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From left: Students Maxine Opatril, Jessie Booker, Sarah Boaz, Liam McCabe, Cailin English, Kayla Fenwick, and Hallie Newfield were the seven students chosen to have solo exhibits as part of the Revelstoke Secondary School art show that is ongoing at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre this month. About 150 people came out for the show’s opening on Friday, May 8, to see the work of the many students from the school. The exhibit runs until June 5. ~ Photo by Alex Cooper, Revelstoke Review

Company seeking financing for bio-energy facility in Revelstoke EMERGENT WASTE TECHNOLOGIES WANTS TO BUILD SHOWCASE WOOD WASTE CONVERSION PLANT IN REVELSTOKE ALEX COOPER

alex.cooper@revelstokereview.com One company has come forward with the intention of building a biomass conversion plant in Revelstoke.

Emergent Waste Solutions (EWS) is seeking financing to build a plant in Revelstoke that would convert wood waste into oil, synthetic gas and a form of charcoal called active carbon.

It has asked for a letter of support from the City of Revelstoke as it moves forward.

“We’re in the stage now of raising capital to build this plant in Revelstoke,” Kevin

Hull, the CEO of EWS, told the Review. “We have tremendous interest expressed from investors and we feel that we have an investor lined up for this, of course unless you have the money in the bank, you don’t have anything.”

EWS uses a technology called Advanced Pyrolysis System (APS) to convert carbonbased waste into different products. According to the company’s website, it can be used to convert rubber tires, sewage, food waste, manure and wood into a variety of after-products.

APS works by heating up the material in an oxygen-free environment. The lack of

oxygen prevents incineration, and instead breaks down the material into its base elements. In the case of wood, the end products are bio-oil, syngas and activated carbon. The syngas is recycled back into the system and used to heat the material, while the oil and carbon are sold on the market.

“That process, because there’s no incineration, does not create any pollution,” said Hull. “It is really the panacea with dealing with carbon materials.”

It was difficult to find a great deal of unbiased information on the APS technology.

It appears to be owned by a company called The Magnum Group, which then licenses it to interested companies like EWS, who hold the Canadian rights to the technology.

According to the Magnum Group web-

page, APS was initially developed to convert rubber tires.

Hull said the technology is currently being used in two plants in Taiwan and one in Vietnam, and that EWS is building a plant near Vegrevilla, Alta., that will process rubber tires.

“That will be our showcase for North America,” said Hull. “Whatever we do in Revelstoke will be the first to use a biomass feedstock, so it will be another showcase of sorts.”

The City of Revelstoke has been exploring the possibility of developing a biomass plant for more than a year now. It sent out a Request for Expressions of Interest last see Emergent, page 4

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Keith Starling and Marcy Prunkle of Take to Heart Specialty Woods. ~ Photo by Alex Cooper, Revelstoke Review

Take to Heart looks to expand beyond mill business LOCAL SPECIALTY MILL HAS EYES SET ON TURNING OLD WILDFIRE BASE INTO CAMP FOR TROUBLED YOUTH ALEX COOPER

alex.cooper@revelstokereview.com Take to Heart describes itself as a specialty sawmill, "that provides the highest quality wood products, using an environmentally-conscious approach." Now it's looking to branch away from its area of expertise.

The local mill has applied for a tenure over the former wildfire base at the north end of Westside Road in order to develop the land for use as a youth camp in the summer and rentals in the winter.

They plan on using salvaged wood from the mill to build cabins using their award-winning brick wall systems.

Last Friday, I visited Take to Heart to talk to owner Keith Starling about his plans, and why he wants to expand the business and start a youth camp.

"I’ve always been attracted to troubled youth," he told me, explaining that he wants to create a place where they can spend time outdoors and have a creative outlet. “My goal is to take troubled youth, get them working with their hands again.”

The concept began developing a few years ago when the mill learned that the old wildfire base was going to be decommissioned and the infrastructure taken out. Starling thought it was crazy for that to happen. “There’s a million dollars of infrastructure," he said.

Working with Marcy Prunkle, they put together a tenure application to use the land. It proposes two main uses for the site, depending on the season. During the spring, summer and fall, the area would be a used as a camp for troubled youth, people with disabilities and other groups in need.

A not-for-profit society would be set up to run the camp, and it would partner with local groups

like Community Connections to make it happen.

"Our goal would be to give back to our community and provide positive outdoor experiences for those who might not otherwise have the opportunity," the application states.

In the winter, the cabins would be rented out to seasonal residents or vacationers. Profits from the winter would go towards the summer camps.

"The community of Revelstoke would most certainly benefit from increased availability of accommodation, as well as the increased development of more long-term-structured programs for groups with special needs within our community," states the application.

Part of the project involves a new initiative by Take to Heart to build pre-fabricated cabins using wood waste from the mill. The company received an honourable mention at the 2013 BC Wood Works Awards for its solid wood wall technology.

The cabins are designed by Henning Schipper, a German-trained architect who works at the mill.

The goal is to build the first cabin this summer and to use it as a showcase for future sales.

“I’m pretty excited about it," said Starling.

“There’s enough wood here to generate a house a week... We feel quite strongly that once we have the first one built it will be a success and we’ll be taking orders through the winter for the following year.”

The cabins would be used at the camp, and Starling even raised the idea of having youth build them in order to get hands-on skills.

The camps would be open to youth from all over, and Starling is hoping to get locals – particularly seniors – involved to lend their expertise.

He's confident the application will be successful.

“I feel quite strongly that we’ll get it," said Starling. "I’d be surprised if we didn’t.”

CLARIFICATION The caption for the front page photo of the May 6, 2015, issue of the Revelstoke Review left

out the fact the event was hosted by The Cabin.

We regret the omission.

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RCMP urge precautions after series of bike thefts "I think we got cased." ~ bike theft victim Francois Desrosiers ALEX COOPER

alex.cooper@revelstokereview.com The bikes were locked up and hidden underneath the deck at the back of the house, but that didn't deter thieves from making off with them in the night.

"I think we got cased," said Francois Desrosier, who, along with his girlfriend, was the victim of the latest mountain bike theft to hit Revelstoke this spring. "What I think is there's people around town watching bikers and when they recognize a flashy bike they follow them home."

The two thefts make nine so far this year in Revelstoke, according to the Revelstoke RCMP. Of the nine, four bikes were unlocked, five were locked, six were left in the open, one was in an unlocked garage and two were outside but hidden from view.

The total value of all nine bikes is estimated at $20,600.

The Revelstoke RCMP is encouraging everyone to record the serial number on their bicycles.

"People are buying very expensive bikes and they're not recording their serial num-

bers," Staff-Sgt. Kurt Grabinsky told the Review. "Let's say a truck's pulled over in Kelowna that's coming from this direction and we have a stolen bike. The police officer can run the serial number and if it comes back as stolen we can seize that bike, we can arrest somebody and we can make sense of things. The person can be charged with at least possession of stolen property."

Grabinsky said the RCMP hadn't noticed any specific pattern to the thefts, but the crimes seemed "fairly coordinated."

"The bikes that are being stolen are in strange places," he said. "The thieves are either wandering around looking or they follow them home from the hill."

Grabinsky had several suggestions for people, including using motion sensors and bush cameras on their property — what he called "target hardening." It's similar to techniques recommended to deter snowmobile theft.

Mostly, he encouraged people to record their serial numbers. That way, if the bike is stolen, it can be tracked back to its original owner if it's found. He said pawn shop owners are required by law to check the serial

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numbers on bikes and report them to police in case the bike is stolen.

He also advised that if someone finds a great deal on a used bike, it could be stolen.

Bikes that come in pieces are also a concern.

The Revelstoke RCMP is looking at bringing in a crime analyst to examine the thefts.

They aren't sure where the bikes end up, but they are considering a bait bike program, similar to the bait car and bait sled programs already in place.

This isn't the first wave of bike thefts to hit Revelstoke. One night last September, thieves broke into Flowt and stole a mountain bike; three bikes were stolen from a locked garage, and another bike was stolen from someone's backyard.

Frequently in the past, most thefts in Locking up your bike isn't enough to Revelstoke were crimes of opportunity, deter thieves these days. ~ Photo by Rowhere people would break into unlocked mana Klee, Flickr Creative Commons cars or steal unlocked bikes from people's homes. Now it appears the thieves have rial numbers on their bikes. They also had upped their game and are going after tough- them locked up and hidden away, but that er targets, like they do with snowmobiles in wasn't enough to prevent the thefts. the winter.

For Desrosiers and his girlfriend, the "Generally people in Revelstoke have worst part is the feeling of violation. He been blessed with living in a low crime area wasn't home, and she was sleeping when Spacious guest rooms – and it still is low crime – but we're going the thefts happened.

Spacious guest rooms "Someone came at night, while she was toSpacious have bike guest thefts and we're going to have rooms Indoor Pool, Hot Tub, Sauna sled thefts," Grabinksy said. sleeping," he said.

"It's a really creepy feelIndoor Pool, Hot Tub, Sauna Indoor Pool, Sauna the se- ing, that's the scary thing."

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City, union sign labour contract ALEX COOPER

alex.cooper@revelstokereview.com The City of Revelstoke and the union representing its employees have come to terms on a new five-year collective agreement.

The city announced the deal with the Canadian Union of Public Employees local 363 last Monday, May 4.

"Mayor and council are supportive and appreciative of the collaborative effort displayed by management and CUPE members that was essential in completing this agreement," said Mayor Mark McKee in a news release.

The agreement includes an 8.5 per cent wage increase over five years, or about 1.6 per cent per year.

CUPE 363 president Chris Selvig told the Review that most of the matters that needed addressing were housekeeping. He said the agree-

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City to study extending water to Thomas Brook users

STUDY WILL LOOK AT COSTS AND CONCERNS OF EXTENDING WATER SYSTEM; LAST STEP BEFORE ANNEXATION REQUEST ALEX COOPER

alex.cooper@revelstokereview.com The Thomas Brook water users have moved one step closer to joining the city in order to resolve their ongoing water issues.

15 of 22 property owners responded favourably to a two question survey that asked the City of Revelstoke to provide more information surrounding the costs of being annesed by the city and hooking up to its water.

The next step would be a formal annexation request.

"When we get that information there would be a formal vote as to whether people want to join the city or not," said Ken Gibson, the organizer of the Thomas Brook water users.

The city has budgeted $40,000 for design work this year and $650,000 to extend the water system next year, but only if the Thomas Brook residents choose to join the city. The residents would be required to pay for the cost of the connection.

The Thomas Brook area is located just outside the city's southern boundary, adjacent to Revelstoke Mountain Resort. They

have been facing water issues for several years now and have been placed on a boil water advisory by Interior Health. Last fall, one of the intake pipes was damaged, meaning some residents didn't have water for five days.

"It is an old fragile system and it's certainly not meeting Interior Health standards," said Gibson.

Of the 22 properties that would be subject to annexation, only seven are on the water system, while others are on wells and some are vacant lots, said Gibson.

"There's people who are affected by the boundary change who are on wells and really don't need to join the city," he said.

"And there's the people on Thomas Brook

who need to join the city because they have really limited options in terms of accessing water. The best solution for them is the city, and that gets Interior Health off their back."

The city has also broached the idea of extending the sewer line at the same time it extends the water.

A staff recommendation that was set to go to council on Tuesday asked for approval to conduct a preliminary study on the costs and concerns of annexing the Thomas Brook area, and to look for funding under the Provincial Infrastructure Grant Program to cover the cost of the study.

Interior Health has given the Thomas Brook water users until 2018 to resolve their issues.

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ADMINISTRATION PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC NOTICE OF REGARDING DUST CONTROL THEwillCITY REVELSTOKE Please be advised thatWITHIN a Public Hearing be heldOF in Council Chambers located in Suite 102 – 103 Second Street East, Revelstoke, B.C. on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. for each of the Industrial or Service Commercial property owners with unpaved or partially unpaved lots are reminded following three Zoning Amendment Bylaws: that the City of Revelstoke has implemented its dust control program for 2015.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2061 The City is requesting thatisthe gravel areasResidential be controlled by asphalt or (R4v) an acceptable The purpose of the Bylaw to dirt add and a High Density Vacation Rentalpaving District subzone dust suppressant such as magnesium chloride. Non-traffic areas may also be seeded. Please note to the existing High Density Residential District (R4) to permit vacation rental use for single family that water sprinkling is not an approved method of dust control due to City wide water restrictions. dwellings only. This will permit existing single family dwellings zoned High Density Residential District (R4) to apply to rezone to the subzone to allow for vacation rental use.

For more information contact the City of Revelstoke Administration Department at 250-837-2911.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2060 The purpose of the Bylaw is to rezone the subject property located at 2077 Mountain Gate Road from Single Family Residential District (R1) to Single Family Residential Vacation Rental District (R1v) NOTICE REGARDING OPEN AIR family BURNING subzone inPUBLIC order to allow for the Vacation Rental use of an existing single dwelling.

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Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2062 The purpose of the Bylaw is to rezone the subject property located at 412 Fourth Street West from Residents are reminded that open air burning for the purpose of property and yard clean up as well High Density Residential District (R4) to High Density Residential Vacation Rental District (R4v) as disposal of Industrial and Commercial wood waste is prohibited in the City of Revelstoke. subzone in order to allow for the Vacation Rental use of an existing single family dwelling.

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COMMUNITY WILDFIRE PROTECTION FUEL BREAK DESIGN REVIEW AND FIRESMART The City of Revelstoke and the Columbia Shuswap Regional District invite your input on the draft design for community wildfire protection fuel breaks within the Revelstoke Fire Protection Area and forests within 2 kilometres of the Protection Area as well as Greeley Creek watershed and portions of Revelstoke Mountain Resort. You can also learn how to FireSmart your property.

An Advanced Pyrolysis Technology machine in place. ~ Photo courtesy Emergent Waste Solutions

Plant would employ 15 people Learners, from page 17 year and received more than 50 responses, however of those, only three were shortlisted. A committee tasked with investigating the proposals turned them all down because they weren’t commercially proven, said Alan Mason, the city’s director of economic development. “(Hull’s) company wasn’t able to provide an example of a system they had that was up and running,” he said. “They’re at a pre-commercialization stage. The technology looks promising. What we found is they’re just getting going.”

Mason said an attempt to visit one of the plants in Asia was denied. “We were a bit reluctant to approve anything if we’re not sure the technology would work,” he said.

EWS is looking to go at it privately, instead of partnering with the city.

They have asked council for a letter of support to assist with financing. The letter would hopefully include commitments to speed up permitting and applications, said Hull.

The plant, if built, would be about 3,000 square feet and would process 12 tonnes of waste per day. It would employ 15 people.

Fuel breaks are strategically located strips of low volume fuel where the intensity of a catastrophic wildfire is lowered so that firefighters can safely take actions to put the fire out. Existing highways, transmission lines, wide ski runs and older forests create fuel breaks around much of the community.

Draft information is available from the Fire Hall and on the City’s website.

Neighbourhood meetings: Tuesday, May 26 at 7:00 p.m. at the Coast Hillcrest Hotel for Columbia Park, Clearview Heights and Johnson Heights Wednesday, May 27 at 7:00 p.m. at the Nordic ski lodge for Begbie Bench/MacPherson area Thursday, May 28 at 7:00 p.m. at Sutton Place Building 2 – Nelson Room for Arrow Heights and Airport Road Comments are welcomed until June 2, 2015

REVELSTOKE MINOR HOCKEY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Thursday May 21st, 2015 7:00pm in the Minor Hockey Room at the Forum

For more information contact Revelstoke Fire Rescue Services Chief Rob Girard at 250 837-2884 or rgirard@cityofrevelstoke.com

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Creating Safe Spaces in Revelstoke ALEX COOPER

alex.cooper@revelstokereview.com Martin Ralph knows the problems that can come with being openly gay in Revelstoke. He's felt nervous walking down the street, counselled young people who were tormented for their sexual identities, and even been threatened himself — notably last year when the Revelstoke Theatre Company performed Dog Sees God, a controversial play that dealt with many teen issues, including sexual identity.

“They were very bigoted," said Ralph. “I didn’t feel that threatened, but I made it clear that if this person was serious, I could take care of myself.”

At the same time, he's noticed a wholesale change in attitudes in Revelstoke over the past year, attributed to things like the performance of Dog Sees God and the advent of Safe Spaces of Revelstoke, a society that aims to increase the visibility of the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bi-sexul, transgender and queer) community and allow them to live their lives as they are openly and without fear.

"Invisibility is not the same as integration and acceptance. Visibility is about living OUT, in the open. Free to express ourselves safe from fear, discrimination, judgment and violence," wrote Samantha Roberts in this paper last year. It's a statement the society has adopted on its website, safespacesrevelstoke.org.

“Our goal is to celebrate everyone and the lives we all live," said Ralph.

Revelstoke has long been home to a small LGBTQ community. Many years ago, they had informal social gatherings and would attend events outside the community together. For the most part, they lived their lives quietly. You would have to be brave to

Laura Stovel and Martin Ralph. ~ Photo by Alex Cooper, Revelstoke Review walk down the street holding hands with your partner.

“I came from the city, so the atmosphere was quite difficult for me to adjust to," said Ralph. “I’ve had partners here and how I lived here was way less comfortable than in the city.”

He said there's "a history of gay bashings" here, and he's helped people who have been harassed and beaten. "There’s been a couple of severe incidents in Revelstoke. It’s not

like it doesn’t exist."

It took Laura Stovel to spur the community to get organized. She was contracted

by Okanagan College to run an EmbraceBC program designed to promote diversity in the community. At around the same time, Ryan Clayton, from Salmon Arm, was set to come to Revelstoke Secondary School to give a talk about growing up gay in a small community. The suggestion came to host a community event. Stovel wanted someone

from the LGTBQ community to be part of it, so she approached Ralph.

Clayton spoke in April and Dog Sees God was performed in May to big crowds. In June, Roberts hosted an informal social gathering at Castle Joe Books.

"When we started getting organized, so many people were supportive," said Stovel.

"The high school was absolutely ready for something, and has been incredibly supportive and open and active."

The Safe Spaces Revelstoke Society was started in 2014 and is chaired by Ralph. The board consists of about a dozen people, the majority of whom are allies of the LGBTQ community. They have a Facebook page and a new website. The board meets monthly.

"Lots of people were interested. Some were parents hoping for a better environment for their children," said Stovel.

Revelstoke Secondary School is where a lot of the "consciousness raising" – to steal a term used by Ralph – has been taking place.

"What I’m observing is it’s the high school students who are finding the courage to come out," said Stovel.

Safe Spaces has reached out to businesses, giving out pride stickers they can put in their door to indicate their LGBTQ-friendly.

Jill Zacharias, Revelstoke's Social Development Coordinator, created an information sheet for healthcare workers on how to care for transgender patients.

They want to take part in the Canada Day parade this year and host a Pride event in the future.

"I think it’s a step at a time. You don’t just get in someone’s face. I think it’s about being present being who you are, being an example, but it’s also about standing up for what is right," said Ralph. “I think what we’ll do in the future is stay engaged, stay visible and stay supportive and helpful.”

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Revelstoke prides itself on being a friendly and safe community that welcomes diverse people from around the world. But even here there have always been people who lived with fear. Fear of being ‘outed’ as a gay, lesbian or transgender person. Fear of violence, bullying or discrimination if their identities were known. Fear of just being themselves, whether they are Aboriginal, a visible minority person or someone who is gay, lesbian or transgender.

Perhaps the group that has lived most in fear in recent decades has been members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transsexual and questioning/queer (LGBTQ)

straight and narrow line. It made me a perfectionist.”

It was not until Bennison moved to Vancouver at the age of 18 that he felt safe enough to explore his sexuality and live more openly as a gay man. When he moved back to Revelstoke to work in the 1980s, he kept quiet about his sexuality.

“I was concerned for my personal safety. I could have ended like Mathew Sheppard if I came out in Revelstoke. Because of the fights.”

(Mathew Sheppard was a gay youth in Wyoming who was murdered in 1998 simply for being gay).

Bennison is not alone in this experience. Other gay men in Revelstoke have described being harassed, threatened or feeling the need to look over their shoul-

We should aspire not only to make people feel safe but to make them feel comfortable. ~ Ron Bennison community. As School District 19 superintendent Mike Hooker observed, most LGBTQ youth “commonly didn’t come ‘out’ until they left Revelstoke.”

For Ron Bennison, a gay man who graduated from Revelstoke Secondary School in 1980, the fear of exposure, ridicule and possible violence, prevented him from naturally exploring his feelings and his sexuality as a teenager.

“I was fearful. It’s a rite of passage for teenage boys to pick on each other to establish the alpha male,” he said. Even though he hid his identity, he describes being bullied. “I would get punched or kicked in the hallways. I had to walk a

der as they walked down the street at night. One visible minority resident described being violently singled out in a bar in a racist attack.

This is a side of Revelstoke that most residents don’t see but which we can do something to prevent. The City of Revelstoke’s Social Development office is leading an initiative, funded by Columbia Basin Trust, to develop a protocol – a planned, community response – to address hate-based incidents ranging from derogatory slurs to graffiti to threats or physical assaults.

Working with service providers, businesses, non-profit groups, and interested

residents, social development coordinator Jill Zacharias, consultant Laura Stovel and the protocol steering committee are developing a community-wide plan of action so that if an incident happens there is a recognized process to respond to it.

Businesses and organizations are encouraged to have their own policies, recognized by staff, to address incidents as they arise. For example, do local bars have policies in place to address racist or homophobic insults, threats or violence?

If a criminal offense occurs, what is the process to support victims? If it’s not a criminal offense but still a hate-based incident, what is the process to respond to it and to affirm that Revelstoke does not accept hate speech or actions in any form?

Protocol coordinators are organizing a community meeting to help draft a protocol for Revelstoke. Anyone interested in having a conversation about how community members and organizations should respond if a hate-based incident happens is welcome to attend. Those interested in attending should RSVP to Laura Stovel at lstovel0@gmail.com.

Bennison describes well what Revelstoke should be aiming for in celebrating and cherishing diversity. “We should aspire not only to make people feel safe but to make them feel comfortable. In Revelstoke it would be a huge watershed change if same-sex partners could kiss and hold hands and not feel uncomfortable.”

Creating a culture where all people can be comfortable being themselves and feeling valued can only enrich the community. “It’s our uniqueness that we’re holding back,” Bennison said.

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Ongoing to June 5

RSS EXHIBITION and GOLDEN GIRLS WATERCOLOUR EXHIBITION Two new shows open at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre. Check the RVAC website for opening hours.

May 13–14

look for edible mushrooms. Meets at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre at 2 p.m. $25 for two workshops, $15 for one. E-mail Erin Wilkins at ewilkinssl@gmail.com to register.

ISOBEL TRIGGER Synth-driven indie dance rock.

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Monday, May 18

JUST FOR KICKS SHOWCASE The Just for Kicks Dance Studio showcases their work from the past year. At the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre at 6 p.m.

MAYHEMINGWAYS Live at the Last Drop.

Tuesday, May 19

Wednesday, May 13

SAFE MOTHERHOOD PROJECT PRESENTATION Founded by a doctor and nurse from Salmon Arm and joined by a midwife from Revelstoke and a nurse from Golden, The Safe Motherhood Project aims to reduce the maternal and neonatal mortality rate in Guatemala (which is amongst the highest in the world) by teaching risk assessment and emergency skills to the mostly untrained Traditional Birth Attendants (Comadronas) in rural areas. At the Village Idiot at 7 p.m. Proceeds from a pizza buffet will go to support the project.

Thursday, May 14

POLICE WEEK CELEBRATION The Revelstoke RCMP celebrate National Police Week. They will host a barbecue and showcase their toys, including police boat, sleds and patrol cars. Burgers are $5 and drinks are $1. All proceeds go to the Revelstoke Women's Shelter. At the RCMP detachment from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

BROKEN DOWN SUITCASE Live at the Last Drop.

Friday, May 15

GARDEN GURU: INTRO TO GROWING MUSHROOMS Join Robert Macrae for a workshop on growing and collecting edible mushrooms. At the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre from 6–8 p.m. $25 for two workshops, $15 for one. E-mail Erin Wilkins at ewilkinssl@gmail.com to register.

JAZZ CLUB: BOB ROGERS QUARTET Trombonist Bob Rogers is joined by his quartet, featuring keyboards, bass and drums. At the Selkirk Room in the Regent Hotel at 7 p.m.

Saturday, May 16

GARDEN GURU: GUIDED MUSHROOM FORAGE Robert Macrae leads a trip into the forest to

PAIN MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP Learn how to cope with everyday mild pain such as headaches, sport injuries, arthritis, as well as more serious conditions causing chronic pain. Hosted by the University of Victoria Center for Aging. At the library at 3 p.m.

PERNELL REICHERT Live at the Last Drop.

Wednesday, May 20

BROWN BAG LUNCH Come learn about Revelstoke's history at this talk by Cathy English, the curator of the Revelstoke Museum & Archives.

This week's topic is on historic Revelstoke hotels.

At the museum at 12:15 p.m.

Synth-driven electro pop group Isobel Trigger is in Revelstoke this Saturday for a show at the Last Drop. The Victoria band released their debut EP last year and is heading out east to play Canadian Music Week in Toronto later this month. ~ Photo by Brett Reid

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BROWN BAG HISTORY BOOK LAUNCH After more than 12 years of Brown Bag History talks, Cathy English, the curator of the Revelstoke Museum & Archives, releases the first volume of stories from Revelstoke history. Join her for a reading from the book. At the museum from 1–4 p.m.

Local gardeners are being encouraged to plant an extra row of vegetables and donate their harvest to Community Connections Food Bank in an effort to get more fresh vegetables for local families in need.

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FOOD

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Glen Cherlet was serving up his barbecued meats during Saturday's sidewalk sale, outside his wife Nicole's store Big Mountain Kitchen & Linen. ~ Photo by Jake Sherman, special to the Review

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“It all starts with the difference between barbeque and grilling,” says pitmaster Glen Cherlet as hickory smoke and the smell of slow cooked meat fill the air behind him.

He’s been cooking since three in the afternoon the previous evening — a 20-hour affair. Grilling, Cherlet says, is quick and powered by propane. Barbecue, with a history that harkens back to the cotton fields of the South, is cooked over charcoal or wood, and uses traditionally cheap cuts of meat smoked at low heat slowly.

Filled with blood, gristle and sinew, it needed to be.

“Traditionally, it’s slave food,” he says. “That’s why it was cooked so slow.”

Among Cherlet’s ingredients today are locally sourced chicken thighs, pork shoulder, brisket, paprika, chili powder, garlic, and apple juice. Only he knows the exact measurements. The demanding overnight process entails putting together his rub of spices, running them through a coffee grinder to get the blend uniform, trimming and marinating his locally sourced meat, stoking his smoker, and monitoring it throughout the night to ensure an even cooking process. He served up the goods to passer-bys during Saturday's downtown street sale.

This is Cherlet’s trial run for competition this summer and Begbie BBQ delivers the goods. Not that we should be surprised.

In 2011, as a chef at Great White North, Cherlet took home top honours at the “Revelstoke Rib-Off.” He then regularly hosted popular BBQ events at the Eatery on the Green, part of the Revelstoke Golf club, before opening his own catering company and pursuing his dream in competition BBQ. “I’d go nuts — I ‘d go bananas if I wasn’t following my dream,” he says.

For Cherlet, BBQ constitutes its own art form: it’s all about presentation, texture, tenderness and appearance. On the competition circuit each of these categories is judged rigorously, putting chicken, ribs, brisket and pulled pork to the test. In a window of only 10 minutes all of these must be presented to the judges; one second late and you are automatically disqualified.

As much as $50,000 per cut of meat is up for grabs this year at the Jack Daniels BBQ Invitational in Lynchburg, Tennessee. Fortunately, as a certified Pacific North West BBQ Association judge, Cherlet knows exactly what to look for in his cooking.

He brings 25 years of experience in the restaurant business to the competition barbecue circuit this summer.

“These are my people,” says Cherlet. “I like to be busier than busy. It’s entertainment value, it’s fun, camaraderie, cooking, tasting different kinds of barbeque; it’s staying up all night and dedication.”

The end goal is to open up his own smokehouse right here in Revelstoke with his wife Nicole, who's his personal (and certified) BBQ judge, and the proprietor of Big Mountain Kitchen & Linen.

Cherlet plans to hit three competitions this summer, starting his adventure at the Canadian Festival of BBQ and Chili in Langley, BC, on June 20–21.

Cherlet explains his plans are predicated upon a number of different variables — procuring sponsorship and funding among the most pressing.

Currently, Begbie BBQ & Catering is in the process of raising money to support Cherlet’s dream. The pitmaster is available to cater your next dinner party and can be reached at Begbiebbq@Gmail.com.

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COMMUNITY

A great day to be out

It's a cliche to start an article with a comment about the weather, but since everyone mentioned the beautiful sunny day that greeted the annual spring sidewalk sale, we're making an exception. Hundreds, if not thousands, came out to look for deals from local shops in what has basically become the unofficial kick off of summer in Revelstoke.

Pictured, from top-to-bottom: 1. The 200 block of First Street West was closed off for the occassion.

2. Family and friends of Daniel Levesque, the Revelstoke youth who died in August 2011, hosted a fundraiser outside the Mainstreet Cafe for a trust fund set up in his name.

3. Felix Daigle gets his face painted by Tina Schultz.

4. Annabelle McKeown and Kallie Kampman sell girl guide cookies on First Street. ~ Photos by Alex Cooper, Revelstoke Review

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SPORTS

U14 and U11 boys split weekend games

CHRIS MACDONALD JEFF WILSON

Revelstoke Youth Soccer This past Mothers Day weekend had the Boys U14 Rep team playing a home and away with Kamloops. After a good practise Friday night, the boys made their way to Kamloops to play their A team in Valleyview on Saturday.

After our parents helped repair the field, the game got underway. Under a

hot Kamloops sun the boys fell behind 3-1 in the first half. They played much better in the second, controlling the play and pressing unsuccessfully. The game ended 3-1 Kamloops despite a great effort.

Sunday saw the boys host their first home game of the season against Kamloops B. Under our own hot sun the boys brought their A game and defeated Kamloops 4-2. After the game they cheered not only for their oppo-

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U14 team member Aleks Klassen battles for the ball against Kamloops ~ Photo by Eleanor Wilson

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nents but most loudly for their mothers as they then walked across the field as a team and called 'Happy Mothers Day!' to those in attendance.

All in all, a successful weekend with many positives, including a refreshing dunk in the Columbia River to cool off.

The boys are back in action at home in Centennial park both Saturday, May 23, at 1 p.m. and Sunday, May 24, at 11 a.m. against Vernon and Kamloops A

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It was another fun weekend of soccer for the U11 Boys’ Development team. This past Sunday, the boys travelled to Penticton for another two games in the Thompson Okanagan Youth Soccer League (TOYSL).

The first game was a tough match against Vernon. Our team played extremely well in the first half and they held Vernon to a close game with fine passing and aggressive play. Unfortunately, Vernon proved the stronger team and they pulled away early in the second half and would go on to win the game 5-2. Revelstoke goals came in from Alexander Gribbon and Thomas Macdonald.

In the afternoon, the boys faced up against Kelowna. The Revelstoke team had a great first half in this game with two more goals coming from Gribbon and Macdonald. Up one goal at the half and sensing the excitement of a possible win, the boys had to calm their nerves and play a solid second half. With mounting pressure from Kelowna, Elliot Wilson was able to score a third goal to secure a 3-2 win for Revelstoke.

After their victory, the boys’ shook hands with the opposing team, they thanked the referee, and then they ran across the field to give a special Mothers’ Day cheer to thank the mothers and grandmothers from Revelstoke for their unwavering support on the sidelines and beyond.

After an impressive season where the Atom, Peewee, and Bantam divisions won playoff championships, the Revelstoke Minor Hockey Association (RMHA) is going through some changes. The most notable change is a big reduction in registration fees designed to attract more players. At the Pre-Novice and Novice age groups, registration is being reduced to $150 from $500.

“This is about building our organization from the bottom up,” says RMHA president, Kevin Grimm. “Our executive has worked hard, brainstorming, planning, then writing grants and reorganizing ice time to reduce barriers to enrolment.”

For the Atom, Peewee, Bantam, and Midget age groups, registration fees are being reduced from $570 to $450 per year. What’s also important – RMHA has applied for more grants designed to support kids that are new to hockey. If awarded, the grant the money will be used to eliminate registration fees for first year minor hockey players.

It’s common knowledge that minor hockey is in decline across the country, and cost is only one of many factors. As part of its rebuild to reverse this trend RMHA is restructuring the ice time at the Pre-Novice and Novice levels. There will be one less ice time for Pre-Novice, but it’ll be combined with one Novice ice time per week. Coming in line

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with Hockey Canada guidelines the emphasis at this level will be the development of fundamental skills. Fundamental skills are the foundation of each player’s success.

The reduction in ice time is designed to allow families more time to pursue other interests.

Even with smaller numbers, our Pre-Novice and Novice age groups were also very successful due the great coaching these kids received. It’s anticipated that most of them will return with a desire to play, make friends and learn new skills.

For September 2015, the age groupings are: Pre-Novice 2009/10, Novice 2007/08, Atom 2005/06, Pee Wee 2003/04, Bantam 2001/02, and Midget 1998-00. Registration will be in June at the Forum, so don’t be late, because we need these numbers to plan for the upcoming season and to declare teams with BC Hockey.

Also, the Annual General Meeting is on May 21 at 7 p.m. at the Forum, so this is the chance to express opinions and volunteer to help the organization. Elections will also be taking place.

RMHA encourages all members to come out with positive ideas to try and help.

RMHA would like to sincerely thank all volunteers and sponsors, including Columbia Basin Trust and the City of Revelstoke for their support. Many other sponsors have also helped fund individual teams throughout the year, including the Pee Wees and Bantams that proudly represented Revelstoke at provincials.

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SPORTS

Seth Bafaro selected in WHL Bantam Draft ALEX COOPER

Moving up to the academy has represented a big step. "I definitely improved a lot from working out every day, going on the ice every day, and really good coaching."

Barclay Parneta, the Americans' head scout, said Bafaro had a strong work ethic and good hockey sense.

"He has shown the ability to add offence, get plays moving up the ice, and distribute the puck to the right spot," said Parneta in an e-mail. "Off-ice character was also very important. We know he has a strong support network at home, with a great family father that played the game and understands what it takes."

Bafaro's dream is to make the NHL one day. He still has one more year of minor hockey before he can play in the WHL. This season, he wants to continue to work on his game and play as many junior games as possible as a 15-year-old.

Bradon Seyl was the last Revelstoke native to be drafted when he was selected by the Kelowna Rockets in the fourth round in 2009.

Bafaro follows in the footsteps of his father Mike, who played in the WHL for the New Westminster Bruins, the team that eventually became the Tri-City Americans.

alex.cooper@revelstokereview.com Revelstoke native Seth Bafaro has become the first local minor hockey player to be drafted into the Western Hockey League since 2009.

Bafaro, who turns 14 next weekend, was picked in the third round, 49th overall, by the Tri-City Americans in the WHL Bantam Draft on Tuesday, May 5.

"It feels pretty good," he told the Review. "I've heard good things from players about them. They always have a good team and good development."

The 5'10", 160-pound defenceman recorded eight goals and 20 assists in 55 games while playing for the Okanagan Hockey Academy Bantam Prep team this year.

He described himself as a "good skating defenceman that keeps it simple and makes a good first pass out of the zone."

Bafaro grew up playing for Revelstoke Minor Hockey before moving on, first to Kamloops for his first year of Bantam, then to the Okanagan Hockey Academy this past season to develop his game.

"I think Revelstoke is helpful because you can go on the ice whenever you want," said Bafaro.

Seth Bafaro spent last season playing for the Okanagan Hockey Academy Bantam Prep team. ~ Photo by James Dewar, stinkylockers.com

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Business beat: Bike basics IMOGEN WHALE

Special to the Review Bikes and Revelstoke go hand in hand.

With trails at MacPherson, Cartier, Keystone, CPR Hill, and more, many residents are enthusiastic riders in the snow free months. As such, Al Roberts, a bike mechanic from Skookum Cycle and Sport, is offering five good tips to help your bike run smoothly this season. These tips are simple, allowing even a new rider to take a bit of their bikes maintenance into their own hands.

1) “It starts with a clean bike,” Roberts says. Sounds simple, but it shows you’ve taken the time to look your bike over. “A clean bike is a happy bike. And when you do need a mechanic, we’ll thank you for it!” he laughs.

2) While you’re making your bike spic

and span, lube your chain. Not only does lubing the chain keep your bike quieter and make shifting easier, it also increases your chains lifespan. Skookum carries a selection of lube, so make sure you get the one most beneficial to your bike and the conditions.

3) “Check your tire pressure while you’re at it,” Roberts suggests. Properly inflated tires increase tire and rim lifespan in addition to making peddling more efficient.

4) “In a bike maintenance and personal safety measure, check your bolts before each ride,” Roberts says. Before you get on your bike, check your stem, pivot points and handlebar bolts. Tightening a loose bolt before you go full throttle downhill could save your bike a repair and yourself a hospital trip.

5) “Every now and then, turn the iPod

IN A NEW MONTHLY SERIES, WE GO TO LOCAL BUSINESSES FOR ADVICE. HAVE AN IDEA FOR THIS SERIES? E-MAIL ALEX.COOPER@REVELSTOKEREVIEW.COM off and listen to your bike. If it’s making noise or you aren’t sure if there is a problem, bring it in to your friendly neighbourhood bike mechanic,” Roberts says.

Whether your bike is bought locally or not, whether it needs a simple repair or something more complex, he urges people not to be intimidated about bringing their bikes in to get checked out. “It’s why we’re here, dedicated to a life of low income and high reward,” he jokes.

In addition to the maintenance you can do on your own, Roberts recommends having your bike worked over by a mechanic at the beginning or end of the season in addition to the times you suspect a problem. “It’s good to get the shocks and forks checked, changing those fluids and seals if needed. The whole bike gets tuned and optimized and ready to ride.”

The trails are beckoning; enjoy the ride!

Al Roberts is the head bike mechanic at Skookum Cyclce & Ski. ~ Photo by Imogen Whale

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We regretfully announce the passing of Phyllis Margaretta Patricia Mattila on April 29, 2015 after a lengthy illness. She is survived by her common-law husband Orville Gordon, 2 daughters Jenny Marchand and Sandy Grassie (Randy Rehman), 2 sons, Doug Lagore (Lynne) and Roger Lagore (Roberta), 1 stepson Donald Mattila (Joan), 10 grandchildren, 14 greatgrandchildren, 6 great-great grandchildren and 1 great-great-great grandchild. Also survived by Orville's 2 sons Robert (Candy) and Tim and 2 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

Phyllis was predeceased by her first husband Leonard Lagore and her second husband Allen Mattila and her step-daughter Alana. She was born in Luton, England on November 28, 1925.

She came to Canada as a war bride and lived in Stettler, AB until Leonard started working in the oil industry. They moved around Alberta for a number of years. In 1959 she moved to Golden, BC where she married Allen Mattila. When Allen retired, they moved to Revelstoke, BC. After Allen's death she met Orville Gordon and they moved to Salmon Arm, BC. Phyllis was an avid knitter, loved shopping and outings for coffee with friends.

We would like to thank the staff at Hillside Village for the exceptional care given to her during her stay there. There will be no funeral service, as to Phyllis' wishes, but a family gathering may be held at a later date.

Arrangements entrusted to Fischerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd., Salmon Arm, 250-833-1129. Email condolences and share memories of Phyllis through her obituary at www. fischersfuneralservices.com.

Merv was born on June 26, 1945 in Sherridon, Manitoba and had been a resident of Revelstoke since 1975. He grew up on the family farm and lived there until they moved to Dauphin, Manitoba so Merv could finish high school. He played hockey as a young boy and teen â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a sport he really enjoyed, even though he carried a few scars to adulthood. When Merv graduated his goal was to be a lawyer. He attended the University of Manitoba, then worked for Matthews & Matthews Law Office until his father was killed in an accident.

Merv never returned to the U of M to write his bar exam. Merv and his mother took over the family construction company as road builders and finished the contracts his father had started with the Department of Highways. He was also a heavy duty equipment operator, heavy duty mechanic, welder, farmer, road builder, gas station owner and security guard. Merv worked on the pipeline at Hedley, B.C. and in the North West Territories. In 1969 he got his pilotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and had his own little Cessna.

In 1975 he moved to Revelstoke to work on the Mica and Revelstoke dams. He also worked for Parks Canada for 11 years where he received his Certificate of Qualification in Painting & Decorating and eventually ran that department.

Merv started up Revelstoke Janitorial Co., Co., Revelstoke Revelstoke Property PropertiesManagement and Krywa Enterprises. was a member of athemember Elks Club, Rotary The and Krywa He Enterprises.

He was of the ElksClub, Club,D.O.K.K., Rotary Club, B.C. Housing volunteer fire fighter and Search D.O.K.K., TheCommission, B.C. Housing aCommission, a volunteer fire afighter and&a Rescue Search member Okanagan Merv Falls. also coached junior hockey in 1985-86 & Rescueinmember in Falls.

Okanagan Merv also coached junior hockeyand in received the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Coach Yearâ&#x20AC;? of award.

1985-86 and receivedof thethe â&#x20AC;&#x153;Coach the Yearâ&#x20AC;? award.

Merv was predeceased by his mother Zella and father Steve Krywa. Left to remember his sense of humour are his devoted and loving wife Judy; children: Kelly Krywa (Pam), Shannon Krywa and Steve (Kirsten) Krywa; grandsons Tyler Coley and Travis Coley; sisters: Sherry (Jim) Turner and Karen (Michael) Lower; nieces and nephews: Shawn Shaun (Tracy), Shea (Rob), Adam (Carmela) & Erin (Phil), as well as many other relatives and good friends.

Messages of sympathy may be sent to Mervâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family by viewing his obituary at www.brandonbowersfuneralhome.com.

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

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Eleanor Shaver Eleanor Shaver (nee Price) passed away peacefully on April 29th at the age of 91 with family at her side.

Eleanor was born at Frog Lake, AB on March 11, 1924 to George and Violet Price, the third of seven children. As times were tough, she went to work as a helper for the Hurley family at Marwayne, AB at the age of twelve. During the war years, she trained as a nurse's aid near Dawson Creek with her cousins, Irene and Sadie Brown. She later moved to Innisfail to work for Leonard and Ivy Smith, who became lifelong friends. There she met her future husband, Gifford Shaver. They were married in Vernon, BC on October 9, 1946 and settled in Oyama with six young daughters.

They moved to Revelstoke in 1948 where Giff worked for the city and farmed, and there they were blessed with five more daughters and two sons. After the move to Revelstoke, Eleanor became a faithful, loyal servant of Jehovah.

Because of her strong faith, Giff also dedicated his life to Jehovah and they raised their children with the same beliefs. She lost her loving husband in 1998, but remained in Revelstoke with the love and support of her large family.

In May of 2008, Eleanor moved to LeRoy, SK to be closer to family. She kept her independence until May 2013, when she moved into Evergreen Lodge for further care, where she remained until her death. Eleanor was a loving, caring, kind and generous woman who looked after everyone who came into her home. Since thirteen children weren't enough to raise, she took in many others, showing them true, unconditional love as part of the family circle.

Eleanor loved to garden. She grew many fruits and vegetables to feed her large family, and was well known for her canning, but she truly loved her flowers ... especially pansies. Because of her interest in people, she made many life-long friends wherever she went. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her.

Left to remember her are Edna (Norm)Landry, Iris (Terry) Wood, Doreen David, Irene Shaver, Grace (Barry) Fullerton, Gloria (Bill) Fandrick, Ethel Shaver, Alice (Fern) Tessier, Rhonda (Harald) Kauhausen, Gifford (Glenda) Shaver Jr, Glenda (Glen) Mierke, Paul (June) Shaver; 44 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren; and one brother, Norman Durocher. Eleanor was predeceased by her parents; her husband of 52 years, Gifford Shaver; her brothers George (Bud) Price, Leonard Price, and Cecil Durocher; her sisters Marjorie Durocher and Grace Moorwood, and daughter Katherine Grimoldby.

Memorial service will be held at the LeRoy Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses on Saturday, May 16th at 2:00 pm, with a tea to follow at the LeRoy Wildlife Hall. Interment will follow at Revelstoke, BC at a later date. Funeral arrangements entrusted to MALINOSKI & DANYLUIK FUNERAL HOME Humboldt, SK (306-682-1622)

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The position requires an individual who can handle multiple priorities and deadlines in a busy and complex office and work environment and requires above average attention to detail, accuracy and confidentiality. The rate of pay starts at $16.00/hour and is excluded from Union Membership. Hours of work are Mon to Fri, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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250 200-2152 or 250 837-6709.

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

Group Publisher Are you a seasoned Community Newspaper Publisher looking to relocate to the Okanagan?

We are looking for a Group Publisher to manage our South Okanagan markets.

As a seasoned Publisher, you will achieve financial growth by developing and implementing strategic marketing and sales plans to generate new business and achieve the company’s business objectives.

You will have at least five years’ experience in a sales or business development role, and knowledge or experience in a community newspaper publishing environment. Your success in developing and implementing sales strategies is a result of your entrepreneurial spirit, well developed customer service and communication skills, knowledge of the publishing industry, and extensive business connections.

As the largest independent newspaper group with more than 170 titles in print and online, Black Press has operations in British Columbia, Alberta, Washington, Hawaii and Ohio.

1949 Laforme Boulevard Under Renovations 1,2, 2 bdrm with den apts, furnished & unfurnished, elevator, balconies.

2 & 3 bdrm townhouses furnished & unfurnished, some with 4 appls. U/G covered parking, coin laundry. Flexible leases.

Short & long term.

1211 Front Street - Under Renovation

Rentals

Real Estate

Real Estate SECTION

Real Estate

Office/Retail

Revelstoke Realty

Retail or office space, 1000 sq ft at 2nd St. and Mackenzie Ave - opposite City Hall.

250 837-7003 or 604 8746866.

Prevent E. coli Infection

209 1st St. West, Revelstoke, B.C. phone: 250-837-5121 toll free: 1-877-837-5121 www.revelstoke-realty.com

(“Hamburger Disease”) Cook all ground beef until there is No Pink AND the juices run clear!

1 and 2 bedroom, balconies, secure underground parking, elevator, sauna.

Some units have Columbia River view.

Long term leases avail.

250 837-3361 or 250 837-8850

Auctions

Auctions

AUCTIONS

HARVEY’S AUCTION SERVICE

#10 – 978 Lundell Road $99,000

266 Viers Crescent $319,000

#107 – 800 MacKenzie Avenue $194,888

1876 Corbin Place $239,000

73 Burke Drive $314,900

901 Downie Street $395,000

4538 Airport Way $520,000

144 Colbeck Road $349,000

1101 Edward Street $895,000

1502 Mountain View Drive $495,000

1793 Westerburg Road $659,000

1596 Illecillewaet Rd. $529,000

1880 Corbin Place $232,000

1847 B Colbeck Road $219,900

2993 McInnes Road $739,000

419 Moss Street $139,500

717 Temple Street $416,900

1721 Camozzi Road $117,500

Albert Canyon $249,900

1721 Hay Road $410,000

1595 Birch Drive $649,000

704 First Street West $285,000

3009 Laforme Blvd $479,000

1315 Highway 23 S $799,000

SPRING AUCTION

Saturday May 23rd at 10:00am 981 Lundell Road, Big Eddy GROWING SALE: Motorhome, Boats, Canoe, Jeep, 4x4 Trucks, Tools, Antique Saws, Furniture, Misc.

SPECIAL: 19 Lot Coin Collection from Alta + more.

PLAN TO ATTEND - MORE DETAILS SOON Sales conducted by...

HARVEY’S AUCTION SERVICE For info. 250-376-7826 MasterCard Cell: 250-319-2101

Kidney disease strikes families, not only individuals.

THE KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF CANADA www.kidney.ca

Tenders

Tenders

This is a full-time position with a competitive compensation and benefits package. Qualified applicants should send a resume and covering letter before Friday, May 29th to: Bruce McAuliffe, President Black Press BC South c/o Kelowna Capital News 2495 Enterprise Way, Kelowna, B.C. V1X 7K2 Email: brucem@blackpress.ca

www.blackpress.ca

Road Construction Tender Downie Timber Ltd. located in Revelstoke, BC is accepting bids from qualified contractors for the construction of approximately 7.1 kilometers of logging roads in the Sibley Creek area. Tender documents and information packages are available at the Downie Timber main office, 1621 Mill Street.

Please contact Wayne Johnson, Road Construction Supervisor: 250-837-7249

INVITATION TO TENDER Downie Timber Ltd. is administering tenders for silviculture projects in the 2015 field season. Opportunities are available for 75 ha of manual brushing (AD061622), and 79.9ha of chemical ground site prep (AD061623).

Projects are being funded through the Land Based Investment Program (LBIP) and are subject to funding approval.

Tender Information can be found on the LBIP website: https://www.fialicensees.com/FIA_ Advertisements/PublicAdvertisements.aspx

THE KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF CANADA, BC BRANCH Toll Free 1-800-567-8112 www.kidney.ca

Closing Date: May 29th, 2015

“RIGHT AGENTS FOR TODAY’S MARKET”

16 n Revelstoke Review n Wednesday, May 13, 2015

COMMUNITY

Scenes from the Begbie View science fair

Begbie View Elementary's grade seven class held its annual science fair last Wednesday, May 6. Projects ranged from a look at which soda is most caustic, a look at solar panels, a study of the absorbency of diapers, and more. Here's a look at three of the projects, picture from top to bottom: 1. Veronica Cadden's project looked at what kind of water would most impact plant growth.

She compared rain, tap, filtered and microwaved water. Her prediction was that rain water would work best because it's natural, but it turns out microwaved water produced the most plant growth, by 0.7 centimetres. Distilled water performed the worst.

2. Matthew Scarcella built a solar-powered oven using a pizza box, plastic wrap, and aluminum foil. His goal was to see if it could be used for cooking a marshmallow. What he found was that it depends on the time of day. During the later afternoon, from 3–5 p.m., the results were poor. His second test, from 9–11:30 a.m. went better, but it was still slow. At the height of noon, the results were much improved and the marshmallow cooked in 30 minutes. Not quite as good as a campfire, but not bad for a low-tech device you can build for a few minutes at home.

3. John Sidjak tested the properties of ferrofluid, a liquid invented by NASA in the 1960s that becomes strongly magnetized when exposed to a magnetic field. As Sidjak showed, the fluid got denser as it was magnetized. By pouring it onto a bolt, the bolt became magnetized.

It's used in electronics, medical devices, bridge construction and more. ~ Words and photos by Alex Cooper, Revelstoke Review

ANDREW MOORE’S PROPOSAL Revelstoke Community recorded 604 riders Bike to Work last year. With a population of comparable to larger cities which have triple Out of all the communities Andrew would like British Columbia.

totalling 16,338km for only 8,000, this total is our population or more. to see us in the top 5 in

Challenging all residents, young and old, beginner or professional, to cycle to work from May 25th - 31st. Log onto biketowork.ca and sign up as an individual or team member. If Revelstoke breaks the 20,000km mark Andrew will donate $5,000 in prize money and cycle to the Arctic Circle in 2016 to stake a Bike to Work flag for the citizens of Revelstoke.

SIGN UP

for Bike to Work!

Bike to Work comparison with other communities - (last figure is population) Revelstoke: 604 riders - 16,338 km - 8,000

Movie Line: 250-837-5540 or roxytheatre.info

. NOW PLAYING .

Vernon & N. Okanagan: 493 riders - 12,478km - 40,000

Paul Blart Mall Cop 2

Shuswap: 168 riders - 4,316km - 50,000

1hr 34m PG

wednesday may 13 at 7:00 pm thursday may 14 at 7:00 pm

Penticton: 447 riders - 20,480km - 31,000

. STARTING FRIDAY .

Kamloops: 801 riders - 20,663km - 85,000

Mad Max: Fury Road

Inuvik to Dawson City 766 km - 8 days

friday saturday sunday monday $6 tuesday wednesday thursday

In Memory of Wayne Wood Memorial Ride

MOVIES WE ARE CONSIDERING....

may 15 at may 16 at may 17 at may 18 at may 19 at may 20 at may 21 at

2hr 1m

7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm

Avengers: Age of Ultron Tomorrowland • We’re Back Pitches Age of Adeline

115 Mackenzie Ave. Revelstoke.