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15 local youth play with the musical group Sam2 Scrap Arts at the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre on Friday. Sam2 makes instruments out of salvaged material to create a variety of musical sounds. They were in Revelstoke for three days last week and held four workshops and put on four performances with grade 6–7 students at the elementary schools and grade 11–12 students at RSS. They were brought here through a partnership between the Revelstoke Arts Council, the Revelstoke School District, ArtStarts in Schools, the Revelstoke Community Foundation and the District Parent Advisory Council. Still to come this year is Ache Brazil, a capoeira group, and Green Thumb Theatre.

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Three running for mayor, 12 for council in Revelstoke election Alex Cooper

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Three people are running for mayor and a dozen candidates have come forward for a seat at the council table.

Five candidates filed to run for school board trustee, meaning they will all be acclaimed, while Loni Parker will return to her post as Area B director uncontested.

The mayoral candidates are, in alphabetical order: — Michael Brooks-Hill, a silviculture worker; — Mark McKee, a recently retired businessman and former mayor (2002–2008);

— David Raven, a retired forester and mayor since 2009.

The council candidates are, in alphabetical order: — Steve Bender, a current twoterm councillor and former radio personality; — Connie Brothers, a lawyer; — George Buhler, a retired construction contractor; — Scott Duke, manager of Stoke FM and owner of Revelstoke Property Services; — Trevor English, manager of the Red Apple; — Chuck Ferguson, semi-retired restaurant manager; — Chris Johnston, a lawyer and four-term councillor;

— Linda Nixon, retired nurse and one-term councillor; — Aaron Orlando, former editor of the Times Review; — Karen Powers, owner of Conversations cafe; — Gary Starling, retired railroader and one-term councillor; — Gary Sulz, funeral director and part-owner of Brandon Bowers Funeral Homes.

The Times Review’s election coverage begins today on page four with the first of five weekly questions we have put to the candidates.

We are beginning with a basic introductory question and the questions will get more specific as the election progresses, tackling issues

like the economy and city finances.

If there’s a question you’d like to have asked, please e-mail it to editor@revelstoketimesreview.com Voters will have a chance to ask questions of council candidates at an all-candidates forum at the community centre on Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m. There will also be a chance to speak to the candidates one-on-one at the community centre on Saturday, Oct. 25.

On the Revelstoke Board of Education, Alan Chell, Jeff Nicholson and Elmer Rorstad are returning as trustees. They will be joined by Bill MacFarlane, the former president of the Revelstoke Teachers’ Association, and Leslie Savage. With only

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five candidates for five seats, they will all be acclaimed. For Chell, it will be his 11th term as trustee, while Nicholson enters his sixth.

Loni Parker will begin an eighth term as director on the board of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, representing Area B Rural Revelstoke, which stretches from Trout Lake all the way to Mica.

The election takes place on Saturday, Nov. 15, with advance voting taking place on Nov. 5 and Nov. 12. Voting by mail is also an option — contact city hall about that.

You can read all our election stories on our Municipal Election page online: www.revelstoketimesreview.com/municipalelection.

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Man dies in early morning Big Eddy mobile home fire Alex Cooper

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A man is dead following a fire in the Big Eddy early Thursday morning.

Timothy Arnold Butcher, 49, died in the fire that destroyed his mobile home on Oct.9.

Revelstoke RCMP say the fire department was called to the fire at 1058 Lundell Road shortly after 6

a.m.

The home was partially engulfed in flames and neighbours were using a fire hose to put out the fire.

It eventually spread throughout the home.

Firefighters quickly went to work to extinguish the fire. It took 26 firefighters about 1.5 hours to extinguish the blaze, said fire chief Rob Girard.

Once it was out, they entered the

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home, only to discover Butchers passed away inside.

Girard said the fire was too big to risk going inside to check if there was someone home.

"The house was fully involved, we weren't going inside it," he said.

Butcher was born in Manitoba and moved to Revelstoke in 1985. He volunteered at

the food bank on Fridays and worked the bar at the Legion hall.

"He loved camping, good humour, being with friends and family, and no one was safe from his pranks," wrote his family in his obituary. "He was always the first to lend a hand to anyone in need, and the last to leave. He took great pride in and was very passionate about

his volunteer work around the community. Tim was loved by all who had the pleasure to meet him."

A celebration of his life will take place at the Legion on Oct. 17 at 1 p.m.

The cause of the fire is being investigated by the Revelstoke RCMP, BC Coroners Services, and forensic investigators.

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VICTORIA – The B.C. government released its latest water test results from the Mount Polley mine spill area Thursday, but refused a demand by opposition politicians to release inspection reports on the mine and tailings dam that collapsed Aug. 4.

Environment Minister Mary Polak said the water results showed "slightly" elevated levels of aluminum and copper in water samples from Quesnel Lake, but water remains safe to drink in the area affected by the plume of tailings in the lake.

Polak said all information related to health and safety of area residents has been made public, but she is complying with a request from investigators not to release inspection

reports until multiple investigations are complete.

Polak released an Oct. 6 letter from B.C. Chief Inspector of Mines Al Hoffman, who is supervising one investigation of the dam failure. Hoffman said investigators is examining "all documents relating to the history, design, construction, operation and maintenance of the tailings facility" and has interviewed more than 50 people.

"I share the concern with the Ministry of Justice that the public release of information related to the tailings facility at Mount Polley may impact investigations by tainting evidence of persons yet to be interviewed or re-interviewed," Hoffman wrote.

Imperial Metals issued a statement last week in response to a Vancouver newspaper report

that a 2010 inspection report described a crack found in the Mount Polley dam.

The crack was 900 metres away from the area of the August breach, and "was thought to be associated with localized settlement of loosely compacted material along the downstream slope of the embankment," the company said.

NDP energy and mines critic Norm Macdonald referred to reduced inspections at a coal mine in the Kootenays, and a memo from a ministry official in 2010 warning of the risks of reducing mine inspections.

Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett maintains that annual inspections of Mount Polley and other mines with tailings ponds were not reduced, although other inspections were reduced.

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Changes unlikely to Revelstoke riding

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Big changes are unlikely to be made to the boundaries of the Columbia River-Revelstoke riding.

The BC Electorial Boundaries Commission arrived in Revelstoke last week to seek feedback from the public as it makes adjustments to the province's electoral districts.

The commission can add two electoral districts to the province; those additions will likely take place in the Lower Mainland.

For Revelstoke's riding, the changes will be minimal, if there are any at all. Current legislation means that four ridings must be maintained in the Columbia-Kootenay area, meaning there's not much flexibility to make changes.

Those ridings are Columbia RiverRevelstoke, Kootenay East, Kootenay West and Nelson-Creston.

"Realistically, if there are to be a minimum of four electoral districts in this area, we can only do so much massaging," said commissioner Thomas Melnick. "It may be logical to move a boundary here or there if it's of benefit to the people that live here but so far we haven't heard any compel-

ling reasons to do that."

Columbia River-Revelstoke currently has a population of 32,521, which is much lower than the provincial average, but it is also the largest riding in the region geographically.

"It's definitely not a cookie cutter process that we're going through and if there's variations in population from one district to another that are justifiable, that at the end of the day provide for effective representation, that's what we're seeking," said commissioner Keith Archer.

Only one person came out to the Revelstoke hearing date to make a presentation — NDP member Bill MacFarlane. He told the commission that Columbia River-Revelstoke's boundaries should remain unchanged.

"There have been five provincials elections since (1991, when the riding was formed) so I would suggest the residents are used to and comfortable with the current boundaries," he said. "There is much in common throughout the riding with regards to economic conditions, geography and lifestyle that reflects an enjoyment of economic activity."

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Farlane about a couple of changes they were floating — adding Nakusp to Revelstoke's riding, or moving Kimberley into Kootenay East, with it's neighbour Cranbrook. The goal of asking was to get feedback on those possibilities.

"By posing a question to our presenters it gives us a chance to listen to people in communities how they would see a potential shift at the margins of an electoral district," said Archer.

The commission is currently traveling to 29 communities throughout B.C. seeking feedback on potential changes. Melnick said in places where people are happy with their ridings, turnout at the hearings has been low.

Beverly Busson, the third commissioner, said that people feel more enfranchised when they "feel more comfortable in their electoral district."

"That's one of the by-products of what we're trying to achieve, is more effective representation and having people feel their anxious to exercise their rights to vote," she said.

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Mayor and council candidates introduce themselves Alex Cooper

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As part of our ongoing election coverage, the Times Review has posed five questions to the candidates for mayor and council. If you have a question you’d like to ask the candidates, please e-mail it to editor@revelstoketimesreview.com for consideration.

Our first question is: Please introduce yourself and explain what you do in Revelstoke.

Why are you running for office?

What for you is the biggest issue facing Revelstoke?

Michael BrooksHill Hello Revelstoke! My name is Michael Brooks-Hill and I would like to be your new mayor. I have lived and worked in Revelstoke for the past 12 years. I originally came here to work and to ski, but have stayed because of the warm community, the stunning natural beauty and wonderful people I have met.

I work in the silviculture industry — treeplanting and brushing around this area. I am a seasonal worker, and believe I can offer a lot of time and focus to the job of mayor. I am running because I want to see a change in the leadership of this town, and I

saw no options being offered except for the same tired roads we have been down before.

For years now, election after election, I hear the same complaints again and again. The city is spending too much money, taxes are too high, and it is time for a change. Yet, it is the same people being elected time after time — largely because there is no one running against them. That is why I am running for mayor: to offer people another option, to give people a chance to vote for change.

Mark McKee I moved to Revelstoke 37 years ago to manage Style Trend Clothiers. I bought the business and sold it 33 years later in 2009. In 1993 I started Revelstoke Mobility. I was a representative for Telus in Revelstoke until I sold my shares to my daughter this year. Currently I manage my own commercial properties.

I served on city council off and on for 15 years. I was a councillor for nine years from 1990-1999, then mayor of Revelstoke for two terms from 2002-2008. These were very busy and positive years for Revelstoke. I did not run in the 2008 or 2011 elections.

Whether in or out of office, I have been deeply involved in numerous organizations, including the Cham-

ber of Commerce, Revelstoke for a Safe Trans Canada Highway, Revelstoke Railway Museum, Rotary club, Glacier Challenge slow pitch tourney, Revelstoke Ski Club, Revitalization, Revelstoke Community Forest Corporation, Revelstoke Community Energy Corporation, Revelstoke Community Housing Society, and Economic Development Commission.

I was prompted to enter politics again because right now Revelstoke needs a new way of doing business. I would like to maintain economic development and population expansion rather than see a decline.

We need to listen to our citizens, our city workers and our business community, and we need to act strongly and positively. We need a mayor and council that not only works together and make decisions together but has good strong ties with all of our constituents.

I plan to bring less talk and more action to city hall. Revelstoke is our home. Let’s make Revelstoke a better place.

Dave Raven I am the current Mayor of the City of Revelstoke, having served for the last six years. I am a retired Professional Forester whose career included several senior leadership positions with

the Ministry of Forests and was the District Manager in Revelstoke prior to retirement in 2010. I chose Revelstoke to raise my family, and I have a daughter and granddaughter here.

I am running for Mayor to offer my experience, skills, dedication and integrity to the community and to complete many of the initiatives that I have worked on for the city. While he notes the downsizing and reorganizations at city hall, and the cultural changes with a greater focus on efficient client services in the last three years, the goal has been to improve service levels within existing budgets. I note the decreases in the city’ s debt in both 2013 and in 2014 and the increases in reserves for the future. My personal leadership includes dedication and commitment to hard work, austerity and conservative spending of tax dollars, limited personal expenses and travel, and careful consideration of all budget items protecting tax dollars.

I would like to complete the restructuring of the city’s finances, address the needs of a balanced economy and protecting the active healthy and safe lifestyle that Revelstoke enjoys.

I respectfully asks for your support.

Steve Bender

I am a retired broadcaster, station manager (“The Big R”), forestry museum manager, past president of Revelstoke Rotary, and a past local representative for the BC Chamber of Commerce.

I am running for my third term as councillor to continue to work further for all the positive things this city has accomplished since its inevitable swing into a tourism economy such as expanded sewer and water system, distribution of the proceeds from the hotel tax monies, economic development (Revelstoke has achieved the greatest number of business licenses ever but more on that later), continued building of city reserves and debt reduction, the struggle with the huge issue of deteriorating infrastructure in the continuing onslaught of provincial and federal governments downloading of expenses on municipalities, and continuing work for the streamlining of city hall procedures and renovations.

Continuing to develop all of the above basics is the best way to attract more new business and well planned development to Revelstoke.

A recent source of pride is Revelstoke being named by the province as one of the top 13 best cities in which to do business. If this

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Purpose: The new Sign Bylaw has been developed to simplify new sign applications and to protect long term overall community values. The objectives of the new Sign Bylaw include standardizing format, simplifying regulations, improving clarity and providing regulation consistency.

Inspection of Documents: Copies of all the relevant documents for the proposed Bylaw Amendments will be available for review in the Engineering and Development Services Department at City Hall, 216 Mackenzie Avenue, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding stat holidays up until Tuesday, October 28, 2014.

Public Participation: At the hearing, the public shall be allowed to make representations to the Council respecting matters contained in the proposed bylaw. All persons who believe their interest in the bylaw is affected, shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard, or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaw.

Written submissions can be submitted to the Corporate Officer until the close of the Public Hearing. All persons who prefer to have their submissions available to Council members in advance as part of the Public Hearing agenda package, should deliver their submissions to the Administration Department, 216 Mackenzie Ave., P.O. Box 170, Revelstoke, B.C. V0E 2S0 (Fax #: 250-837-4930 or admin@revelstoke.ca) before 12:00 noon on Tuesday October 14, 2014.

Please be advised that submissions received will be published on the City of Revelstoke website, with other associated information.

No further submissions can be considered by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing.

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sounds a little pie in the sky, sorry, but I refuse to get mired in the negativities that so often accompany an election. My effort will be to remain positive.

CONNIE BROTHERS I am running for Revelstoke city council in the November 2014 election. My husband and I came to Revelstoke to enjoy the mountain lifestyle. I have worked in my legal practice since then and provided advice and counsel to many families, local businesses and organizations. I have been an active board member of Community Connections and the Chamber of Commerce.

I have a deep passion for Revelstoke and have been actively involved in the community for many years. I believe that with my experience I can provide leadership and a strong new voice to Council with new and creative solutions.

The most important issue for Revelstoke is sustainable economic development while maintaining the unique culture and character of Revelstoke. This goes hand in hand with fiscal responsibility and having streamlined procedures at city hall so that we can be viewed as “open for business.” I look forward to expanding on these issues and others as the campaign progresses.

for a job. I found work in the logging and construction industry. Some of the jobs were with Columbia Cellulose, Caseco Consultants at Mica Creek, D&A logging and various highway jobs as an operating engineer.

I married a local girl, Eunice Buday, and we have had two boys, John and Rod, four grandchildren and one great grandchild. After 41 years of marriage Eunice passed away.

I have since remarried to Bjorg Bergman.

I started a business with my brother in the 1970s and we were involved in housing development, basements, septic, water, and whatever else that was required.

When that slowed down we started to look around the province.

We completed many sewer and water projects, subdivisions, fish hatcheries, and powerlines for many different cities, federal and provincial governments, and BC Hydro.

In 1986 we went our different ways and I bid on many different projects in various parts of B.C. including Revelstoke. I am now supposed to be retired, but I keep active.

I am running for councillor in hopes that Revelstoke can be a place that is economically affordable for residents and businesses.

The biggest issue is to get Revelstoke back on track, by cutting the unnecessary spending, making every dollar accountable, and improving the way the city does business.

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Stoke FM and Revelstoke Property Services. For community service I sat on the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, am a Rotary member, Economic Development Commission member and Focus Revelstoke member. For leisure I ski, snowboard, sled, hike, dirt bike, play squash, curl, garden, raise chickens, mountain bike, build and think. All wonderful activities right at our doorstep in Revelstoke.

Why Run? At Stoke FM I work directly with 150 of our local business owners and 30 non profit groups. They all crave better customer service and support at a city level. At my property services job I see even more struggle with a lack of affordable housing and a challenging environment for builders. Lastly, I struggle through every budget cycle trying to understand why no one (except Tony) truly attempts to find efficiencies and savings. I am running for office as I see the above opportunities for improvement along with many others. I am happy to pull up my socks and put out my neck to solve these problems.

Biggest Issue?

Our leadership. Every trial we face can be overcome with leadership that is wise enough to listen to our people and strong enough to rise to the challenge.

Trevor English Hi, my name’s Trevor English.

I’m a husband and father of two. I’m the general manager at the Revelstoke Red Apple.

I was born in Revelstoke in 1975 and was able to make my dream of

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returning come true in 2011.

The reason I am seeking election to council is because I believe that I can be a part of the team who can and will make Revelstoke the best that it can possibly be. My family and I have never been happier than we have been in the last four years living in this wonderful community and I feel like I am in a position to give back to the citizens of Revelstoke. As a business person in Revelstoke, I want to bring my solid business acumen and managerial skills to city council and make a positive impact on the city over the next council term.

I think the biggest issue facing the next council is how we need to move our town forward into the next decade. We need a reality check — how do we position Revelstoke to best succeed as we continue to make our lives in this wonderful city?

Chuck Ferguson My name is Chuck Ferguson, I am 63 years old.

I came to look at Revelstoke on Feb. 4, 2008, to scout out some spots for a restaurant. I really fell in love with Revelstoke because I felt it had lots of potential. I moved to Revelstoke in May of 2008 to help my son John Ferguson, and Joel Asher build the Village Idiot Bar and Grill.

Since then the boys have got into a couple more establishments (The Big Eddy Pub and Chubby Funsters) and I have been helping them and doing a little bit of property management and maintenance. I have been involved in the community in the past as president of the Revelstoke Rotary Club in 2010 and have

been on the Senior Citizens Housing Board at Begbie Manor for three years.

Since I arrived I have seen businesses come and go. Now is the time for Revelstoke. The economy is starting to turn around and we need to simplify government at the grass roots level and pursue new business to come here. To do that we need to stabilize taxes, which leads to less spending.

It’s great to have all the best of everything for the city, but if you don’t have a tax base to support it, you will go broke.

I believe that we need a level of common sense that has been lacking for a while causing this incredible unsustainable debt of $19.1 million dollars and budget increases that are not realistic.

I have always believed that it is better to step up and do something than to complain about it. Strong progressive city council is what we need in Revelstoke.

Chris Johnston I am a lawyer and also a partner with my wife Gwen in a small retail business. I am also a city councilor and have been since being first elected in 2002. Beyond my work life, I spend as much time as I can with my wife and two young children (and dogs) enjoying all that Revelstoke has to offer: parks, activities, music, places to walk, the downtown and just the city and its surroundings as a whole.

I am running for office because

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There’s a crowded field of candidates to chose from for the upcoming election, and the list of candidates is impressive. It includes a number of successful business people and residents with long histories of community service. There’s candidates who are relatively new to town, and others who have been here most of their lives.

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It should be noted there’s actually one less candidate for council than in 2011, when there was an equal cry for change.

Three years ago the complaints about city hall were similar to what they are today — taxes, especially business taxes, were too high, and it was hard to do business with city hall.

In 2011, the city was still figuring out how to adjust to life with the ski resort. Dreams of a long-lasting boom were just coming crashing down and the city was mired in a series of lengthy planning processes that cost the city money, tied up resources, produced confusion for developers and, in some cases, were eventually scrapped.

Still, despite those issues, Mayor David Raven went unopposed and all four incumbent

councillors were re-elected.

This year, the issues are similar, though it appears the city is turning a corner. Spending is still high, the heavy tax burden on businesses remains, but recent austerity measures have at least curtailed rising costs, the debt is being paid off and reserves are being replenished.

On the surface, the election looks to be a showdown between the current council, who are touting their recent austerity measures, and the Focus Revelstoke challengers, led by mayoral candidate Mark McKee, who are campaigning on a business-friendly platform.

They include Connie Brothers, Scott Duke, Trevor English and Chuck Ferguson.

Then there are the unaffiliated, like George Buhler, Aaron

Orlando, Karen Powers and Gary Sulz.

The wildcard in the mayor’s race is Michael Brooks-Hill, who is an unknown and longshot to win, but he could pull enough votes away from Raven and McKee to have an impact on the outcome of the election.

In an interview with me, he showed a strong understanding of the issues, so he should not be too easily dismissed despite his lack of experience.

Wherever they stand, almost all candidates have come out with a similar focus on economic development and less waste and a friendlier environment at city hall.

What it could come down to is who comes out to vote. In

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City should introduce bear-proof garbage bins Editor, I can't help but feel saddened by the events that took place with Panda the Bear (The sad tale of Panda the black bear, Oct. 8, 2014) and slightly infuriated by the comment, "We failed as a community." I feel like that statement puts the blame on the citizens of Revelstoke instead of the City of Revelstoke where it should lie. A more accurate statement would be to say, "Our infrastructure has

failed."

I am very familiar with this bear as I have a nice treed haven downtown that he liked to haul garbage into. We are very careful to pick our fruit and keep our garbage in the garage, yet every garbage day without fail we find multiple bags of our neighbours garbage in our yard that we then get to clean up.

Is this our neighbours fault?

I don't think so. The heart of the issue is that five nights a

week our city streets are lined with garbage and no bearproof container to put it in.

Some people start work at 4 a.m. and have to put their garbage out early. Some people put it out the night before because they don't feel like waking up at 6 a.m. to put it out. It doesn't take more than an hour for a bear to find that garbage and get into it. And what's more, they've come to expect it.

I think the City of Revel-

stoke is far behind the times in not having bear-proof garbage bins. Most communities in B.C. who deal with this issue have them. When will city council decide that this is an issue that needs to be addressed? After another few bears are shot and we've eliminated the population? I sincerely hope it's sooner than that.

Concerned Bear Aware Community Member, Jeni Gibbs

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Revelstoke Poverty Reduction: Revelstoke RCMP Auxiliary Creating Shared Prosperity Personal ID Kits Low Cost Transportation For Kids Part 6 of a Series

Poverty in Revelstoke

By Jill Zacharias

There’s an old saying: “Build it and they will come.” But what happens if ‘they’ have a hard time getting there?

In the past few weeks, we have shown how important a variety of strategies, programs and services are to reducing poverty — from employment to early learning.

For some, simply getting there is half the battle.

Transportation costs can affect people’s ability to access everything available in our community that can help meet needs and reduce poverty. Access to low cost transportation is a critical link, and improving low cost transportation options is a community goal in our Poverty Reduction Strategy.

It has been said that cars are a ‘voracious wealth destroyer’ because they burn both gas and money. To help people understand the true cost of owning a vehicle, the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) created a “Driving Costs Calculator” (see caa. ca/car_costs). The CAA maintains that people vastly underestimate the annual cost of owning a car. Apparently, the average cost per year is about $9,500.

I couldn’t resist plugging in my own information (older car, less annual mileage), and came up with $6,500, which is still a lot.

Lucky for us, it is relatively easy to walk or bike in Revelstoke — unless you have young children or mobility challenges or it’s mid-winter and walking conditions are challenging. Fortunately, there are other options.

Thanks to a couple of local residents with foresight, Revelstoke is part of the Kootenay Car Share Co-op. Car sharing pro-

From previous page 2011, voter turnout was a mere 36 per cent and, while there’s no demographic breakdown of voters available, I’d be willing to bet the average voter skewed older and lived here longer.

This means that for someone like Scott Duke, who’s support will mostly come from a younger crowd, it will be a matter of con-

vides members with access to vehicles when they need one, and you only pay for what you use.

There is no personal insurance, maintenance, repairs or other costs to worry about. Initial lifetime membership is $500, repayable if you decide to leave the co-op. There are payment plan options for members with a fixed income.

The co-op maintains that being part of the car share is easier, less expensive and (of course), more ‘green’ than owning a car.

Currently, Revelstoke has a 4x4 truck, a van, and two cars available for members’ use (see www. carsharecoop.ca for more information).

Public transit is another option and has been available in our community since the mid-1990’s.

In 2012, the City of Revelstoke responded to community input and worked diligently with BC Transit to make bus routes more efficient for a town our size.

Instead of one long route, an additional bus was brought in and two routes were created to get riders from the outlying areas to the downtown core in much less time. In response to seniors’ feedback, a bus stop was installed at the Revelstoke Seniors Centre/ Community Centre.

Today, public transit provides service Monday through Saturday. Buses are wheelchair-accessible and equipped with bike racks. You can pick up a rider's guide or purchase a city bus pass at the community centre or city hall. At $2.00 a ride or $45 per month (less for students and seniors, children 5 and under are free), public transit is a more affordable option. Further, the BC Bus Pass Program offers a reduced cost, annual bus pass for low income seniors and individuals receiving disability assistance.

While public transit use has increased marginally since the changes, ridership is still fairly low. We must all realize that public transit is an expensive option for a city of our size, and if we would like to maintain it, more people need to ride the bus.

The ski resort shuttle is a privately run business, and gets

workers, residents and visitors to the ski hill quickly and cheaply in the winter months.

Revelstoke also fought long and hard to bring in HandyDART service into our community.

HandyDART is a door-to-door transportation service for residents that have a disability severe enough that they cannot use public transit. Although HandyDART hours are limited, at $2.00 a ride, it is affordable.

The Health Connections bus is a partnership between BC Transit and Interior Health and provides transportation to non-emergency medical appointments en route to Kamloops on Tuesdays, and Kelowna on Wednesdays. The cost is only $5 each way. Further, the Seniors’ Association Volunteer Medical Transportation program has filled a significant need by offering rides to out-of-town medical appointments when people have no other options.

On top of this, some social sector organizations in our community, like Community Connections and now, the Early Years Centre partnership, have specific programs to help clients access services, including free bus passes, gas cards, and other supports. Further, at Council’s discretion, the City of Revelstoke provides free bus passes each year to Community Connections to assist low income families with transportation costs.

It is important to realize that for some families, transportation issues are a symptom of deeper, more complex challenges. Transportation assistance can open the door for other support that may be needed.

Information about Revelstoke Public Transit Service, Resort Shuttle to RMR, BC Bus Pass Program, the Health Connections Bus, HandyDART and Taxi Pass and Disabled Parking Pass can be found on the City of Revelstoke website (www.revelstoke. ca), under the ‘Community’ Tab. Low cost, public transportation is important to get people to work, connect them with all that our community has to offer, and participate in community life.

vincing them to actually show up on voting day.

Gary Sulz, on the other hand, who’s work connects him with many people in their toughest time, will have an easier job getting elected because the people who will vote for him are likelier to show up on voting day.

It’s a similar situation for Karen Powers, who has a long history in the community working for CP

Rail and now owning Conversations. That history goes a long way.

I also wonder about the style of campaign we’ll see. Aaron Orlando is using his journalist skills to push his ideas on social media, but the old-fashioned door-knocking will still be key, since local politics is personal, and knowing someone’s face can be just as important as agreeing with their ideas.

Sunday October 19 1pm - 4pm Community Centre

The Revelstoke RCMP Auxiliary will be creating Personal ID Kits for children aged 5 to 12 years on Sunday, October 15 at the Community Centre from 1:00 to 4:00pm.

This is a free event. The ID Kits created are taken home by the parents of the children. Nothing is kept by the RCMP. Contact Karen at the RCMP detachment for further information.

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Community Revelstoke Museum & Archives presents:

Author Reading & Presentation by Sean Arthur Joyce, author of

Laying the Children’s Ghosts to Rest: Canada’s Home Children in the West Tuesday October 21st 7:00 pm at the Museum, 315 First Street West, Revelstoke.

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Carshare coop holding membership drive Contributed by KOOTENAY CARSHARE COOP

The Kootenay Carshare Coop is on a roll. We have reached more than 300 members and continue to expand to new areas.

Kootenay Carshare offers an affordable, convenient and versatile alternative to private vehicle ownership. Whether you are looking to get rid of a second vehicle, your current vehicle needs costly repairs, have multiple drivers for your business or you need access to a truck or van, we have you covered. October is membership drive month and we are offering free orientation for all of our branches ($25 value).

All our vehicles in Revelstoke have winter tires already on and are well maintained as well as regularly cleaned by Community Connections

employment programs. Members in Revelstoke enjoy the use of a Ford Ranger 4x4 truck, a Toyota Sienna minivan, a Mazda Protégé and the economic Toyota Echo.

With our low rates including gas, insurance and maintenance, your transportation budget becomes more predictable. The average vehicle owner spends $1,000/month on transportation while Carshare members spend $100 on average. We have a convenient trip cost calculator on the front page of our website to help determine your savings.

Our new mobile site makes online bookings even easier. Book on the fly or in advance for as little as 15 minutes or up to 28 days.

Where possible we offer a guaranteed transportation policy so even if all of our vehicles are booked we will rent you a vehicle and you will

still pay our rates. You also have access to vehicles in Vancouver, Victoria, the Okanagan and most other Carshare coops in Canada.

Kootenay Carshare operates in Nelson, Revelstoke, Kaslo, Kimberely, Fernie and Rossland. As a member of a cooperative you have a say in what happens in the organization. Branches often offer social opportunities to meet other members and foster a community of sharing.

By working together we are making our communities safer, greener and more attractive to new residents and business so hop on board today.

For more information visit our website at www.carsharecoop.ca where you can find the contact for your local coordinator or contact our head office at 250-352-2033. We are looking forward to hearing from you.

City of Revelstoke 216 Mackenzie Ave., Revelstoke, B.C. V0E 2S0. Tel: 250-837-2161 web: revelstoke.ca

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VOTE BY MAIL

COMMITTEE VACANCIES

Are you away from town for the advance polls and general voting day (November 5 to 15, 2014)? Or do you have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects your ability to vote?

The City of Revelstoke is currently seeking members for the committees noted below and invite applications from interested parties. Committee members are volunteers selected for their interest, experience, knowledge, skills and ability to represent the population of the area.

Applications available online at revelstoke.ca and must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on October 24th.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY ADVISORY PLANNING COMMISSION The Advisory Planning Commission will have three available positions as of November 30, 2014. If you are interested in being a part of the process to evaluate development proposals and other land use issues, the Advisory Planning Commission is presently looking for additional members.

No experience is necessary other than your unbridled enthusiasm and genuine interest to further enhance Revelstoke’s rich community legacy.

Interested persons are asked to submit a letter by October 31, 2014 to the Corporate Services Executive, Dawn Levesque, PO Box 170, Revelstoke, B.C. V0E 2S0 or email: admin@revelstoke.ca.

If your require further information please contact: Dean Strachan, Manager of Development Services.

Phone: 250-837-3637 Email: dstrachan@revekstoke.ca

CATERING OPPORTUNITY – 2014 ELECTION The City of Revelstoke is inviting proposals for catering the 2014 General Local Election on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at the Revelstoke Community Centre, 600 Campbell Avenue.

We are inviting quotations for selection of one or more of the following options: Option 1: Day Service • Entire Day: Refreshments • Morning and Afternoon Breaks • Lunch And/Or Option 2: Evening Service • Dinner 2 choices The proposal form can be obtained from the Corporate Administration Department at City Hall, 250-837-2911, or on the City website at revelstoke.ca or email admin@revelstoke.ca Submissions marked 'CATERING FOR GENERAL LOCAL ELECTION' will be submitted to the Deputy Chief Election Officer, City of Revelstoke, Box 170, 216 Mackenzie Avenue, Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0 or dlevesque@revelstoke.ca. The deadline for submissions is at 4:00 pm, Friday, November 7, 2014.

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If you are interested in applying for any of the following, please submit a letter noting your interest and a brief outline of your qualifications by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, October 20, 2014. Send to the attention of Dawn Levesque, Corporate Services Executive, City of Revelstoke, 216 Mackenzie Avenue, Box 170, Revelstoke, B.C. V0E 2S0, or email to dlevesque@revelstoke.ca.

For additional information on any of the Committees listed below, please call Alan Mason, Director of Community Economic Development at 250-837-5345 or email to amason@ revelstoke.ca.

Revelstoke Advisory Committee on Health Care The purpose of the Committee is to promote open communication and an active working partnership between the City of Revelstoke, Interior Health, local organizations, and the citizens of Revelstoke to ensure the health care needs of all residents and tourists are addressed as fully as possible.

Revelstoke Social Development Committee The purpose of the committee is to provide advice and suggestions to the City of Revelstoke with respect to Social Action Goals and Objectives that arise from the Community Development Action Plan.

CITY OF REVELSTOKE/SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 19 ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES ADVANCE VOTING Advance voting will be open at the Revelstoke Community Centre, 600 Campbell Avenue, Revelstoke, BC on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 and Wednesday, November 12, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm each day.

ELECTOR REGISTRATION If you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the place of voting. To register you must meet the following qualifications: • 18 years of age or older on general voting day (November 15, 2014); 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 OR registered owner of real property in the City of Revelstoke for at • least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; and • not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from • voting in an election and not otherwise disqualified by law.

Resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature).

Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity.

Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the majority of the property owners.

Teresa LeRose, Chief Election Officer

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REVELSTOKE GRIZZLIES Next Home Games

Saturday October 18th vs. Nelson Puck Drops at 7:00 p.m.

Sunday October 19th vs. Beaver Valley Puck Drops at 4:00 p.m.

Saturday October 25th vs. Sicamous Puck Drops at 7:00 p.m.

All fixtures played at the Revelstoke Forum

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Marion Jones cuts the cake for the 100th anniversary of the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Order of the Eastern Star celebrates 100 years in Revelstoke JOY GILL Order of the Eastern Star

The Revelstoke Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star celebrated its 100th birthday last month, on Sept. 14, 2014, with members and friends coming from as far away as Whitehorse, Yukon, Spokane, Washington and Vancouver Island.

The celebration began with an informal parade to the United Church for the Sunday service given by Rev. Ken Jones, assisted by local Eastern Star members. A lovely luncheon followed, catered by the United Church women.

Afternoon events took place in the Masonic Hall and included the introduction of the top two Grand Chapter Officers for B.C. and Yukon: Carmen Pierce, Worthy Grand Matron, from Cassidy, B.C., and Keith Glen, Worthy Grand Patron, from Enderby.

Many birthday cards were read and congratulations were also extended by several guest speakers, including Mayor David Raven, who enlightened all with some interesting facts on Revelstoke. Five members gave a detailed outline of the chapter’s history over the last 100 years.

Following the singing of “We’ll Meet Again”, everyone retired to the banquet room for refresh-

ments and birthday cake, cut by Marion Jones, a 63 year member of the chapter.

The first meeting regarding the formation of a chapter, was held on April 14, 1914, in the Masonic Hall situated on First Street West, and the Chapter was constituted and received their Charter on September 11, 1914 with 82 members having already been initiated. The first Worthy Matron was Fanny Howson and first Worthy Patron, Thomas Rea. Today these positions are held by Bev Wiege and Robert Lundberg.

From the very beginning the chapter members worked diligently to raise funds for community and provincial causes. During the war years the ladies purchased wool and knit well over 100 pair of socks and sewed many handkerchiefs. At the same time, they held whist drives, teas, dances, & food sales, in order to raise funds for war efforts such as: Canadian Red Cross, Patriotic Fund, Returned and Wounded Soldiers Fund and Special Relief Fund for those suffering in Europe.

The largest project ever undertaken by the Revelstoke chapter began in 1935 when they took over the upkeep of the ladies public ward in Queen Victoria Hospital. The ward started out as a three bed ward and eventually grew to

a five bed ward. It entailed not only the raising of funds, but the purchase and replacement of all furniture and supplies, such as linens, steam kettles, towels, curtains, lamps, etc... right down to the painting of the walls and refinishing of the floor. Flowers were continually placed in the ward & Christmas gifts were purchased for patients confined over the holidays. This project came to an end when the new hospital was built in Arrow Heights in 1970.

In 1948, a new Eastern Star project began with establishment of a local cancer dressing station.

The female members met at least twice a month, in order to make free cancer dressings for cancer patients. This project is still carried out today. Materials come from Vancouver and the finished products are now sent to the Kelowna Cancer Clinic.

On September 12, 1950, the chapter held its first meeting in the new Masonic Hall on Mackenzie Avenue (once known as the Howson Block.) and continue to meet there to this day.

Over the last 100 years the chapter has contributed to a large array of causes, and still does, but our main focus is raising funds for cancer research and cancer dressing supplies.

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Stories, crafts and activities from a different culture each month.

This month the focus is on China.

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Sue Kyle and Alan Bates kick off new Coffee House season Lindsay Macphee

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A new season of the Revelstoke Coffee House begins Saturday, October 18, and will surely administer another winter of heartfelt, soulful rhythms that will warm up those chilly nights.

Kicking off the season, the coffee house will feature the eclectic sounds of Seymour Arm duo Sue Kyle and Alan Bates. A joyful, acoustic brew of swing elements and Celtic jigs combined with their folk revival and contemporary folk influences, this pair will deliver us some sweet sounds that will get you moving.

Music became a part of Kyle's life early on, growing up playing the guitar and the flute; the banjo, coming later. Kyle relocated to British Columbia from Montreal and settled in the Shuswap region; eventually joining the horse-drawn Caravan Stage Company in the 1970's, where she met Bates.

After seven years with the caravan, the pair parted from the company, eventually establishing themselves in remote Seymour Arm, and starting a family.

In 1995, the duo paired up with Richard Owings and Jean Brighouse forming Birchbark; who are no strangers to Revelstoke.

The group performed at last year's seond annual Revelstoke Coffee

Sue Kyle and Alan Bates play music and live off the land in Seymour Arm, B.C.

House Fundraiser Extravaganza Hootenanny in December.

Although passionate about music, it can be hard to part from responsibilities on their Seymour Arm farm. Together, the couple live off the grid, tending to a garden, their chickens, as well as Bates' involvement in the gravityfed, community water system. They have even started their own Sey-

mour Arm Coffee House.

Their simple life provides ample opportunity to develop their music, songwriting and even craft their own instruments.

Kyle wrote her first song in her twenties. "It's not always easy," she says. "Sometimes they just seem to fall out of the air, and other times, not so much."

For her, it's personal experi-

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ences, the simple things in life, that inspire her most; whether its her dog, or picking huckleberries. "It's anything that gives me strength."

Her song 'Shuswap Swing' was one of the winning entries in the songwriting contest held by the Shuswap Watershed Project in 2010.

Working with the guitar, Kyle develops her lyrics and tune. The

piano helps her work out melodies, and the banjo, well "that’s just fun," she says.

Bates finds working with the guitar therapeutic; focusing the mind, providing clarity and feeding the soul.

Bates has crafted several of his own instruments including a banjo, a bouzouki and an Irish Bodhran drum made with goat hide. Their most cherished of instruments includes a set of guitars made for the couple by a friend in the 70s, which they still play today.

For Kyle and Bates, their enjoyment comes from the comraderie in playing with others; those special moments and harmonies created. Whether it's around fires or jam sessions, "those people have enriched our lives so much," says Kyle.

There is also an essence of "danger and adrenaline" that I like about stage playing, says Bates.

Influenced by the likes of Bob Dylan, John Prine and a "pot pourri" of others, the couple hopes to continue playing and touring B.C. as a duo, preserving old folk music, and playing songs that should be shared.

Catch Sue Kyle and Alan Bates at the Revelstoke Coffee House on Satruday, Oct. 18, at the United Church. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. and admission is $3.

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The revelstoke Hospital auxiliary society Thrift shop is celebrating 50 years of business success and communtiy support.

Join us on October 16th from 1:00 - 3:00 pm for refreshments and a half price sale.

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A large wholesaler of fine Persian & Oriental carpets is now insolvent. Their assets are to be sold by auction.

600 Campbell Ave, Revelstoke.

Terms: Cash, Visa, MC, Amex, and certified cheques. 15% Buyers premium plus GST/PST in effect. Some items in advertisement are subject to prior sales/error/omissions. All sales are final. For more info call 6048086808. Licensed auctioneers.

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50 years of thriftiness The Revelstoke Hospital Auxiliary Society’s Thrift Store celebrates its semi-centennial anniversary this Thursday, October 16.

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It’s 2:30 p.m. midweek and the Revelstoke Hospital Auxiliary Society (RHAS) thrift store is open. There are nearly two dozen people perusing the merchandise.

One of Revelstoke’s busiest stores, this Thursday, Oct. 16, marks its 50th year in business.

Opened on Oct. 16, 1964, by the Junior Auxiliary, (one of three hospital auxiliary groups that have been created since the auxiliary’s 1901 inception), the store’s main purpose was to focus on raising funds to provide both equipment and comfort for those utilizing Queen Victoria Hospital. Today it serves as the RHAS' largest non stop fundraiser.

The thrift store has enjoyed several different locations around town before moving into a permanent structure that met its needs.

On July 1, 2000, the thrift store’s current location on Second Street opened for business. Within two short years the mortgage was paid off.

Volunteers have proven to be the life-blood of the thrift store.

“The Revelstoke Auxiliary Society thrift store is a great place to volunteer,” Lenora White says.

“It's lots of fun. Half price days are the best.”

“It's the busiest place in town on those days,” fellow volunteer

Peter Zmaeff explains. “People are lined at the door.”

White, a volunteer of three years and Zmaeff, a volunteer of two years, were manning the till on one such half price day. A huge variety of people browsed the thrift store. Young, elderly, expectant mothers, and parents with their children all found items at the store. The store is packed with household goods, clothing, costumes, craft supplies, dress up jewelry, ice and hockey skates, helmets, goggles, skis and boots.

“Our customers are people from all walks of life,” explains White.

The thrift store not only supplies Revelstoke locals with affordable items but also brings in revenue that is distributed throughout the community by the RHAS in the form of monetary donations, program funding, and purchases to several community groups.

“The hospital auxiliary has supported the purchases of new equipment at the hospital,” Zmaeff says. “And supports other community groups such as the fire rescue and food bank.”

Vivian Mitchell wholeheartedly agrees on the RHAS generous mandate. “I go through my clothing every spring and fall and things I haven't used in a couple years, I bring down,” she says.

“It's my contribution because the hospital auxiliary truly does keep

everything they make in the community to benefit the community.

Every year not for profit organizations can apply for funding.”

Mitchell would know. She is the president of the Revelstoke's Options for Sexual Health (OPT) clinic, and OPT projects have been funded, in part, by those grants.

The store’s success and ability to do good in the community is documented by its sales figures.

In October of 2013 the store made $27,167.53.

The Auxiliary thrift store does run into some issues, mostly people dropping off items not fit to be sold within the store. “We throw out broken things, mattresses. People drop them off at night, leaning them up on the “no mattresses” sign,” explains Randy Gribble, a volunteer who sorts donations six days a week.

Unfortunately, it costs the RHAS money to dispose of such items. “Most of it's good stuff though,” Gribble explains. “And we try not to put anything to waste.”

The RHAS thrift stores success and longevity is clearly down to the commitment of the volunteers and the generosity of those who donate their items. In recognition of this, Sheila Combs, the thrift stores manager, encourages people to come and celebrate with tea, coffee, cupcakes and a half price sale on October 16th.

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Penalty points added for distracted driving Tom Fletcher Black Press

Talking on your handheld phone or fiddling with a music player while driving will cost you three penalty points in addition to a $167

fine, effective Oct. 20.

Justice Minister Suzanne Anton announced the additional penalty points Wednesday, making it the same as the penalty for texting and driving. Penalty points are also added for infractions such as

watching a video or programming a phone's GPS system.

Anton said the B.C. government is also reviewing its fines and could increase them, but not to the $1,000 fine Ontario drivers face for a first offence of distracted driving.

"I think a $1,000 fine is rather high," Anton said.

Penalty points remain on a driving record for five years, and result in a $175 increase in insurance as soon as they exceed three points. Fines and points for two distracted driv-

ing tickets in a year add up to at least $634. At nine points, the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles considers licence suspension.

Anton said there were 51,000 tickets issued last year for distracted driving of all

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"Ticket volumes show us that more drivers are ticketed for talking on an electronic device than for texting and driving, and so that is where we decided to start with the new penalty points," Anton said.

Distracted driving is the second biggest cause of fatal vehicle accidents, with an average 88 people killed per year from 2009 to 2013. That compares to 105 deaths attributed to speeding and 86 due to alcohol or drug impairment.

Police can also issue tickets for driving without due care and attention to any driver who is noticeably distracted or inattentive and increasing risk to others.

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October 15–16

Monday, October 20

Banner painting at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, from 5:30–9 p.m. Register by calling the community centre at 250837-9351.

Wednesday, October 22

ADULT STREET BANNER PAINTING WORKSHOP

BRAD ABEL Live at the Last Drop.

Wednesday, October 15

BROWN BAG LUNCH HISTORY TALK Join Cathy English, the curator of the Revelstoke Museum & Archives, in a talk about Revelstoke's history. Today's subject is the Columbia River, before and after the dam. At the museum at 12:15 p.m. $5, including coffee and cookies.

Thursday, Oct. 16

BIBLIOBUS IN REVELSTOKE Come borrow a French adult or children's book, CD or DVD from this traveling francophone library. At La Baguette from 5:30–6:30 p.m.

October 23–26

BEAR DEN CLASSIC SQUASH TOURNAMENT

Squash players from around B.C. come to Revelstoke for this annual tournament. Come check out the action in the basement of the Selkirk Medical building on Mackenzie Avenue.

Thursday, October 23

HEATING WITH BIOMASS Biomass – such as waste wood from sawmills – can be converted into gas to generate heat and electricity. The waste wood from Revelstoke’s mills provides a ready source of energy, if we decide to tap it. In this workshop we will visit the community biomass heating system

by Downie Mill and then will visit a new house that is heated with biomass. Meet at the Downie Mill parking lot just off Vernon Avenue at 7 p.m.

DREW ROUSSE Live at the Last Drop.

BLACK DOG STRING QUARTET

An exploration of classic and modern works written for strings and oboe from Mozart to Phillip Glass. Part of the Classical Series. At the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $15, available at the Visitor Information Centre, ArtFirst, of the Revelstoke Arts Council website.

MELISSA RUTH Live at the Last Drop.

October 17–18

Friday, October 24

WHEELHOUSE Live at the River City Pub.

Friday, October 17

BARRY BLANCHARD: BAREFOOT TO THE POLE Legendary Canadian mountain guide Barry Blanchard tells stories from his memoirs The Calling. At the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre at 7 p.m. Admission is $10 and all proceeds will go to the food bank.

THE ROPER SHOW Live at the Last Drop.

REVELSTOKE COFFEE HOUSE

REVELSTOKE CEDAR SHAKER CYCLOCROSS Revel-

A night of acoustic music. Come play a few songs or simply enjoy the music. This month the feature act is Sue Kyle & Alan Bates, a folk music duo from Seymour Arm. At the United Church at 7:30 p.m. $3.

EBOLA FUNDRAISER FILM NIGHT The Ebola War, by David Belluz, is a powerful and inspiring 45-minute film that shows how a team of Ugandan doctors and nurses in Gulu, in northern Uganda, courageously treated Ebola victims. The documentary will be followed by a Q&A with Erin and Travis Wilkins, Laura Stovel, and medical professionals who have volunteers for Doctors Without Borders. The evening is a fundraiser to support DWB in the battle against the Ebola virus.

At the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre at 7:30 p.m. Entry is by donation.

REGGAE NIGHT WITH THE FUNKY SNOW MONKEYS At the Last Drop.

from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Register by calling the community centre at 250-837-9351.

TREBLE BUSTERS Live at the Last Drop.

Saturday, October 25

activities from a different culture each month. This month the focus is on Jamaica. For children of all ages. Revelstoke Library from 3.00-4.00 p.m.

stoke Mountain Resort hosts the BC Interior Cyclocross series.

MEET THE CANDIDATES Come out for a chance to talk to the candidates for mayor and council one-on-one. At the community centre from 2–4 p.m.

AUTHOR VISIT AT THE LIBRARY B.C. author Chris Cjazkowski has written 11 books on living alone in the wilderness for 30 years. Her latest book, And the River Still Sings, is the number one bestseller according to B.C. Bookworld. At the library from 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Sunday, October 26

REGGAE NIGHT WITH THE FUNKY SNOW MONKEYS At the Last Drop.

October 27–28

ADULT STREET BANNER PAINTING WORKSHOP

Banner painting at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, from 5:30–9 p.m. Register by calling the community centre at 250837-9351.

Tuesday, October 28

TALES FROM THE MATERNITY PEN Public talk and

open house on mountain caribou conservation. It will include a presentation by caribou experts on pen operations and results.

At the community centre from 6–8 p.m.

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Movie, talk to raise funds in fight against ebola Special to the Revelstoke Times Review

POSITIVE CORRUPTION Live at the River City Pub.

MULTICULTURAL STORYTELLING Stories, crafts and

Sierra Leoneans are doing their best to contain ebola by putting chlorinated hand-washing stations around communities, especially outside shops and in the market. Some shops also have guards with remote thermometers who take people’s temperatures before they are allowed entry.

Anyone with a fever is denied entry.

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Saturday, October 18

Sunday, October 19

ALL-CANDIDATES FORUM Attend this forum to meet the candidates for council, mayor and Area B and ask questions.

Hosted by the Chamber of Commerce at the community centre at 7–9 p.m.

At this time of Thanksgiving in our beautiful town with the many opportunities and services we take for granted, it is hard to relate to a place on the other side of the globe where health care services are minimal, schools are shut down and warm, social people must shy away from friends and loved ones.

The ebola crisis in Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia has given a devastating blow to three of the poorest countries on earth. The virus spreads through the exchange of body fluids — imagine touching someone contagious and then touching your eyes, nose or mouth. It hits nurses, doctors and caregivers the hardest as they are the ones who tend to ebola victims.

The international medical charity Medécins Sans Frontières (MSF) has been at the forefront of the fight against this ebola outbreak. Volunteer medical workers from around the world have courageously worked alongside local health workers to treat patients. Several contracted the virus despite wearing extensive protective gear in the intense West African heat.

MSF, the World Health Organization and the Secretary General of the United Nations, Ban Ki Moon, have been calling to the international community for help. Revelstoke has an opportunity to respond.

On Saturday, Oct. 18, at 7:30 p.m., an ebola film screening and fundraiser for MSF will be held at the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre. The film, Ebola War, produced by Canadian filmmaker David Belluz, shows the effect of an ebola outbreak on a hospital in Gulu, in northern Uganda. The Ugandan doctors and nurses struggle to treat victims and contain the disease without the protective gear and help that are now coming to West Africa. While some of their colleagues contract the disease and die, the others kept going, despite the risks to themselves and their families.

After the 45-minute film, a panel will respond to questions about MSF and Sierra Leone. Dr. Richard Currie has been on five MSF missions. Laura Stovel, and Erin and Travis Wilkins lived and worked in Sierra Leone and continue to have frequent contact with friends there.

All proceeds go to Medécins Sans Frontières. Viewers can also contribute to local Sierra Leonean initiatives. The suggested donation at the door is $5.

Those who donate $10 or more can receive a tax receipt from MSF. For more information contact lstovel0@gmail.com or 250-814-8971.

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Mountaineer Barry Blanchard leads off Mountain Musings series Nanga Parbat in 1998; Rupal, at 4,600 vertical metres, is the highest mountain face in the world. His team was a few hundred Barry Blanchard's mountaineering metres from the summit when they were hit resume is as impressive as they come. It by several avalanches, lost their ropes, but features a number of first ascents through- amazingly survived and were able to downout the Canadian Rockies and beyond, and climb back to camp. successful (and unsuccessful missions) "It's all in the book. It's quite a harrowing around the world. story," Blanchard told me over the phone His adventures include the first ascent of last week. the north pillar of North Twin Peak, a 1,200 The book is The Calling: A Life Rocked vertical metre face that abuts the Colum- by the Mountains, which was released earbia Icefield, in 1985. His most dramatic was lier this month by Patagonia. It chronicles an alpine-style ascent of the Rupal Face of his early life growing up poor, to his first climbs in the Rockies, his baptism in the mountains in Chamonix, France, and culminates with the failed attempt on Nanga Parbat. He will be giving a The Times Review is looking a freelancer to talk about his book at the Revelstoke cover the Revelstoke Grizzlies Jr B Hockey Performing Arts Centre this Friday, Team throughout the hockey season.

Oct. 17, at 7:30 p.m., as part of the Mountain Musings series.

Blanchard specializes in alpinestyle mountaineering — that is climbing mountains without setting up any camps along the way. You go from the bottom to the top without fixed ropes or porters or set camps along the way.

"What I do is I try to climb these large glaciated peaks by their steepest aspects or their steepest flanks, so technical mountaineering alpinism," You will get free entry to each game and he said. be paid for your work. If you're up for this, or He started climbing in the Rocky know of someone who is, please contact editor Alex Cooper at 250-837-4667 or Mountains, but it was the trip to e-mail editor@revelstoketimesreview.com Chamonix in 1980 that really turned him onto the sport. "We stayed there R E V E L S T O K E for five months and when we came back I knew what I wanted to do with my life," he said.

Blanchard became a guide in 1981 and has been doing that ever since, between his big alpine missions. He is the senior guide with Yamnuska Mountain Adventures in Canmore.

The Rockies have always been, and continue to be his playground. "The Rockies have defined me, they created the person that I am and provided me with a calling and a path and a career," he said. "They're the crucible."

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What is Mountain Musings?

Mountain Musings is a series of talks conceived by Alistair Taylor and Alan Dennis over coffee. Dennis is the former manager of the Canadian Avalanche Association and Taylor used to guide people in the Arctic and Antarctica.

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Famous mountaineer Barry Blanchard will be in Revelstoke this Friday, Oct. 17, to speak about his recently published memoirs, The Calling: A Life Rocked by the Mountains.

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idea to bring in prominent mountaineers to speak about their adventures.

The first edition is this Friday, Oct. 17, when Barry Blanchard will give a talk about his memoir The Calling: A Life Rocked by the Mountains. Taylor will speak about his Antarctic adventures; he said he is working on a book of his own tentatively titled Barefoot to the Pole.

The series will continue in November, with two days of speakers including local ski mountaineer Greg Hill; photographer and climber Pat Morrow; Cathy English,

and more.

Taylor hopes that if it goes well, Mountain Musings will continue as a monthly series throughout the winter.

"It would be nice to pull someone in and give some thought provoking talks that people will support," he said. "I'm really excited that Barry Blanchard is coming. I'm really excited Pat Morrow is coming to talk.

I'm hoping there will be good community support there."

Admission for this Friday’s show is $10, with all proceeds going to the food bank.

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B.C. wood moves up China's value chain Tom Fletcher Black Press

When B.C.'s wood products trade mission visited Nanjing, China five years ago, government and industry representatives watched lumber being hauled by labourers with ropes onto the roofs of a vast expanse of concrete apartment buildings.

Trusses were built using hammers and handsaws, to replace thousands of roofs damaged by the deadly 2008 Sichuan earthquake. Builders were pleased with the new method, which replaced angle iron pulled up to the roofs and welded into trusses.

When B.C.'s annual delegation returned to Nanjing this Thanksgiving weekend for its

annual Asia sales trip, Forests Minister Steve Thomson said the roof reconstruction work continues. But now wood construction has become more sophisticated in Jiangsu Province, a centre of electronics and other industries whose gross domestic product is half as much as all of Canada.

"They're doing residential properties, they're also doing recreational properties, the villas, planned communities," Thomson said in a phone interview from Nanjing Oct. 11.

Thomson also met with executives of Sinar Mas, the Indonesian conglomerate that has invested heavily in B.C.'s wood pulp industry through its Richmond-based subsidiary Paper Excellence.

The B.C. delegation toured

the world's largest paper mill, which uses all of the production from Mackenzie Pulp in northern B.C. and most of Howe Sound Pulp and Paper. Paper Excellence also owns the pulp mill in Skookumchuck in the Kootenays, and this spring it purchased the former Tembec pulp mill in Chetwynd that has been shut down since 2012.

The annual lumber trade mission is required by B.C. legislation. Thomson said the next stop in Beijing is for his first meetings with national-level Chinese officials, before the group heads to Tokyo and Seoul, South Korea.

Lumber purchases to China have risen steadily in the past decade, with sales surpassing the U.S. for the first time in 2011.

New Energy villas is a new development in Jiangsu province, China that will feature 168 Asian-style single family homes, built using wood-frame construction. Ninetynine homes are already completed.

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Stanley George Stefura

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Mr. Stanley George Stefura passed away at his residence in Revelstoke on August 26, 2014 at the age of 65 years.

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Stan came to Revelstoke from Ontario about 35 years ago. He taught school in Revelstoke for many years and was involved with the students in the Learning Assistance and Occupational program. Stan lived a quiet and solitary life at his home just south of Revelstoke.

He is survived by his two sons, Nick and Sean who reside in Ontario but came to Revelstoke to attend to their dad’s affairs and to return Stan’s cremated remains back to Ontario where he will be laid to rest in a family plot.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting Stan’s obituary notice at www.brandonbowersfuneralhome.com.

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

In Memoriam

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In loving memory of Jimmy Armillotta

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Thank You Revelstoke!

My husband Dan and I wanted to send a heartfelt thank you to some special people in Revelstoke who made our 12 years there such a positive experience. The list is very long, and I hope some of you know who you are. But we wanted to give special thanks to a few people who made living in Revelstoke one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. In no particular order we’d like to thank our physician Dr. Chris MacDonald for always being there and helping us through some difficult times. We will miss you tremendously and can only hope to find another doctor with some of your compassion and honesty. We also feel incredibly lucky to have met John Teed, and David Lafreniere, and have them take such very good care of us. You both went above and beyond on more than one occasion. And I don’t think we can say enough about everyone at Excel Tire and how you took care of us and kept not only us, but the kids safe, by taking such good care of our vehicles. (And again thank you Jay, and Jay’s sister, for the picture to bring to our new home. That was truly one of the most thoughtful things anyone has ever done for us!! It is hanging in our entry.)

The list goes on! Thanks as well to Dr. Scott LeBuke and his lovely staff for taking care of us; especially M’Liz’s special teeth and Terry’s missing teeth!

And to Flowt, Brendan and his great staff, thanks for keeping Dan rolling and for your support to the biking community. To Kevan and Josee of The Modern, for being great mothers, friends and role models to Joanna and M’Liz…thank you. I would also like to thank Interior Health for the opportunity to meet some very special clients in my work as a Home Support Worker. It was a very fulfilling experience.

And thanks to all of our neighbors on Pearkes Drive especially Jim who always keeps an eye out and is famous for his black bear warnings.

So we’re on to another chapter in White Rock.

We hope the Heaths enjoy their new home (and that the air-conditioning was a welcome thing this summer!!) and that the kids found the magical place under the backyard trees.

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The successful applicant will have BOABC or Canadian Registered Building Certification (preference will be given to Level 2 certification or higher) and a minimum Class 5 driver’s license.

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Legal Notice

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Estate of Louie Berlin Creditors and other having claims against the estate of Louie Berlin, deceased, formerly of 141679 Arrow Drive, Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S1, are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executors at 600 Transit Road, Victoria, BC V8S 4Z5 on or before Nov 21, 2014, after which date the Executors will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executors then have notice.

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Candidates, from page 5 Revelstoke is a pretty great place to live and I think I can provide some input on council to make sure we keep what we have but continue to grow and make things even better. I bring a fairly broad and balanced perspective to council. I also enjoy the job, not that it is not sometimes a bit frustrating and wearing.

For me the challenge for council is to find the balance between the services and service levels that residents and visitors expect and deserve and our ability to pay, which is reflected in tax rates. It is also critical that those services, be it flowers in planters or sewers under the street are delivered as efficiently as possible. Most other specific issues, be it the golf course or Big Eddy water come down to making decisions on that balance.

Linda Nixon I am Linda Jean Nixon, a retired nurse, married to a retiring businessman. We have lived in Revelstoke for 30 years and raised our family here.

As an incumbent councillor, I am coming forward to ask the community for their vote to continue to sit at the council table and do the research, reading and ask the questions of staff who serve the citizens.

City hall is making changes to better serve customers; continuous quality improvement in processes at all levels are occurring. The future is guided by the Integrated Community Sustainability Plan — a community plan by the citizens. I do not believe in planning that does not have followup action. I want to be a continuing voice for all citizens. I do not shoot messengers. I listen, research and ask questions.

The big items in this transition period are water protection issues for neighbourhoods. The business community is interested in moving an economic plan forward — I have floated idea balloons for increasing population and livable wage jobs. The business community, working through their Chamber of Commerce and with city council, can make development attractive within the global competitive market context. This does not mean having to shift the tax burden unfairly onto the residential section of the pie.

I have been pleased to be part of the new Youth Advisory Committee and the new Poverty Reduction Strategy subcommittee.

I learned an incredible amount during my

Obituaries If you are interested in meeting any of the animals in the Anumal Shelter, please contact the Animal Control Officer at 250-837-4747. If you would like information through email please send it to revelstokehumanesociety@gmail.com To view the animals for adoption in Revelstoke check out our website www.revpound.petfinder.com.

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term as councillor. I worked with countless volunteers who make Revelstoke a resilient sustainable community. I hope to continue serving the citizens of this mountain town.

Aaron Orlando Hi, I’m Aaron Orlando. As a Revelstoke Times Review reader, you know me best as the former editor of this newspaper, where I immersed myself in Revelstoke news from 2008 until this spring. I covered all kinds of community news and all levels of government. I covered the issues facing the City of Revelstoke in depth. Vacations excepted, I attended almost every council meeting for six years, hundreds of committee meetings, and read many thousands of pages of city reports and business. As a journalist, I communicated those issues to the community.

I hold a BA from UBC and Master of Journalism degree and continue to work as a journalist.

Why am I running for office? My partner Robyn and I are from B.C. and moved to Revelstoke to enjoy the amazing outdoor lifestyle. We are homeowners here and have put down roots. I am running because I want to give back. I sense change this election and I want to bring my unique combination of civic affairs experience and new ideas to the new team on council.

I have no one issue. I am focused on communication (learn about my platform at www.facebook.com/Aaron.Orlando.Revelstoke.Council, or call 250-814-8710). I have real economic revival ideas. We need to deal with our huge debt issue. I want to find efficiency, especially through clear policy direction. I share many of the same goals as other new candidates, and I feel my knowledge of the municipal legal framework, the people, the system, the issues and the budget will help us achieve those goals.

Karen Powers Hi, I’m Karen Powers and I have lived in Revelstoke for 53 years. My father Karl Beattie was with the logging industry and moved here in 1961 with his wife Yvonne and six small children. Once here, that was the end of moving and they settled down, having three more children born here in Revelstoke. I married Rick Powers, who is also a long time Revelsto-

Obituaries

Obituaries

Timothy Butcher Timothy Arnold Butcher tragically passed away on Oct 9, 2014. Tim was born in Killarney, Manitoba on March 11, 1965. Tim moved to Revelstoke in 1985.

He loved camping, good humour, being with friends and family, and no one was safe from his pranks. He was always the first to lend a hand to anyone in need, and the last to leave. He took great pride in and was very passionate about his volunteer work around the community. Tim was loved by all who had the pleasure to meet him.

Tim was predeceased by his parents, Alfred and Ruth. Survived by his sisters Brenda from Revelstoke, Theresa from Ninette MB, Joan from Kelowna BC, and brother Alex from The Pas MB. Nieces Kimberley, Rachel, Pamela, Melissa, Amanda, and great nieces Acacia and Zoe. Nephews Troy, Trevor, Sean, and great nephews Zander, Sawyer, and Aaron. Tim will be sadly missed by all.

Viewing will be on Tuesday October 14th 2014 at 7:00 pm, at Brandon Bowers Funeral home in Revelstoke.

A celebration of life will be on October 17th at 1:00 pm, at the Revelstoke Legion.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be left at Royal Canadian Legion in Revelstoke BC, for help with fire clean up.

kian, and have two children Stacey and Mitchell. Both my children and most of my sisters and brothers live right here.

I worked at CPR for 17 years calling crews and was the union representative during the re-organization of the calling bureau.

After, I was head house keeper at Peaks Lodge were I learned how important snowmobilers are. I worked at Selkirk specialty woods and now own Conversations Coffee House.

I decided to run for council because I believe it is time for a change. I care deeply for my home town and am very concerned with the direction we are heading. I am alarmed and fear the population drop Revelstoke has undergone. The lack of affordable jobs, and that our children have to leave in order to support their families concerns me. The lack of low-income housing is right up there.

Gary Starling I have been in Revelstoke since 1980. I worked for the railway as an engineer until 2013 when I retired.

I ran for council originally on a platform of fiscal restraint. I had many concerns about how much debt we had accumulated as a community. I felt I could bring a more common sense approach to council. I believe I have done this, however there is still much more work to do on budgeting issues.

Possibly the biggest issue facing Revelstoke in the near future is the Big Eddy Waterworks. It is becoming very apparent that the system is failing on many levels.

There will be difficult questions around this.

Will the city take it over? Who will pay?

Currently the city staff are working diligently to not only ensure that the residents and businesses in the Big Eddy have potable water, but also looking to the future to see what can be done to ensure a sustainable supply.

This is the core business of running a city: water, sewer, and roads. For that reason, this is of utmost importance.

Gary Sulz My name is Gary Sulz.

I am 56 years of age and have been a resident of Revelstoke for the past 24 years. I am married to Chrissie Onischuk, a local girl, and we have three grown sons and five wonderful grandchildren. I have worked in funeral services for 35 years, the last 30 here in Revelstoke. I commuted from Salmon Arm for six years before buying the building with my partners and moving here in 1990. Revelstoke is our home and we plan to stay here when we retire.

I am running for a position on city council because of my different and varied personal experiences and because of this I feel I have much to offer and I wish to participate in the municipal political process. I have always tried to live my life by what Ghandi quoted so many years ago: “Be the change you wish to see in the world.”

So for me, getting involved and assisting the community to grow and move forward is a natural progression. The community is faced with many issues: higher taxes, attracting industry, strategic planning, marketing and enhancing tourism, upgrading the Trans-Canada Highway. All of these and many other issues will need attention as we move forward.

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Grizzlies go .500 on southern swing ALEX COOPER

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The Revelstoke Grizzlies had an even split on its three game southern road trip last weekend, with one win, one loss and one tie.

On Friday, the Grizzlies crossed the border to take on the Spokane Braves, the KIJHL's lone American team.

Garret Graham put Spokane on the board first, scoring a power play goal at 5:48 of the first period. Kurtis Redding made it 2-0 Spokane five minutes into the second period.

Derek Miskiman got Revelstoke on the board with 8:22 to go in the second, with help from Ryan Hozjan, In the third, Spokane restored its two goal lead at 15:23 of the period, but Revelstoke would respond with goals from Josh Pilon and Tyler Chavez Leech to tie the game and send it to overtime.

There, it was Louie Federico's turn to play the hero, as the Revelstoke native scored at 2:44 to give the Grizzlies a 4-3 win.

On Saturday, Revelstoke was

in Castlegar to face the Rebels in what would be another close game. Zach Paxman scored first to give Revelstoke a 1-0 lead at 5:09 of the first, but Aaron Petten tied things up for Castlegar before the period was over.

The teams would trade goals again in the second, with Bryan Lubin scoring for the Rebels and Paxman getting his second of the game for the Grizzlies.

Federico, with an assist from Pilon, gave Revelstoke a 3-2 lead with 6:33 left in the third, but Castlegar would tie the game 33 seconds later when Konnor Madsen found the back of the net.

Then, with only 34 seconds left, Lubin scored a power play goal to give the Rebels a 4-3 win, despite being outshot 40-29.

On Sunday, Revelstoke traveled to Grand Forks to face the Border Bruins. Grand Forks jumped out to a 2-0 lead with goals from Steele Anderson and Kyle Doak, but Chavez Leech would respond for Revelstoke before the first was over.

The second period as a wide open affair, with the teams com-

bining for six goals. Max Newton made it 3-1 Border Bruins at 14:31 of the second, only for Hozjan to respond for the Grizzlies at 10:12. It didn't take long for Grand Forks to restore it's two goal lead, with Doak scoring his second of the night less than 30 seconds later.

The Grizzlies responded quickly. First, Tristan Simm scored to make it 4-3. Then Josh Pilon netted two goals in 48 seconds to put Revelstoke up 5-4.

Federico and Ethan Waitzner assisted on both goals.

All told the teams combined for five goals in 3:36.

Atfer that flurry of action, the game settled down until the final two minutes of the third, when Newton scored for Grand Forks to tie the game. Overtime solved nothing and the game ended 5-5.

The Grizzlies have another triple-header this weekend, starting with a road match against the Sicamous Eagles on Friday.

On Saturday, the Grizzlies are at home against the Nelson Leafs.

On Sunday, Revelstoke hosts the Beaver Valley Nitehawks.

Derek Miskiman (left) and Zach Morey of the Revelstoke Grizzlies help out with the Reach-a-Reader campaign on Wednesday. The fundraiser saw prominent locals sell copies of the Times Review for donations to the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy. More than $1,100 was raised for local literacy programs.

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