she explores the lives of six women navigating mother/daughter relationships, inter-generational tensions, and the geographical and social differences that come from moving from one place to another.

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Dr. Mazigh’s 2017 novel Hope Has Two Daughters also follows a mother and daughter. The reader is brought along with Nadia as she makes life-changing choices amidst the “couscous revolt” in 1984 Tunisia, and with her daughter Lila in the present who is discovering the Tunisia she has only ever heard about. This is a tale of a mother and daughter trying to navigate two distinct cultures and almost three decades all while trying to reconnect with each other. Hope Has Two Daughters is a touching story of a daughter coming to understand her mother in a way that she never thought she would be able too. Nadia is also able to offer a chance for Lila to experience the country that is still such an important part of her.

As much as Hope Has Two Daughters is immensely touching and in some places even tear jerking, Dr. Mazigh is able to incorporate the historical events leading up to both riots experienced by Nadia and Lila in Tunisia. This fictional account of real events is eye opening and thought provoking.

Dr. Mazigh skilfully intertwines the narratives of different families living in vastly different situations in Tunisia and how they experienced the riots giving the reader a more in-depth look at the tensions that are playing out across the page.

Dr. Mazigh’s Hope Has Two Daughters is eye opening, tear jerking, inspiring and a true delight to read. She will be joining us this fall at The Word On The Street festival.

Gently To Nagasaki by Joy Kogawa One of our featured authors at this year’s festival is the awardwinning Joy Kogawa. Kogawa is the author of three novels, seven collections of poetry, and two children’s books. Perhaps her most Joy Kogawa recognizable work is Obasan, which is taught in classrooms across North America. The heart-rending account of the losses and suffering endured

by Japanese Canadians during WWII, Obasan was named one of the Literary Review of Canada's 100 Most Important Canadian Books. Kogawa has been a member of the Order of Canada since 1986, and was made a member of the Order of British Columbia in 2006. More recently, she was honoured by the Japanese government with the Order of the Rising Sun in 2010.

Joy Kogawa’s latest novel is Gently to Nagasaki, a long-awaited memoir from one of Canada’s most distinguished literary elders. Within her work, Kogawa balances the personal history of her family with historical events including the internment of Japanese Canadians during World War II, their fight for redress, and

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the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Kogawa explores how the intersection of world-altering horrors and evil acts committed by members of her own family have combined to shape her own life.

Throughout the novel Kogawa also examines “the reality of the other”, that is, the notion that not everyone perceives everything in the same way. In doing so, Kogawa confronts essential questions such as the difference between good and evil, love and hate, and even hate and forgiveness.

While the novel is emotionally charged and at times unsettling, Southern Alberta residents may find moments of relief in the familiar. A portion of Kogawa’s childhood was spent in Coaldale, and some of the scenes she describes will be recognizable to any local residents. All readers, however, are sure to love this account of a remarkable life.

Joy Kogawa will read from Gently to Nagasaki, live at The Word On The Street, on September 23.

For further details, the latest on all our visiting authors, and to stay up to date, visit wordonthestreet.ca/Lethbridge, facebook.com/lethbridgeWOTS, or follow us on Twitter at @WOTS_Lethbridge.

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“There’s a lot of momentum being generated and people are ready for this to happen. Our goal is to make it happen sooner rather than later.”

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The vision to create a cycling and pedestrian multi-use trail connecting Lethbridge and Coaldale is beginning to take shape thanks to the dedication of four jurisdictions.

The project, called The Link Pathway, is a collaborative effort between the Link Pathway Society, the City of Lethbridge, Lethbridge County, the Town of Coaldale and the St. Mary River Irrigation District (SMRID). The 14kilometre asphalt trail will run from the existing path at Henderson Lake, across 43 Street onto the prairie and continue to the Alberta Birds of Prey Centre.

The concept began in 2012 as part of an integrated development strategy between the

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Lethbridge County and the Town of Coaldale to deal with storm water mitigation. It was soon realized that the path could serve a practical and recreational purpose for cyclists and pedestrians alike.

From there, the Link Pathway Society was formed to carry out the vision for the project.

First on the agenda was determining the path’s route and garnering support from key players in the region.

“We made a presentation to all of those jurisdictions,” says Henry Doeve, chairman of the society. “Once they saw it was a worthwhile project that would add value to the region, we received unanimous support.”

“The 14-kilometre asphalt trail will run from the existing path at Henderson Lake, across 43 Street onto the prairie and continue to the Alberta Birds of Prey Centre.”

To be designed and managed by MPE Engineering at a cost of $4 million in phases over the next five years, the path will have staging areas at both ends, with a parking lot and picnic tables. Once the path clears the city, it will wind through Lethbridge County along the SMRID irrigation canal. Users will find themselves surrounded by agriculture. The trail will also have rest stops, washrooms, kilometre markings and interpretive signs.

“We thought it would be an excellent idea to explain the agriculture people will see on the trail,” says Doeve. “The public doesn’t always have the opportunity to see those crops grow. You might see canola fields, but what does canola do for society?

We can talk about the types of crops that are grown, how the irrigation system came to be and how the region was settled.

Telling that story is a huge advantage to the region.”

Doeve, who is an avid cyclist, says a safe space to do this is crucial.

“People are afraid to cycle on highways,” he says. “Highways are dangerous, there’s a lot of fast moving traffic. This trail gives families an opportunity to go a little further, to do more biking or walking in a safe environment outside of the city.”

To turn concept into reality, the society has spent the past two years organizing and promoting the project to consumer groups and service clubs. The group recently released print materials on the pathway in addition to a seven-minute promotional video on its website. To date, $600,000 has been raised. At the Lethbridge Rotary Dragon Boat Festival this summer, the project received 100 signatures of approval from the public.

“It’s very encouraging and exciting,” says Doeve. “There’s a lot of momentum being generated and people are ready for this to happen. Our goal is to make it happen sooner rather than later.”

Once 75 per cent of the funds are obtained, construction of the trail can begin. The society recently achieved status as a registered non-profit, allowing for the application of provincial grants.

Building the path will cost $160,000 per kilometre. It will cost an additional $500,000 for the path to cross the jail road, and another million to create the amenities.

The group hopes to secure the funds within the next two to three years.

“Part of our initiative is to sell every metre of the pathway to the community for $100,” says Doeve. “We see this as a legacy trail where people can honour their company, their family or a loved one with a marker, picnic bench, or kiosk. We want people to take ownership of the trail.”

Purchasers of the trail will have their name displayed on a donor wall along the pathway. The trail will be open year-round to be utilized for different purposes such as cross-country skiing.

Now that all the pieces of the puzzle are beginning to fall into place, Doeve says the next step will be garnering community support through advertising and marketing.

To find out more about the Link Pathway, visit www.linkpathway.org

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By Jean Van Kleek Photos by Trevor Carter born. Now the paintings have become wearable art, and Sherry is at the helm of yet another exciting adventure.

By March 2017, the first item of clothing came to be and has since grown into a full collection. Sherry is proud to support “Canadian made” and currently has the clothing manufactured in Montreal, the fashion hub of Canada. It is a very arduous, albeit passionate process whereby Sherry goes through the clothing designs to determine which piece of clothing would best fit each painting. The way the painting design is laid out on the material, and the design of the clothing need to go together symbiotically to create a flow in the fabric as well as the outfit.

Once a painting is matched to an certain outfit, it takes Sherry at least two hours to ensure the painting is placed absolutely the way she wants it on the pattern. Some patterns don’t work with the paintings, some paintings don’t transfer well to the shape of the female body and some lend themselves perfectly to each other. The high resolution photo of the painting needs to be precisely placed onto the template, sometimes changing size, angles and other adjustments in order to make the transfer work seamlessly. It is the paintings that come first, created by the music that speaks to Sherry, then it’s the process of finding the right design to create the “wearable art”.

All of this has come into fruition in just a little over an amazing six months! Sherry takes part in several art shows and recently had a booth at the blues festival. She has started displaying her fashions as well her artwork and music in her booths, and the new clothing line has been met with We first spoke with Sherry Kennedy in July 2013. resounding success. Sherry also has an online At the time, this multi-talented Lethbridge “The way the painting store on her website (sherrykennedy.com) that native shared with us the creation of her contains each item of clothing you can order. design is laid out on the Healing Art of Music Foundation and the All of the models she uses are her vocal wonderful stories of how the foundation material, and the design of students of all ages. Sherry’s line of clothing provides students the opportunity to open is designed for women of all ages and sizes, themselves up to discover their individual the clothing need to go and each style is handpicked by her. She is creativity and ways to express it. Who involved in every aspect of the production together symbiotically to better to teach ways to express oneself than along the way. This is just the beginning of a Sherry, who adds new dimensions to her create a flow in the fabric fascinating new chapter in Sherry’s continuing creativity at every turn. artistic journey. She will be meeting with as well as the outfit.” designers and select retailers as she looks to Not happy to just sit and enjoy her recording expand and bring her new clothing line to the company and the very successful recording career forefront. she mapped out throughout her life, Sherry is always

searching for new ways to reach people and touch them.

This singer/songwriter/artist/record label owner/entrepreneur/teacher (I’m sure there are more titles) recently had the vision to create a clothing line with her original paintings as the pattern on the fabric.

Sherry is the type of person who is able to let her thoughts flow freely, and from these thoughts, she finds new ways to express and share what is in her soul. Her songs cross every genre, as the music comes to her, she harnesses it and creates wonderful melodies and lyrics. Sherry discovered some time ago that she loves to paint. She began painting to music, becoming a conduit for each note as it guides and inspires her, expressing itself on the canvas. There seems to be an unlimited amount of tools in this artist’s tool box to use as a vehicle for expression. It was during one of her art shows that she overheard someone say about a particular painting “ This is beautiful…I’d wear that!” This comment struck a chord with Sherry and “Let the Music Paint!” clothing line was Quirk - 30

This new venture has woven it’s way into the fabric of Sherry’s overall belief that when you set yourself free and open yourself up, creativity surges through you with all the wonders that live in your soul, expressing themselves in ways you never imagined. It’s very evident this talented multi-faceted artist lives what she teaches.

Editor’s note: To view the previous article we produced with Sherry, go to our website quirkmagazine.net, past issues tab and choose July 2013.

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The painting Chelsea morning was inspired by the music of Joni Mitchell’s Hits of the 70’s (album) The dress inspired by the painting.

Richie Pollack, a musician from Saskatchewan asked me if I would paint to his album “Stew”. He is a blues harmonica player. The music was just so fun and up beat, I had no idea where the houses were coming from, but appear they did. One of the songs on his album was Tchoupatulah Groove. I looked up the name and it is a street in New Orleans or Memphis….I knew immediately where the houses came from so I called the painting Tchoupawhat?? The musician loved it so much, he bought it. I missed it a lot so I created this.

There are so many it is hard for me to pick but here is one that is pretty interesting….my producer from Nashville, Mark Moseley, called me and asked me to do an abstract Moserite…now guitar players most likely would know what a Moserite Guitar is…the double necked guitar…Mark’s family is in the Country Music Hall of Fame for designing this guitar. The group called the Ventures were the first to play the guitar and it became “the King of the Surf Guitar!” (1960’s) Well, I had no idea what would come out of that music but here is what happened. It has been a hit for sure.

This painting was inspired by Hip Hop music. A young man who is very close to me was struggling with addiction and the words were so powerful to me. The painting is called Better Days and if you look closely you can see that written in the bottom of the painting. I never meant it to look like a city in ruins but that tis how it appears…broken but rising from the ashes.

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The Lethbridge & District Humane Society has been a no-kill haven since its inception in early 1970. It is their goal to take care of strays and abandoned pets until a home can be found for them to thrive and have a new start in life. Some animals stay for years before finding a family to love them.

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Alex Male Pomeranian

Alex is approximately 7 years old and he’s a little bit of Angel and a little bit of Devil. He can be very affectionate and happy for attention. He can also be possessive of his bed or the person he may be with when someone else comes along. Alex has some attitude and does well with consistent rules and boundaries. He needs a home without small children and a calmer lifestyle. Alex enjoys going for walks and is very good on leash.

Lulu White and Grey Female

Lulu is a petite, quiet little miss! She keeps to herself and doesn’t want to interact with the other cats and kittens at the Humane Society. Lulu enjoys people though and likes to play with them and have some scratching and patting! She takes a bit of time to get to know you but then becomes very relaxed and content with your company. Lulu LOVES canned food best of all!

Welling Grey Tabby & White Male

Welling is a friendly, out-going youngster who gets along well with others and likes to play and explore!

Welling was born in September 2016, and adopted this past January. He was much loved by his adoptive family, but sadly had to be surrendered due to allergies.

Welling is adaptable and likes people and attention. He will make a great family pet!

Keifer Black Shorthair Male

Kiefer is a people person! He’ll be the first one to greet you when you enter the Kitten Room, and he’ll keep you company while you visit! Kiefer is snuggly and sweet, and he purrs up a storm. He was born in September 2016 and came into the Humane Society in January 2017. Kiefer gets along well with the other cats and kittens, and he likes to play, but mostly he likes people... and he loves attention!

Ramsey is a good looking orange and white kitten, about 6 months old. He loves to play wi his toys, and with his siblings. He's got a great purr, which he uses as soon as you pick hi up! He's energetic and fun, very entertaining to watch.

He'sCats presently residing at th • Medical & Surgical Care for & Dogs Lethbridge Humane Society, but is looking for his very own Forever Home!

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LESSONS I’VE LEARNED FROM MY DOGS By Jean Van Kleek Shani and Bella both love to socialize with people. They each have different, albeit often embarrassing ways of going about it. Bella, the drama queen, will squeal, howl and bark as she nears the doggie daycare, letting her dog friends know she is there. She does this too if she sees anyone in sight that she knows, or thinks she ought to know. Shani is less vocal with her greetings. What she will do when she sees someone she likes, is tuck her head through their legs, burrowing her substantial needle nose out the other side, and stay there.

Understandably, not everyone is receptive to this. Regardless of how the dogs choose to share their hellos, the one thing I’ve noticed is that it makes people happy; people who were previously strangers. I’ve learned from the dogs that it only takes a moment to smile and “see” a stranger. Often it can be this connection that turns a person’s day around; Bella sometimes even their life. So smile, and don’t be afraid to be silly, life is too short to keep Shani smiles inside.

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Kiwi

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No grease, flour, oats or oil!

Soft to eat for senior dogs or dogs with dental health problems.

Broccoli has been shown to have anti-cancer effects, treat skin and heart problems and aid in fighting infections.

Please note: Garlic, onions, mushrooms, salt and spices are never to be given to your dog.

3 eggs, beaten, (I use free range) 1/2 cup flaxseed, ground 1 1/2 cup (19 oz) chickpeas, pureed 500 grams (1 pound) extra lean ground beef 4 1/2 cups broccoli, raw & minced. I use the crowns 1 stalk celery, no leaves, minced 1 cup cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or marble), grated I use a food processor to mince broccoli, celery and puree the chickpeas! Grate the cheese!

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Zoe In order listed above, mix ingredients well in a large bowl using hands to incorporate. This mixture should be about the texture of a cookie dough. Place mixture on cookie sheet or sheets lined with parchment paper. Pat down mixture into 1/2 inch thick layer and score to desired size using a paring knife. I make one square inch cookies for small dogs but size is up to you. Bake at 350 F for 1 1/2 hours. Check for doneness with your paring knife after an hour. Turn cookies over on cookie rack and let cool. Refrigerate up to five days. These freeze well for up to six months. *Use extra lean hamburger to avoid greasiness (also better for your dog!)

*Michelle's recipes include well researched ingredients to help make your dog happy & healthy.

In loving memory of Zoe who recently crossed the Rainbow Bridge

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