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Revelstoke Fire Rescue Services members battle the blaze on Downie Street.

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Firefighters attend blaze that destroys trailer in Southside Alex Cooper

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A fire destroyed a trailer on Downie Street on Monday August 25th, but a quick response by the Revelstoke fire department prevented it from spreading to the neighbouring mill and propane tanks.

The fire started at about 2:45 p.m. in a trailer on the 1100 block of Downie Street. Witnesses say it didn't take long for the trailer to be engulfed in flames.

It was a hazardous situation, with the trailer abutting the Downie Timber mill and several large propane tanks nearby. The fire could be seen and smelled all the way

from downtown.

A call quickly went out to Revelstoke Fire Rescue Services, who showed up on scene with a full complement of career and volunteer firefighters.

They began an attack to bring the fire under control and prevented it from spreading to the mill, as well as a neighbouring trailer that

was mere metres away.

While the fire was brought under control, it continued to burn in the floor of the trailer. An excavator was brought in to tear apart the shell of the trailer to allow firefighters to attack the blaze directly.

Flames could still be seen more than two hours after the fire started.

No one was hurt in the fire,

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however one dog was said to have been inside the trailer when the fire started and was missing. There were two people living in the trailer, one who had a place to stay and the other who was being assisted by Emergency Social Services.

The cause of the fire is not yet known.

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Revelstoke Optometry Center is proud to welcome the new Optometrist and Owner

Dr Christine Ayles as part of our team.

You’ve possibly seen the articles over the last year about Mountain Caribou and the Revelstoke Caribou Rearing in the Wild project. The caribou are now out in the wild, and so far, so good.

It’s been over 5 weeks since the 21 mountain caribou were released from the maternity pen constructed north of Revelstoke.

The release went very well and the animals immediately started to head up the mountain. Within a day all the animals were in the sub alpine parkland where they have spent most of their time.

RCRW members are currently monitoring the animals daily to ensure all are accounted for. Caribou are tracked using a GPS sat-

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ellite system that records their location from their collars and relays it to our computers. There is also a sensor that tells us if the calf is near its mother.

It’s not all just looking at computer screens. If we get an alert from the collars we will go out and investigate. That involves climbing through the bush to get to where the collar was last recorded. Luckily, so far we’ve only had one false alarm.

With a few exceptions, the collars have worked well and will establish a time and cause of mortality, should any occur. We are hopeful that the head-start provided to calves, and the reduction in moose (indirectly causing a reduction in wolves) in the area, will lead to more calves making it through their first year. As Dale

Seip, provincial caribou biologist has already reminded us, “half these calves would already be dead if they weren’t born in the maternity pen.”

The project will be reassessed in the fall when we will be looking to do it all over again next year. That means a lot of work before the snow flies to mend fences, chip debris in the pen, collect lichen, and fundraise. We have been extremely fortunate to date with our funders and volunteers and couldn’t have gotten to this point without all the support financially and in-kind. Thanks to all those that have helped out!

Please check our website (rcrw. ca) for a list of our funders, partners and Facebook for further updates.

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The City of Revelstoke has planned a construction project in the Burke Drive and Jordan Drive area for September 8, 2014 – September 29, 2014. The project includes installation of a new water line to loop Jordan and Burke Drives to improve Fire flows in the area.

There will be minor water outages through out the project, so please ensure on a daily

basis that you have a container filled with water. Should there be any lengthy planned outages City staff will notify the public advance.

The City has also planned the installation of a storm drain in the alley behind 201 Mackenzie Avenue (Selkirk Medical clinic).

Work is scheduled to begin September 2, 2014.

During this time there will be minor delays in traffic on First Street West between Mackenzie

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Ave. and Connaught Ave., and access to the alley will not be available from First Street. There will be no disruption to water or sewer services. Pedestrian traffic will be available on the North side of First Street West.

During these projects every effort will be made to minimize inconvenience to area residents and businesses.

For more information contact the Public Works Office at 250837-2001.

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City taking action to support Big Eddy Waterworks Alex Cooper

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What to do with the Big Eddy Water District?

That question was raised at the Aug. 26 council meeting after a report from staff came forward saying that issues with the water system on the west bank of the Columbia River is restraining development.

"We have had two developments in the last year that have been delayed or deferred because of concerns with the Big Eddy Waterworks system," city engineer Mike Thomas told council. "It's concerns either from Interior Health or from compliance with water (requirements) for new developments.

In particular, it's fire protection requirements that require certain water flow."

The Times Review reported in March that issues with the Big Eddy Waterworks forced the Revelstoke School District to put on hold its plans to subdivide the old Big Eddy Elementary property and sell the lots.

Interior Health refused to support the development unless a study was done on the aquifer that feeds the system. There are also concerns about adequate water flow to fight fires.

According to the staff report, which was prepared by Thomas, recent fire flow tests in the Big Eddy show 66 litres per second at full flow, which is adequate for residential but not commercial needs. City bylaws say flow should be 150 litres per second for commercial developments.

"It's my understanding that by routine (the fire department) sends a water tender there because of concerns of inadequate water for firefighting," said Tim Palmer, the city's chief administrative officer. "They automatically do that for all

calls."

The recommendation that came to council was for the city to approach the waterworks to "enter into discussions to address long term water supply and quality concerns as they constrain development" and "that staff pursue funding opportunities for an independent review of the Big Eddy Waterworks system as it applies to these constraints, to achieve water security for Big Eddy residents and businesses."

"The Big Eddy Waterworks is independent from the city at this time and the city has no control over the operations. It was something that was inherited when the Big Eddy came into the city," said Mayor Raven.

"Some of the operations are restricting bylaws the city has for development purposes. It's not the city being predatory on the Big Eddy Waterworks but rather to develop an understanding of where those constraints are and to try to assist the Big Eddy Waterworks to address the needs of the city going forward, but also for Interior Health and other agencies that are playing bigger roles in the supervision of water systems."

Don Hall, the managertrustee of the waterworks, told the Times Review in an interview following the council meeting that the waterworks is conducting a $50,000 water quality study on the aquifer this year.

The study is almost complete, but the cost of the study is taking up two-thirds of the waterworks operating budget this year.

Next year, they are budgeting a similar amount for an engineering study of the system's infrastructure. Both studies are being mandated by Interior Health, Hall said.

"Interior Health wants the city to take it over, that's the

bottom line," he said. "Interior Health is basically making it so expensive that we can't run the system on the money we bring in, so it means we need the city's help, which Interior Health is making sure of."

He said the BEW charges $250 for a hookup right now, but that cost is scheduled to go up next year. As the costs go up, the independence of the water system is being put at risk. He said the trustees are willing to speak to the city about a takeover.

"They're thinking it might have to come to a vote in the Big Eddy," he said. "I'm sure the residents, once they find out their water bill might be $1,000 a year instead of $250, might decide to let the city have it."

Whether the city wants to take it over is another question.

Raven said it was too early to address that question.

"It's a topic of conversation that happens all the time," he said. "It's a big challenge. The Big Eddy Waterworks has been fiercely independent and we’re very sensitive to that."

Before anything more happens, the city will be looking at ways to help the Big Eddy Waterworks find funding to upgrade their water system. The goal is to address both water quality concerns from Interior Health and water supply concerns for firefighting.

Hall said the BEW isn't allowed to borrow money for big expenses, meaning any studies or major upgrades have to be paid for out of general revenue.

"Under the municipal act we can't run a debt, we can't borrow and we can't run a profit," he said. "That puts us in a bad spot.

If you need money, you can't ask 300 hook ups to come up with enough money to do what Interior Health wants in a year's time."

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Bears have been a frequent sight in Revelstoke recently.

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WildsafeBC issues advisory after three bears destroyed SUE DAVIES Wildsafe BC

As expected from early numbers of bear reports, Revelstoke now has large numbers of bears roaming town and looking for food.

“Three bears have now been destroyed in Revelstoke this season,” said Sue Davies of WildSafeBC, “and if we don’t clean up the garbage and ripe fruit, more are likely to follow.”

WildsafeBC, in partnership with Revelstoke Bear Aware, are issuing a public advisory to help raise awareness of the issue, and encourage residents to manage all bear attractants.

“Look for the public advisory flyer in your mail, on public notice boards, and on social media,” said Davies.

“Read the list on the flyer of all the things bears might be attracted to, then put yourself in the bears’ shoes, and look at your property as an area to forage for food. If you find anything that a bear might eat, secure it. If you don’t secure your bear attractants then the story below, which happened here just a few days ago, will unfold over and over again this season.”

A habituated black bear walked down the middle of one street in the middle of the day, systematically going through garbage cans put out for collection. Probably the same bear that showed interest in entering a home in the same area. The Conservation

Officer was called and a trap was set.

Within the day the bear was caught and destroyed as a ‘problem bear’.

But before you get all riled up about the Conservation Officers having to shoot this bear, consider the reason it is in this situation in the first place.

We have a very good public awareness program in Revelstoke concerning what to do to reduce the risk of conflict with bears, but many residents choose not to follow the basic advice, which is to secure all items that attract bears.

Cherry and other fruit trees are allowed to grow out of control, the fruit left to drop and rot on the ground; garbage is stored by the back door or on the front deck; fridges and freezers are kept on porches; people believe that their chickens are safe because they are in the middle of town or they have a wooden coop (even thought bears naturally rip apart logs to get at insects); birdfeeders are stuffed full of high calorie bird (or bear) food and left hanging in a tree as an open invitation to a bear.

The problem is not the bear. Secure all bear attractants now to encourage bears to go and forage in the wild and avoid being destroyed or becoming dangerous and causing someone harm.

For more information on managing wildlife attractants please visit www.wildsafebc.com. To report wildlife sightings or conflicts with wildlife please call the RAPP line at 1-877-952 7277.

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Veteran mediator Vince Ready has walked away from talks between British Columbia teachers and their employer, smothering parents’ hopes the school year would start on time.

The province’s 40,000 public school teachers went on strike two weeks before summer vacation in June, and the ongoing job action has many worried the start of school may be put on hold indefinitely.

After Ready left the bargaining table Saturday, Peter Cameron, the government’s negotiator, said the current round of talks

was over.

Ready is widely regarded as one of Canada’s top labour troubleshooters, and many had held out hope his involvement would finally break the impasse between the two sides.

He brought Jim Iker of the teachers’ union and Cameron together for two days of exploratory talks.

But as the talks wrapped up, Cameron said Ready felt the two sides were still too far apart for mediation to begin, which meant the school year was unlikely to start on schedule Tuesday.

“This is effectively terminated,” he said.

“We think we have been very frank with Vince.”

“It will not start on time,” Cameron said, referring to the school year.

Cameron said both sides will wait for Ready to determine when they are close enough to resume discussions.

Ready said he tried to establish a framework for mediated negotiations, but the effort failed.

“I just see no basis at this point for meaningful negotiations or mediation, so I’ve just declared an impasse,” he said. “I just don’t see an agreement here at this point.”

Despite Ready’s gloomy assessment, the BC Teachers’ Federation indicated it wasn’t giving up.

“As things stand now, the strike will continue, but we are still determined to get a

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COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST TO DEVELOP A REVELSTOKE LABOUR MARKET STRATEGY The City of Revelstoke is seeking Expressions of Interest from experienced parties to develop a Labour Market Strategy for the community of Revelstoke. Reporting to the Revelstoke Community Labour Market Network, the proponent will undertake research related to current and future labour market issues; identify current and future local labour market needs; and develop a comprehensive labour market strategy including a clear action plan for addressing labour market issues in Revelstoke.

Interested parties should provide an Expression of Interest which outlines: • Education and experience relevant to labour market issues; • Communication, organization, research and group facilitation skills; • Key success factors and approaches to achieve success; • Timeframe for completing the Revelstoke Labour Market Strategy; • Lump sum amount expected as remuneration for developing the Labour Market Strategy.

For further information, please contact Alan Mason, Director of Community Economic Development at 250-837-5345 or via e-mail at amason@revelstoke.ca.

Expressions of Interest should be addressed to: Alan Mason, Director of Community Economic Development, Box 2398, Revelstoke, BC, V0E 2S0, or dropped off at 301 Victoria Street West, Revelstoke. Expressions of Interest must be received by 4:30 pm on Friday, September 12th, 2014.

The City wishes to thank all those who submit an Expression of Interest, however only proponents with Expression of Interests that meet the needs of the City of Revelstoke will be contacted.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN PROMOTING ECONOMIC GROWTH AND STABILITY IN THE REVELSTOKE AREA? The City of Revelstoke invites applications from residents to serve as members of the Economic Development Commission (EDC). The purpose of the EDC is to provide advice and suggestions to the City of Revelstoke and the CSRD Area ‘B’ Regional Director. Commission members are volunteers selected for their interest, previous experience, knowledge, skills and ability to represent the population of the area.

If you are interested in applying, please submit a letter noting your interest and a brief outline of your qualifications. This can be mailed to the attention of the Dawn Levesque at the City of Revelstoke, Box 170, Revelstoke, B.C. V0E 2S0, or e-mailed to dlevesque@revelstoke.ca no later than 4:30 pm on September 30, 2014.

For additional information, please call Alan Mason, Director of Community Economic Development at 837-5345. Thank you for your interest.

PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURE JOB VACANCY CASUAL LIFEGUARD/INSTRUCTOR The City of Revelstoke invites applications for the position of Casual Lifeguard / Instructor. The successful candidate must have current National Lifeguard Service and Water Safety Instructor certificates.

This position is within the Bargaining Unit of C.U.P. E. Local 363. A copy of the job description can be viewed in the Parks, Recreation & Culture Department, 600 Campbell Avenue or online at www. cityofrevelstoke.com. If you are interested in one of these positions, please submit resume and other relevant material to the undersigned by Friday, September 12th, 2014.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Mediator Vince Ready arrives to meet with B.C. Teachers’ Federation president Jim Iker and B.C. Public School Employers’ Association negotiator Peter Cameron in Richmond, B.C., on Thursday August 28, 2014. Ready has walked away from talks between British Columbia teachers and their employer, smothering hopes of parents that the school year would start on time.

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deal before Sept. 2,” Iker wrote in a press release.

Iker, however, was clearly less optimistic when interviewed immediately after talks fell apart Saturday, admitting the chances of the school year starting on time were remote, at best.

“As of right now, school will not be starting on the second of September, though our teachers would love to be back at work,” he said.

Iker also accused the province’s negotiators of not being prepared to reach a fair settlement for students and teachers.

The B.C. Public School Employers’ Association has been bargaining on behalf of government throughout the dispute.

“The BCTF team tried to kick-start meaningful talks by dropping some proposals entirely and reducing others substantially,” Iker wrote. “Unfortunately, the government did not indicate they were willing to make any meaningful moves in return.”

Premier Christy Clark took to social media, saying government wants to have a fair deal as soon as possible, but it must be affordable for taxpayers.

“We want a deal that gives teachers a raise and invests in classrooms, but it must also be in line with settlements for other unions,” she tweeted.

Prior to discussions with Ready, Iker and Cameron met with Education Minister Peter Fassbender, who proposed that both parties put aside the most contentious issues and start mediation.

The issues Fassbender referred to are teachers’ grievances stemming from an ongoing legal battle between the union

and government.

Earlier this year, the B.C. Supreme Court ruled in favour of the union, saying the province violated the union’s bargaining rights when it removed provisions related to class size and support from the teachers’ contract in 2002.

The government is appealing the decision.

Teachers have asked the government to set aside $225 million every five years to deal with contract grievances related to the court case, but the government wants to suspend the possible impact of the grievances until the appeal process has finished.

Iker said after the talk on Saturday that teachers were willing to reduce that fund to $100 million.

When Fassbender proposed leaving grievances out of bargaining, and allowing the courts to settle the matter, he argued it would allow negotiations to focus on the key issues.

Iker, however, dismissed that proposal after Saturday’s talks.

“Does the government really expect that teachers would bargain away everything the B.C. Supreme Court has already awarded us?” he wrote in a release. “And what future decisions might bring?”

There was little progress during the summer toward resolving the key sticking points — wages, class size, and support staff levels.

The government has said it will not legislate teachers back to work, but has proposed giving parents of children aged 12 and under $40 a day to help with daycare costs should the strike continue.

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Loni Parker running for re-election in Area B Alex Cooper

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Loni Parker hasn’t had enough of being the elected representative of rural Revelstoke.

With seven terms and 21 years under her belt, the Area B director will be running for another term on the board of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District.

“There’s still some unfinished work to be done with Area B,” she told the Times Review. “This last little time with zoning and planning, getting through all that was

Loni Parker will be running for an eighth term as Area B director Revelstoke Times Review Photo

quite a bit of work.”

The CSRD passed a new zoning bylaw for Area B last week; it brings zoning regulations to the entire region from Mica to Trout Lake for the first time (see below for more on that).

Parker said there are outstanding issues she wants to see through — notably a parks plan for the area, as well as some budgetary issues and developments at Greeley and Shelter Bay. She said she wanted to bring more BC Hydro money to Revelstoke and Area B, but wasn’t able

to get support from the City of Revelstoke to do so.

“I’m hoping over the next term there will be a change in that direction so we can work more effectively together as a municipality and area to make some changes that will be beneficial to both,” she said.

Referring to the Revelstoke Adventure Park development proposal in the Greeley Area, she said she wanted to make sure that actions by the city don’t impact what happens in the rural area. The city and regional district engaged

in a dispute over a possible city boundary extension to to the Greeley area.

“Certainly there needs to be some vigilance on behalf of the area director to make sure our area is not impacted negatively by the actions of the municipality, so hopefully we’ll see a change in the next term,” she said. “I’ve put in a lot of hard work over the years to make sure Area B develops in a socially, environmentally and economically responsible way and I’d like to see that continue.”

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2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS

Are you eligible to vote at the November elections for Mayor, Councillors and School Trustees? Is your name on the current list of electors?

Public Notice is given to the electors of the City of Revelstoke that nominations for the offices of:

If you are not sure you can find out by calling (250-837-2911) or visiting Revelstoke City Hall at 216 Mackenzie Avenue. The office is open from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding holidays)

(1) Mayor, (6) Councillors, and (5) School Trustees

Advance elector registrations will be accepted at Revelstoke City Hall until Tuesday, September 23, 2014. With the exception of registrations on voting days, elector registrations will not be accepted during the period September 24, 2014 to November 15, 2014.

ELECTOR QUALIFICATIONS

RESIDENT ELECTORS: • age 18 or older; and • a Canadian citizen; and • a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day • of registration; and • a resident of the City of Revelstoke for at least 30 days immediately before the • day of registration; and • not disqualified by any enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified •by law.

NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS: • age 18 or older; and • a Canadian citizen; and • a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day • of registration; and • a registered owner of real property in the City of Revelstoke for at least 30 days • immediately before the day of registration; and • not entitled to register as a resident elector; and • not disqualified by any enactment from voting in an election or otherwise • disqualified by law; and • if there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those • individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register • as a non-resident property elector.

LIST OF REGISTERED ELECTORS Beginning Tuesday, September 30, 2014 until the close of general voting for the election on Saturday, November 15, 2014, a copy of the list of registered electors will, upon signature, be available for public inspection, at Revelstoke City Hall during regular office hours, Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays. An elector may request that their address or other information about them be omitted from or obscured on the list of electors.

OBJECTION TO REGISTRATION OF AN ELECTOR An objection to the registration of a person whose name appears on the list of registered electors may be made in accordance with the Local Government Act until 4:00 pm on Friday, October 10, 2014. An objection must be in writing and may only be made by a person entitled to be registered as an elector of the City of Revelstoke and can only be made on the basis that the person whose name appears has died or is not qualified to be registered as an elector of the City of Revelstoke.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on these matters, the following persons may be contacted at 250- 837-2911: Teresa LeRose, Chief Election Officer Dawn Levesque, Deputy Chief Election Officer Chief Election Officer

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will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, as follows: By hand, mail or other delivery service: 216 Mackenzie Ave. PO Box 170

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This summer's wildfire season will go down as one of the most destructive on record in B.C. As of Thursday, fires had burned up more than 330,000 hectares across the province and are expected to soon surpass the 337,000 hectares destroyed in the 2010 fire season.

This year is still far short of 1958, when 856,000 hectares burned, but 2014 could move into fifth place if it surpasses 1950's 343,339 hectares, or even third if it tops the 351,000 lost in 1971.

While much timber has burned, no homes or other sig-

nificant structures have been lost this year, so by that measure it's been nowhere near as catastrophic as the 2003 fire season, when more than 300 homes were lost or damaged in the Okanagan Mountain and McClure fires.

But it has been costly.

The province has so far spent more than $246 million fighting wildfires, almost four times what was budgeted, and more than the $212 million expended in 2010.

Despite wet weather on the Labour Day weekend, fire officials are bracing for more warm dry spells in September.

"It's unlikely we've seen the end of the fire season by any stretch of the imagination," fire

information officer Dustin Eno said.

The actual number of fires this year – just over 1,300 – is well below the average of 1,600 a year.

But many of the fires have been very large.

The biggest, and still only 20 per cent contained, is the 130,000-hectare Chelaslie River fire, which is between Anahim Lake and Burns Lake, near Entiako and Tweedsmuir provincial parks. Homes remain under evacuation order there.

The largest evacuations this summer have included the China Nose fire near Houston and the McAllister fire, which forced the evacuation of the entire town of Hudson's Hope

in July.

Assisting B.C. crews have been large numbers of imported firefighters and equipment, from other provinces, Alaska and Australia.

"We've brought in a lot and have been very grateful to be able to draw on those relationships, both right across Canada and internationally," Eno said.

"Last year we exported a lot of firefighters to fight in other jurisdictions and this year they were able to return that favour."

There are still 152 active fires and another 85 out-of-province firefighters arrived Thursday from Ontario so B.C. crews could take mandatory days off.

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The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) is conducting a review of its Regional Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP), last updated in 2009. The review will identify new initiatives for reduce, reuse, recycle and disposal programs for the next five years, as many of the 2009 recommendations have now been completed. A review of new opportunities and directions will be conducted to update the

SWMP and to establish implementation priorities for the next five years. It is important to note that the process relies on input from residents, business and other stakeholders residing within member municipalities and rural areas alike.

“An advisory committee representing a cross-section of region wide public and technical interests was created to oversee the implementation of the 2009 Plan,” says Ben Van Nostrand, Team LeaderEnvironmental Health Ser-

vices “and this committee will remain in place to develop and review all recommendations put forward during this new plan revision, and (most importantly) ensure public participation during this process”.

The review will explore enhanced recycling opportunities, including food waste and other waste diversion initiatives, landfill and transfer station management, and public education. “Public participation is absolutely essential to the success of this transpar-

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There are eight kittens in one cage at the Revelstoke animal shelter – a mixture of orange, black, gray and calico. Some look longingly out of the cage at me, while others shy away from my presence.

They are amongst at least 10 cats and 22 kittens at the shelter these days, some of them born there after their pregnant mothers were rescued.

Their presence has the Revelstoke & District Humane Society (RDHS) in a bind as they struggle to feed and care for the animals.

“This is the highest number of cats we have seen at one time in about eight years,” said Joy Armstrong, a member of the society’s board, in a presentation to council on Aug. 26. "Our goal is to find homes for these kittens and adults cats in the near future as our shelter is nearing its limit and will be over full if the animals are not adopted out."

The RDHS was started in 2003 with the goal of improving the welfare of animals in the community. They run a shelter in the public works yard where stray pets are brought by the animal control officer.

The animals are brought in after they are seen repeatedly in the wild.

"There are lots of cats out there, pregnant moms that have come into us,” said Armstrong. “Nobody claimed them and if they would

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have had kittens and they would have not been handled, they would have become feral. I've also got six that I'm fostering that were found in wood piles.

If the animals go unclaimed for five days, they are put up for adoption.

Volunteers feed and care for the animals and try to socialize them so become good pets. They also help pay for the cost of having pets spayed and neutered to prevent an increase in the number of strays or neglected animals. The society needs funding to cover the cost of care of the cats and kittens that have come into their care.

"We recognize a lack of public awareness,” said Armstrong. “We commonly get questions from the public asking where we're located

and how they can adopt our animals."

As a result of this, the RDHS is hosting an open house on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to raise awareness of what they do, as well as find homes for the animals in their care.

"We are hoping we can find homes for our kittens and find some volunteers as well,” Armstrong said.

“We will take this opportunity to educate the public on how many kittens and cats are without homes in our community. We will urge the public to spay and neuter their pets so we can keep their numbers down." ***** If you are interested in meeting any of the animals in the Animal Shelter, please contact the Animal Control Officer at 250-837-4747.

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Songs of My Heart exhibition starts Friday MELISSA JAMESON

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For the first time, local artist Jackie Pendergast's work is being featured in a solo exhibition. Titled Songs of My Heart, the semi-autobiographical works are a glimpse into Pendergast's life, highlighting some of the changes Pendergast has experienced. It's also the first time she has worked from a theme.

“There are certain songs, when I hear them, they take me back to a particular time in my life,” said Pendergast, who chose 15 songs she connected with as catalysts for the pieces she created. The changes represented through her works, which feature textile pieces, silk painting, and mixed media, begin with her childhood and

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continue through leaving for college, ending a first relationship, and living in Canada.

“Lots of people know me as the person who works at the art gallery, they know me from my time in Revelstoke,” she said.

“But there's a whole 50-odd years of living in a difference place and a different lifestyle to the one I have now.”

Pendergast says knowing that others will see her work, and its connection to her, does cause some anxiety.

“It's scary in some ways because I am exposing myself through my art and having people see it,” she said. “In some ways it's allowed me to examine my thoughts and feelings, and in some cases come to terms with what's happened in the past.”

While she only began work-

ing on the pieces for the exhibition eight months ago, Pendergast says the idea for Songs of My Heart has been in her mind for much longer.

“Its been three years of thinking and waking up in the middle of the night,” she said.

Selecting the songs was the first part of the process, looking very carefully at lyrics and in some cases choosing only a phrase. The song selections are varied and travel through time beginning with Perry Como and ending with Cold Play. Of course there is also a Beatles song, and Blackbird by Paul McCartney who Pendergast says was her favourite Beatle.

As for the changes that each song and each piece represent, Pendergast says they cover both good and bad.

“Isn't that what life is about?

If we never experience bad times in our lives would we appreciate the good? It's only when we know despair that we realize that when life is good it's very precious.”

Along with Songs of My Heart, the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre will feature two other exhibitions. Postcards from Revelstoke features works

by Coreen Tucker in a variety of media including water colours, mixed media and silk paintings. Book Illustrators: The Art of the Book includes original prints of book art by Cara Sharp (My 12 Brothers and Me, by Chic Sharp), and Zuzana Driediger.

The exhibitions run from September 5 to 26. There will be an opening reception on September 5 from 6-9 p.m.

Right, Jackie Pendergast’s compostion “Catch a Falling Star” with an explanation of it’s origin below the image. The piece was created using fused fabric, machine stitching, commercial fabric and applique.

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As the eldest of three children, I had little one to one time with my Dad. The only memories I have of him being with me on my own was when he carried me to hospital after I had dislocated my shoulder and on a different occasion taking me to see the doctor because I was sick. This is the song he sang to me. The last time we sang it together was just before I left home to go to teacher training college. He was working as a truck driver at the time, delivering roofing tiles all over Britain. He took me on a two day trip to Wales and we sang this as we travelled. In this piece I am walking with my Dad, who always seemed like a giant when I was a little girl, along a street of terraced houses similar to the one I grew up in. I am wearing a red coat which I loved. It was just after the end of clothing coupons and rationing in England and was the first colourful piece of clothing I owned.

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Chubby Funsters restaurant opens it’s doors in Mackenzie Plaza MELISSA JAMESON

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The idea behind the new Chubby Funsters Kitchen and Cocktails came from ideas co-owners Joel Asher, John Ferguson, and Eric Stone had been mulling around.

“We always had these little ideas we would bounce around,” said Asher.

“When the space became available it seemed like a great place to try out some of those ideas.” In the case of Chubby Funsters, it's a slightly more casual place where patrons can still get a nice meal.

Located in Grizzly Plaza in the building that has been home to a few other restaurants including Bad Paul's and most recently Ginger and Spice Bistro, Chubby Funsters opened with little fanfare on July 25. So far, the response to the new restaurant has been mostly positive.

“There's been a great response to the space. Everyone likes that it's open again,” said Asher. “Foodwise, there's some different things on the menu that people are open to trying.”

Local resident Samantha Robert, who has been to Chubby Funsters three times since its opening, said the calamari appetizer is high up on her list.

Other popular menu items so far have been the beef lasagna, 1/4 and 1/2 chickens and prime rib.

When I asked Robert about her experiences, she said she had nothing

to complain about.

“The service is very friendly, very attentive and consistent from visit to visit” she said. “My favourite things are the beautiful outside back patio, the friendly attentive nature of this business and the menu.”

Asher said that like all new restaurants they have had their fare share of facility issues.

“It's always challenging to learn a new facility,” he said. However, a positive is that because all new staff go through at same time: “You know to expect problems when you're opening so it's nice to have everyone go through those problems.”

Despite also being involved with some well-known Revelstoke restaurants and pubs (Asher and Ferguson are also owners of the Village Idiot, while Asher, Ferguson and Stone are involved with the Big Eddy Pub), when I ask what makes a successful restaurant, Asher says he has no idea.

“I'm not sure why the people of Revelstoke enjoy our restaurants. We try to do stuff we like and that we think other people will like. The secret in restaurants is no different than in any other business,” said Asher who also noted luck plays a large part in the restaurant industry and that he has seen some fantastic concepts not work out.

Currently Chubby Funsters is open at 5 pm for dinner, but will open for lunch in the near future. They are also open for Sunday brunch.

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Revelstoke winters the first year of war KEN ENGLISH

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After the departure of the First Contingent of volunteer soldiers to England at the end of August, 1914, enthusiasm and support for the war effort consumed most of the ener-

gies of the town. Gone were the leisurely afternoon teas. In their place were sewing and knitting circles.

Still, people did find time for winter sports. That winter there were many accounts of sleigh rides in the local newspapers. One in particular was an outing to Greely Creek

where the party-goers did not arrive back in town until 3am. Games and dances and midnight meals, and partying until the wee hours, were common occurrences in Revelstoke that winter. There was skating at the outdoor rink near the YMCA as well as on the frozen Columbia

river. There were ski expeditions up the Big Bend. The Revelstoke Ski Club was formed in December of 1914 and the first ski competitions were held in February 1915.

There were notices of weddings that would include in the guest list those who would later volunteer for

the war and not come back.

Even as the First Contingent had left for Valcartier and from there overseas, recruiting for the second contingent began again late in October. Twenty-five volunteers from Revelstoke for the Second Canadian Contingent were

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Coaches, from Left: Lina Brazal Sihlis (Minor Ball President) Jay Adam, Jamie Adam.

Players, standing, from left, Yorke Parkin, Tucker McQuarrie, Ashton Wuhlar, Haige Riesen, Hugo Thomas, Kay Leflar, Parker Degerness, Carter Adam. Sitting, Breanne Rohatinsky, Declan Leonard, Phoenix Portras, Presley Sharman, Carma Levesque.

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Rocky Mountain Rangers, bridge guards at Columbia River bridge at Revelstoke.

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accepted to go overseas. The November 7 1914 edition of the Mail-Herald mentions that the Revelstoke detachment of second contingent volunteers marched from the Drill Hall to the railway station and left for Vancouver.

All throughout the winter in Revelstoke there was intensive activity supporting the war effort and the boys overseas. The Patriotic Fund had collected $714 since the beginning of the war for supporting the families of the volunteers. The Belgian Relief Fund was active, supporting the Bel-

gian refugees fleeing from German occupation. The Womens’ Canadian Club was also raising funds and knitting socks.

They were also very busy making up kits for the troops coming through on the trains. The local Relief Society was busy collecting funds to support the families of the Revelstoke volunteers. The whole town was being mobilized in support of the war.

The Revelstoke Relief Society had a summary of their work printed in the Dec. 5, 1914 edition of the Mail-Herald. Since

the war started they had many appeals for various projects and each time had received a generous response. In its first public meeting on August 10 the Society raised $530 to go towards equipping a hospital ship and to support the families of those who had volunteered for duty. It was at this time that the Revelstoke Relief Society pledged to give assistance along the lines of Red Cross work. They met each Wednesday at the YMCA building (where the

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Revelstoke Optometry Clinic welcomes new owner history.

The clinic has already been given a quick facelift with new paint and flooring throughout. Within the next year, Ayles aims to have an Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) machine at the clinic. Best described as a CT scan for the eye, an OCT machine sees

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On Monday August 25th, optometrist Dr. Christine Aylas became the new owner and full time practitioner at the Revelstoke Optometry Clinic, taking over from longtime Revelstoke resident Dr. Terrance O'Hagan.

O'Hagan purchased the clinic in 1984 after becoming enchanted by the scenery and people in Revelstoke after stopping here en route to an interview. “Everyone was so friendly,” O'Hagan says.

“I checked out the local optometry clinic and ten minutes later the optometrist offered to sell the place.” O'Hagan was quick to jump at the chance and bought it.

“My patients have supported me for so long, they're like extended family,” the 68 year old says. “Revelstoke has been very good to me. I have so many great memories from working here, it’s been very rewarding.”

Ready to help with the transition of the clinic’s ownership, O'Hagan will be contracted to cover shifts when needed and work in a part time capacity as he eases into retirement.

O'Hagan is thrilled to have sold the practice to Aylas. “She is excited and enthusiastic,” he explains. “I'm slowing down but will be here from time to time, it's marvellous.”

After obtaining her Doctor of Optometry degree from The University of Waterloo in 2012, Aylas has completed externships in New Zealand and Calgary, and spent the last two years as work-

through the eye’s layers. This helps with early diagnosis and management of ocular diseases such as macular degeneration and glaucoma. Having an OTC machine in town means referrals, which often result in elderly patients having to visit out of town clinics, will lessen.

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achievement award in business and entrepreneurship and spoke to the writers of the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series as a teen.

Aylas’ own journey to Revelstoke reflects O'Hagan's experience. Having grown up in the mountains of Hinton, Alberta, she and her husband Alex were keen to get back to a small mountain town. The couple decided to move to Revelstoke last summer after camping nearby. Aylas started looking for the local optometry clinic, and the rest is

ing an associate within a clinic.

“I've known I wanted to be an optometrist since grade three when I needed glasses,” Aylas says. “It was then I recognized the difference an optometrist can make in people’s lives.” Before becoming an optometrist Ayles worked as a front desk receptionist, as an adjustment assistant, and as a technician.

A lifelong interest in business will be an advantage for Aylas as she takes on ownership of her own clinic. She won a YTV

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Wednesday, September 3

celebrate the amazing community spirit in Revelstoke! 6.00-9.00 p.m.

Come register for almost any activity you can think of in Revelstoke. At the Community Centre from 5–8 p.m.

REVELSTOKE GRIZZLIES vs.

Golden Rockets. Exhibition action at the Revelstoke Forum at 7 p.m.

Sunday, September 7

MASS REGISTRATION EVENING

September 5–26

VISUAL ARTS SHOW The Revel-

stoke Visual Arts Centre presents Songs of My Heart by Jackie Pendergast, Postcards from Revelstoke, by Coreen Tucker, and The Art of the Book, by a group of book illustrators. Show opens Friday, September 5, at 6 p.m.

Friday, September 5

REVELSTOKE GRIZZLIES vs.

North Okanagan Knights. Exhibition action at the Revelstoke Forum at 7 p.m.

September 6–7

LITTLE BEAR SOCCER TOURNAMENT Come enjoy a junior soccer tournament with 35 teams of various ages taking part.

Saturday, September 6

FAMILY CRAFT DROP-IN DAY

We provide the materials and instructions for a fun day of creating a craft or piece of art to take home! No registration is required for this free program.

10.30 a.m.-4.00 p.m. at the Revelstoke Library.

BC INTERIOR FOREST MUSEUM Calendar Release/ Appreciation BBQ. There will

be food available, including vegetarian options, juice and pop. Free for members, and $5 for non-members.

Memberships with perks will be available for purchase, as will our 2015 calendar. Come on up and enjoy the music, museum and machines; make some s’mores over the campfire, and

REVELSTOKE GRIZZLIES vs.

Sicamous Eagles. Exhibition action at the Revelstoke Forum at 4 p.m.

REVELSTOKE GARLIC FESTIVAL

Come celebrate all things garlic.

Featuring eight organic locally grown varieties for sale, scapes ,syrup and more. At 226 Track Street from 3–8 p.m., with a garlic workshop at 5 p.m. and potluck at 6 p.m. Presented by the Track Street Growers and the NCES Local Food Initiative.

SPIRIT OF THE WEST Spirit of the West have rocked audiences since 1983 with their original and potent blend of folk, Celtic, rock, pop and punk. The band that began in 1983 as an innocent trio of acoustic guitar, flutes and bouzouki is now a musical and performance powerhouse that features six musicians and dozens of instrument changes in a nights’ worth of timeless and beloved songs. You probably know them best for their drinking anthem 'Home for a rest.' At the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $35, available at the visitor information centre, ArtFirst, or the Revelstoke Arts Council website.

Thursday, September 11 FAMLY STORYTIMES Stories,

songs, puppets and more fun activities for children of all ages. 1.15-2.00 p.m at the Revelstoke Library. Please register by phone or in person.

Friday, September 12

FAMLY STORYTIMES Stories,

songs, puppets and more fun activities for children of all ages. 10.15-11.00 a.m at the Revelstoke Library. Please register by phone or in person.

September 13–14

ENDURO BIKE RACE The BC and

Kootenay-Rocky Enduro Series bike races meet up in Revelstoke for their final competitions of the season. Expect two days of up and down racing. Visit www. bcenduro.com for more information.

Saturday, September 13

CELEBRATE THE SUMMIT & EVA LAKE RUN Celebrate 100 years of Mount Revelstoke National Park with interpretive strolls, art activities, live music and a subalpine trail run.

Of course, there will be cake. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the summit of Mount Revelstoke.

HUMANE SOCIETY OPEN HOUSE The Revelstoke & District

Human Society holds an open house to raise awareness and hopefully find homes for the many cats and kittens it is currently holding. At the public works yard from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

MAGIC, COMEDY, VAUDEVILLE

James Jordan presents a one-man vaudeville variety extravaganza with original magic, skilled juggling, music and comedy. His one of a kind carnivalthemed magic show captures the thrill of the games, the amazement of the magic, and the excitement of the jugglers and all provided by one man. He is joined by Ryan Pilling’s comedy magic show, which has spread smiles and laughter from Yellowknife to Cancun. Ryan’s highly interactive performance gets everyone involved in the fun, creating amazing magic with everyday items like ropes, paper bags, and balloons. At the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5, or $20 for a family of five (two adults and three children), available at the visitor information centre, ArtFirst, or the Revelstoke Arts Council website.

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REVELSTOKE GOLF CLUB COMMUNITY FUN DAY Promo-

tional green fees and food & beverage discounts, starting at 1 p.m.

Wednesday, September 17

MICK FOLEY: TALES OF WRESTLING PAST He’s a three-time WWE

champion, a hardcore legend and a member of the WWE Hall of Fame. Now, Mick Foley is unleashing the same trademark blend of wit and wisdom, wildness and warmth that made his books so beloved (five self-penned New York Times best-sellers) into his oneman spoken-word stage show, “Tales From Wrestling Past.” At the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre at 7:30 p.m. $35.

September 18–19

BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL Two nights featuring the best

films from the Banff Mountain Film Festival. The films cover all aspects of mountain life, from sports to culture all around the world. $20 for one night, $30 for two nights. At the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre at 7 p.m.

Thursday, September 18 FAMLY STORYTIMES Stories,

songs, puppets and more fun activities for children of all ages. 1:15-2:00 p.m at the Revelstoke Library. Please register by phone or in person.

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FAMLY STORYTIMES Stories,

songs, puppets and more fun activities for children of all ages. 10:15-11:00 a.m at the Revelstoke Library. Please

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TERRY FOX RUN The Last Tee plays host to the annual Terry Fox Run. The route goes from the golf course, across the river, along the Big Eddy Greenbelt and back to the golf course. You can run, walk, bike or rollerblade. Start your run anytime from 8–11 a.m.

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Saturday, September 20

MULTICULTURAL STORYTELLING Stories, crafts and activities from a different culture each month. For children of all ages. Revelstoke Library from 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, September 23

COMMON THREADS KNITTING CLUB Instructor, Natalie Lebel, is

available for as much or as little guidance as you need while you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, needlepoint, or whatever! We provide the companionship (and tea!) and you provide your own supplies. No registration is required for this free program. 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the Revelstoke Library. All ages welcome.

Thursday, September 25 FAMLY STORYTIMES Stories,

songs, puppets and more fun activities for children of all ages. 1:15-2:00 p.m at the Revelstoke Library. Please register by phone or in person.

September 26–27

GARDEN GURU SERIES presents mushroom logs, with Robert Macrae. At the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre.

Friday, September 26 FAMLY STORYTIMES

Stories, songs, puppets and more fun activities for children of all ages.

10.15-11.00 a.m at the Revelstoke Library. Please register by phone or in person.

Saturday, September 27

LEGO CLUB Have fun creating fantastic creatures and structures according to the monthly theme! Use the library's huge Lege collection. No registration is required for this free program. 2/30-3.30 p.m. at the Revelstoke Library.

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Columbia Shuswap Regional District adopts revamped expense policy transportation, hotels and meals. Kooistra reiterated the policy declares directors and staff are expected to “utilize the most cost-effective method of travel considering time, convenience and safety.”

Kooistra made clear that meal expenses for business outside of CSRD limits are on a strictly per diem basis.

Within CSRD limits, detailed receipts are required to prevent fraudulent use of the per diem.

Rural area directors initially balked at approving the policy, sending it back to the Electoral Area Directors (EAD) committee meeting for further discussion. Following this, a few minor changes were made to the policy including setting a two-tiered per diem rate for meals, as it was felt that costs were higher in the Greater Vancouver, Victoria and Whistler areas.

TRACY HUGHES Salmon Arm Observer

Thirty-three years after it was first legislated, directors of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District voted unanimously to approve a new policy governing their conduct surrounding personal expenses for staff and elected officials.

Finance manager Jodi Kooistra sought amendments on the policy that affects both staff and directors because there were no guidelines that set limits on meal expenditures, room upgrades or partner programs. As well, there was a lack of consistency in how expense claims were processed.

Previous discussions regarding the new policy generated questions and comments regarding directors’ responsibility in choosing the cheapest mode of

Area C director Paul Demenok proposed an amendment that would make using government hotel rates mandatory, but this was discouraged by staff, who noted this was not always the most economical option. For example, a using the hotel closest to a conference could be the cheaper option than getting a government rate farther away and paying for mileage.

“There is a trust factor here, and I think we are all very aware of the trust placed in us for the items we are claiming,” said board chair David Raven. “I think staff have been very prudent.”

The policy also now includes a provision that it be reviewed every four years.

“I’m glad to see the time schedule, so it won’t be 33 years before it is renewed again,” commented Salmon Arm Mayor Nancy Cooper.

The Grizzlies are back in action this week.

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The Revelstoke Grizzlies are scheduled to play three exhibition games this week, starting with a match up against the Golden Rockets on Wednesday September 3rd.

On Friday 5th the Grizzlies take on the North Okanagan Knights, both games starting at 7.00 p.m. at the Revelstoke Forum. Then on Sunday 7th they welcome the Sicamous Eagles to the Forum, puck drops at 4.00 p.m.

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Obituaries George Albert Ratcliffe George Albert Ratcliffe passed away at Queen Victoria Hospital, Revelstoke on Monday, August 25th, 2014 at the age of 84 years.

A private family interment of George’s cremated remains took place at Mountain View Cemetery, Revelstoke.

George was born in Vancouver, B.C. on January 13, 1930 and had been a resident of Revelstoke since 1994. He loved playing board games with his family and especially enjoyed being the dealer/ banker in Monopoly. George was also an avid crib player and loved to “cheat” at times to win.

Mrs. Anne Ozero passed away at Queen Victoria Hospital, Revelstoke on Sunday, August 24th, 2014 at the age of 86 years. Prayers will be recited from St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Revelstoke on Wednesday evening, September 3rd at 8:00 p.m., followed by the Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday morning, September 4th at 10:00 a.m. with Father Aaron de Dios celebrant. Interment will follow in the family plot of Mountain View Cemetery, Revelstoke.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Revelstoke Hospice Society, Box 3133, Revelstoke, B.C. V0E 2S0, or The Canadian Cancer Society, 202 – 1835 Gordon Drive, Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 3H5, in memory of Anne.

Anne was born in Dysart, Saskatchewan on July 28, 1928 and had been a resident of Revelstoke since 1948. She was a member of the Women of the Moose and active with the Senior Citizen’s Association. Anne loved sewing and doing embroidery on her computerized sewing machine.

She especially enjoyed their time spent camping at the Holiday Park Resort at Winfield.

George was predeceased by his wife Anita and a brother Ed. He is survived by 10 children: George of Lethbridge, Robert (Sandra) of Chilliwack, Annette of Vernon, Mary (Jim) of Lumby, Lee-Ann (Harry) of Burnaby, Reg (Amber) of Revelstoke, Marc of West Kelowna, John (Cindy) of Revelstoke, Judy (Bill) of Vernon and Georgina (Dean) of Revelstoke; plenty of grandchildren and great grandchildren; one sister Corrall Ratcliffe of Chilliwack, his dog Boostie as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Anne was predeceased by her husband Peter in November 2013, parents John and Lena Ottenbreit; siblings: Paul, Eleanor, John, Kay, Edmund, George, Albert, Mary and Joe and nephew Jim Ottenbreit. She is survived by three sons: Gerry (Mari) of Revelstoke, Barry (Marina) of Revelstoke and Leslie (Cindy) of Kamloops; six grandchildren: Alison (Nathan), Amy (Nils), Brice (Michelle), Lena (Stevan), Ryan (Rachel) and Jeanette; six great grandchildren; sister-in-law Joan Ottenbreit as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Messages of sympathy may be sent to George’s family by viewing his obituary at www.brandonbowersfuneralhome.com.

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Cremation arrangements are in the care of Brandon Bowers Funeral Home, Revelstoke.

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Paul Joseph Auguste Balcaen of Kamloops passed away on August 14, 2014 at 91 years of age. He will be lovingly remembered by his children Wayne Balcaen of Whitehorse, , Don (Joyce) Bergen of Port Alberni, grandchildren Deb Butler of Kamloops, Kathy Bergen of Vancouver Island, Don Bergen of Victoria, Rod (Deb) Bergen of Revelstoke, Lee (Kevin) Holden of Salmon Arm, Carol Bergen of Kamloops, great grandchildren Brandi Shewchuk, Chris Nixon, Ashley Nixon, Nicki Berg, Heath Berg, Kristen Holden, Kaiden Holden, great-great grandchildren Avery Shewchuk, Laken and Taven Shewchuk, Adalyn and Liam Lee, Kason and Taylor Berg.

He was predeceased by his wife Alice Amy Balcaen and sons Dennis and Peter Bergen.

Paul was born in Vegreville, AB on August 14, 1923. He was one of ten children. He grew up on the farm and joined the air force at the age of 18 and became an armerment instructor, once leaving the force he met Alice and they became the band LuLu Islanders and travelled all over enjoying life and each other. Once in their 70’s they settled in Revelstoke with lots of family around. Alice passed away in 1999 and Paul then resided with his granddaughter Deb for 10 years before moving to Kamloops.

Paul was a kind soul. He will be missed greatly by his family and by the people whose lives he touched. Anyone who met or knew Paul would always remember him for his funny jokes and sayings, his sense of humor and easy going and loving personality which made him a joy to be around. Rest in peace Gramps, you are forever in our hearts.

The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff at the Overlander Residential Care.

Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

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World War I, from page 10 city parking lot is now) and began knitting the hundreds of pairs of socks and shirts and other items that would be needed for the war effort. They began providing the men on bridge guard duty with extra socks and other items.

They also supplied boxes of apples for the men passing through on

the troop trains. A committee was formed to look after sending relief to the Belgian people who had been overrun by the German Army.

From Revelstoke they raised over a ton of clothing to send to these suffering people. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers pledged $25 per month toward the Relief Society for the duration of the war. There were teas and sales

H I S T ORY and dances and other fundraising activities throughout the winter. In November of 1914 a patriotic concert was held in the Opera House raising $296. This was an extremely active organization.

Tragedy struck in December 1914 when a bridge guard, Henry Lennard, age 17, of Albert Canyon, died of typhoid fever He is the first Revelstoke casualty of the

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While soldiers were being recruited for overseas service the Canadian Pacific Railway bridges were still being guarded. A letter from Jack Morgan guarding at Surprise Creek noted that the guards went toboganning when off duty, using shovels as toboggans. They were well looked after at Christmas – turkey, cake, cigars,

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fruit and other items. In Malakwa, W. Waddel took part in a Bachelor’s Brigade which served a midnight lunch at a surprise party at A.S. Alderton’s Meadow Lake ranch. There was much dancing, singing and games reported by the Mail-Herald’s Craigellachie correspondent. The school room at Taft was used for a very enjoyable dance attended by guests from Malakwa and Craigellachie. A large dance was held at the Drill Hall, sponsored by the 102nd regiment. There were many other patriotic dances and concerts held that winter. Other winter activities were in full swing. Mr. and Mrs. O.W. Abrahamson entertained pupils from Central School after they had gone for a snowshoe trek up the Big Bend.

They listened to selections from the Victrola machine, an early phonograph device.

Recruiting for the third contingent began in January 1915. Revelstoke was selected as a site for this recruiting process. Dr. Sutherland of Revelstoke was to be the initial physical examiner. The rate of pay for soldiers was $1.10 per day which was about ½ of a day’s pay for a labourer. Initially Revelstoke had been given a quota of 50 men to recruit. They easily exceeded this number, eventually recruiting almost 90 men from this area. While this recruiting was being carried out, many Revelstoke boys from the second contingent were in training at Willows Camp, Victoria, including Hart Munro. He sent a letter to friends in Revelstoke noting that he and another Revelstoke boy had the pleasure of meeting up with four former Revelstoke girls at a skating rink.

By the end of March, 1915 the first contingent had arrived at the front after a winter’s training in England. Joseph Howson, Edward Quinton and Walter Robinson sent letters home announcing their arrival at the front and noted that all of the Revelstoke boys were well. In a few weeks many of our Rev® elstoke boys would be involved in a gas attack

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