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A Forest of Possibilities Drive by Alpine Rustics on Victoria Road and you'll see some remarkable wood creations waiting outside, ready for delivery. The shop in Farwell Plaza is owned and operated by the father and son team of Wally and Jordan Eadie, who grow art from trees.
by Andrew Stacey
By hand peeling each tree, Jordan is able to identify unique growth or formation characteristics in the wood. When constructing something like a queen sized bed frame, which has some very specific dimensional requirements, he achieves the desired function while at the same time incorporating artistic detail found in the wood itself. Details like damage to the tree from a bear scratching it while the tree was alive take an experienced eye to spot. He finds many customers want that connection to the natural forest. Really funky or twisted shapes, burls or animal damage enhance the appeal of this very organic product, explains Jordan.
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The business started in 2004 when Jordan returned to Revelstoke after attending film school in Vancouver. His father Wally, a resident since 1974 and reWally Eadie and son, tired probation officer, had a Jordan, in their Alpine long standing hobby of creating Rustics workshop. Photo: When a customer approaches them with an custom ‘bent wood furniture’. Andrew Stacey order they often have a good idea of what they Together they felt there was enough demand want but most of the time Jordan works with to make a business out of it and with a lot of them to develop the design concept. This may hard work, some specialized tools and a place be for a single piece, enough pieces for an entire room or even all the rooms in a hotel. He to operate, they started creating. finds as he works with his repeat customers a “With this kind of business it’s important to trust is developed and Jordan is given more do the kind of work that pays the bills,” says and more creative freedom to produce work of Wally after setting down a huge cedar plank to his own design to suit a specific end use. However it's always a saw-off between creative debe used as a B.C. Parks picnic table. sign and meeting customer specifications. Over the years that work has been continually changing, challenging the creative and con- Many of their customers are local but there is structive skills of the two woodworkers. Even a growing list of out-of-town and out-of-provthough neither is classically trained in wood- ince visitors that have purchased their work. working they have developed the practical The demand has been so strong they frequentskills to combine with their creative insights of ly face a six to nine month backlog of orders alturning raw trees into functional works of art. though they do find time to build some pieces of their own inspiration. With all the new conFocusing on only local species of trees and struction of ski chalets and hotel/lodge faciliwith their own timber harvesting permit they ties the woodworker's unique rustic designs work with our regional forestry office and log- are a favourite decorating highlight that is ging contractors to select, fall and prepare well-suited to our local mountain setting. birch and douglas maple. Other species such as the large cedar timbers and slabs of spruce At one point the Eadie's were operating two are purchased from local sawmills able to ar- workshops but have since concentrated range the custom or odd cuts required. The their operation to the one location. Looking pair also acquire unique pieces left behind through the doorway into the shop it looks by commercial logging operations that may very crowded, full of materials and works in be suitable for the woodworker's designs, in- progress but they explain that it allows them creasing the use and adding value to this local to stay focused on the job at hand. Wally feels resource. An example of this creative foraging it’s better to keep it all in one place because it can be found in the new patio and stair rail- tends to get away on you otherwise. ings at the Hillcrest Hotel.
Photos courtesy of Jordan Eadie.
Over the years they have built a wide range of beds, tables and chairs, bars, stools, end tables, retail shelving, customer service counters, picnic tables, railings and many other unique décor items. All of their work is constructed to ensure maximum durability and long life in demanding applications. With so many years of experience, and having previously taught a course in his craft, Wally has been busy writing a book on the subject. How to Build Your Own Bent Wood Chair; A Guide to Building and Selling Rustic Furniture will cover the basics of bentwood furniture design and construction of a typical bench/chair as well as some business insights into this type of enterprise. Wally indicated the book will soon be available in town. When asked, they did not feel publishing their skills and trade secrets would compromise their local business but would allow their craft to reach a far broader audience. To coincide with this, Jordan has plans to create some ‘How To’ videos utilizing his film-making training and exceptional wood crafting skills. With the demand for their work increasing and their product diversity expanding, Wally and Jordan plan to continue turning trees into art and blending nature with function for years to come. Samples of their work can be seen in many of the hotels in town or online at www.alpinerustics.com. They can also be reached Monday to Friday at their shop at 1407 Victoria Road or at 250-814-8317.
Editorial Multitasking: The Act Of Screwing Up Several Things At Once by Heather Lea - Publisher/editor/recovering multitasker
We are proud to present the new colour cover of Reved Quarterly! A lot of things happened at once as decisions were made about this exciting venture but the urge to multitask was suppressed. As you will read in this editorial, task-juggling is so 1990. One hundred per cent attention went into creating this issue. Enjoy! And let us know what you think. A humbling memory of driving off the road comes to mind when I think about multitasking screw ups. I was brushing my teeth and shifting the stubborn gears of a Toyota High Ace I’d been living out while working in New Zealand. Luckily in this country of leisure the steep and narrow backroads were mostly full of other lollygager’s like myself driving 50 km/hr.
There would be, he promised, plenty of time for note-taking. He would write everything of importance on the board, lest we worry about remembering. We were, after all, sitting in front of him primed multitasking stoners. This seemed like a veritable waste of time, listening and then writing. Though what became apparent in other classes was whenever I took notes while the instructor was talking I inevitably missed something. During the time it took to ask my neighbour to repeat what had been said I’d missed another few seconds of information. (Incidentally, my mark in the Project Management class was the best mark I ever got in my life.)
There are, of course, several things we can do I meandered off the simultaneously, pavement not because like walk and talk I’m a particularly agor read and chew gressive tooth-brushgum. But from er but because I was what I understand trying to multitask. that’s because The old van someone activity is times required two mental and the hands to shift and one other physical, so of them was brushing we aren’t crossaway breakfast. My ing signals in our left arm was havbrains. Genering trouble getting ally this type of used to right-sided multitasking isn’t driving and by itself the problem. The could only handle the problem is larger few-and-far between scale multitasking, moments of a compli- www.mumpreneursonline.com like when air trafant shift. fic controllers are handling aircraft in several sectors at once. Or people in charge The wet, grassy ditch had a consistency not unlike the slippery- of administering medicine are chatting with co-workers. If we ness of snow. Fishtailing a bit, my van lumbered to a stop assdo two or more activities more or less related we are asking end out in traffic. It wasn’t long before people driving the same our brains to jump back and forth between tasks. How many vacationer pace came along and with feet firmly planted in the times do you hear yourself say, Now where was I? Every time dewy grass, pushed the High Ace back onto the tarmac. we switch it up our brains have to re-assess the situation and refocus actually causing a loss of time at best and sometimes Looking in my rear-view mirror to give my rescuers a final fatal errors at worst. wave of thanks, it was too late to concern myself with the froth of toothpaste I noticed surrounding my mouth and a little up A few years ago in Pickering, Ontario, a man and his two-year my cheek. My rescuers probably thought I’d gone off the road old daughter were killed when the man drove them into a train after having some kind of foaming-at-the-mouth incident. while talking on his cell. Driving and doing anything but driving is probably the worst case of erroneous human multitasking - the commuting makeup artist applying eyeliner at the wheel; the text/cell phone conversationalist; the tooth brusher...all fine examples.
Where once multitasking was ‘in’, it’s now taking a hit, being defined as an “illusion.” Because it can be physically and mentally tiring to do several things at once we have the feeling we’ve been truly productive.
Driving while using a cell phone will delay the reaction time of a driver as much as a blood alcohol level of .08 per cent, claims a recent University of Utah study. A Hewlett-Packard study shows worker’s IQ’s will fall more than twice that of marijuana smokers while they are distracted by e-mails and phone calls. Yet how valuable is an employee who can’t talk on the phone and take notes?
As humans we love the sense of accomplishment, of appearing multi-talented. But as startupnation.com claims, “A person attempting to multitask takes 50 per cent longer to accomplish a task and he or she makes up to 50 per cent more mistakes.”
It’s difficult for humans to de-program from always being on the go. It’s almost impossible to do just one thing at a time. Even sleeping, our bodies and minds are in motion. Life demands so much from us we simply have to juggle or risk falling behind. What are you doing right now? Stirring a pot of boiling pasta while reading? Eating and reading? Walking the dog and reading? Doing several things at once makes it impossible to focus 100 per cent on one thing. But are these studies really suggesting we only do one thing at a time? Am I so untalented as a human I can’t take notes in class at the same time my instructor is talking? According to my Social Media Program Management instructor, yes. As students, we were a little perplexed when he suggested taking no notes whatsoever while he was speaking.
Some of you may have been one of two-million people who watched a woman on YouTube walk straight into a fountain in a mall while she was texting. Sure it’s hilarious but what’s not hilarious is how absorbed in multitasking the woman was. Had she walked into traffic it would be a different story. Digital devices are fun but harmful on so many levels. They have a hugely negative effect on the actual act of physical socialness. The brains of today’s youth are wired to believe texting and instant messaging is having a ‘conversation’ with friends. Though they may be especially talented at rapid-fire texting and iPod playlist selections while listening to a friend speak, what’s the point? The friend feels the lack of attention as does whomever was being texted. Is it a coincidence absent-mindedness is so prevalent in our multitasking world? Take it easy task-juggling soldiers! And maybe scratch ‘great multitasker’ off your resume. 3
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The Revelstoke Museum & Archives, located on the corner of First St. and Boyle. Photo courtesy of Cathy English.
There’s Always Something To Do At The Revelstoke Museum & Archives by Jill Zacharias
The Revelstoke Museum & Archives houses a multitude of artifacts and stories detailing Revelstoke's rich local and regional history. The brick heritage building on the corner of First St. West and Boyle Ave. was built in 1926 and much of the original structure has never been altered. Until 1971, the building contained Revelstoke's post office. When the post office changed location the City of Revelstoke bought the building for only one dollar. From 1962 to 1974, the museum was located in the basement of the Health Centre (now the Avalanche Centre), and in 1974 the Revelstoke Historical Association moved the museum to the old post office building. The first paid curator and archivist, Cathy English, was hired in 1983 and incredible as it may seem, remains curator to this day. Over time, Cathy has developed an historical expertise unparalleled in the community. Other than the occasional contract made possible through grants the only other staff position is the office manager. The very foundation of the Revelstoke Museum depends on the dedication and expertise of volunteers. In the past year, Cathy estimates around 30 volunteers – from nine to 95 years old – have contributed time and energy to the museum in various ways with at least 15 on the go in a given month. “People will often identify what they’d like to do and I try and match people’s interests and skills with our needs,” says Cathy. This winter she was thrilled when two women, both 23, highly educated and here to snowboard for the season, came in to offer their services – each unknown to the other. Cathy gave them the task of cataloguing historical materials and “they got a lot done before they left!” Another innovative volunteer is 12 year old Daniel Blackie, who is currently scripting and filming a short YouTube video about some of the more interesting artifacts at the museum. The museum is always looking for volunteers: gardeners to maintain the grounds and heritage garden, extra help doing research for specific projects or displays, filing reference files and re-housing photographs, fundraising, gift shop
sales, cataloguing artifacts, marketing, taking oral histories, leading heritage walks or museum tours, helping out with the summer children’s programs, keeping the museum’s website up to date or helping launch museum activities through social media, contributing to a monthly newsletter and putting up posters. If a volunteer is committed, Cathy is more than willing to take the time for training. As well, a volunteer Board of Directors oversees the museum and there are a number of active committees for different aspects of the museum, like the heritage garden, marketing, reviewing museum design and use of space and specific projects like a new book on the skiing history of Revelstoke. The list goes on. Finally, there is one last appeal. If you move into an old house and discover anything in the basement, don’t throw it out. The museum is always on the look-out for lost remnants of Revelstoke's colourful heritage. To volunteer, visit Cathy at the museum, phone 250.837.3067 or e-mail revelstokemuseum@telus.net
New Volunteer ‘Hubs’ Up and Running Do you want to volunteer? Does your club or organization need volunteers? At the Community Centre, a new bulletin board is the place where groups, clubs or organizations can post their need for volunteers. Just fill out the ‘Volunteers Needed’ form provided at the front desk and staff will post it. The case is conveniently located just off the foyer on the way to the dance studio. As well, post your need for volunteers online at the Revelstoke Employment Services Centre (RESC) website. Just go to www. resc.ca, click on ‘volunteer opportunities’ and follow the links. On the flip side, if you want to get involved and don’t know where to go – check out both the Community Centre volunteer bulletin board and the RESC website to see what opportunities are waiting. 4
SUMMER EXHIBITS Friday, June 10 to Friday, July 1 Wednesday Inspirations Wednesday Meditation Group Through My Eyes Revelstoke Self Advocates IN/side/OUT Jewelles Smith Friday, July 8 to Friday, August 5 Muse Keishia Treber Figuratively Speaking Paula Cravens Bowls of Life Darlene Swan Friday, August 12 to Friday, September 2 Midsummer Affordable Art Fair All works priced less than $300
Art Silent Auction
Pieces from the Revelstoke Art Group Collection
Columbia Basin Culture Tour Saturday, August 13 to Sunday, August 14 Gallery open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days Gallery open Tuesday to Friday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information call 250-814-0261 or visit info@revelstokevisualarts.com We are located at 320 Wilson St.
Revelstoke's Youth
EMERGING
Grad 2011: The Beginning Of The Next Chapter
by Charlotte Beglinger, RSS Class of 2011 Today is your day, your mountain is waiting, so get on your way. –Dr. Seuss As happens at this time of year we are nearing the end of spring and the beginning of summer, many high school grads of 2011 are getting cold feet about starting the second part of their lives. I had the opportunity to interview a few students from my high school grad class and learn what they had planned for the next chapter. Many students such as Brady Planden and Michelle Barisoff, have the next few years of their lives organized and set out as they plan to head off to university in the fall. Michelle will be going to the University of the Fraser Valley and venturing out for a Bachelor of Science. However before this adventure begins she has a whole other experience waiting. This summer Michelle will be heading off to Jonquiere, Quebec for five weeks through the program, "Explore." She will improve her French as well as immerse herself in many socio-cultural activities. Is she excited? “You can say I’m pretty stoked!” was her quick reply. Brady, will be spending the summer working and saving up Prom night for Revelstoke Secondary School grads of 2011. Photo: Charlotte Beglinger. for a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Victoria. In the future, he would like to get a job at BC Hydro. However between now Revelstoke and for them the idea of going to a big city and experiencing a and then he really wants to see the world through an international co-op life they have only heard about seems appealing. (similar to an internship). One thing I did notice was almost everyone wants to come back to RevelGeordie Orom is another graduate of this year who knows what he will be stoke after seeing the world. When I asked Michelle about her thoughts on up to in the years to come. This summer he will be starting his apprentice- her hometown, she replied with, “Yes, I can see myself moving back. This town is so unique and filled with beauty, even if the snow does get tiresome, ship with Battersby Plumbing. I like the feel of a small town as opposed to the big city.” Other students are planning a gap-year (a break, usually between high school and post-secondary education), in order to save up money and Christina too commented on how she used to have her heart set on permaexperience for further education. Kaitlin Larson, Naomi Morgan-Alm nently leaving Revelstoke but as she got older she learned to appreciate and and Christina Hui are just a few who have fairly concrete plans for the love this town enough to change her mind. upcoming years. They will soon be attending classes in Lethbridge and at the University of British Columbia working towards becoming coun- For now, many nervous Grade 12 students are gracing the halls of RSS for cilors, getting business degrees and diplomas in the culinary arts. For now the last time. I know it hasn’t really sunk in for me and I am sure many Christina says she will be “swimming and volunteer coaching with the others feel the same way. But this is it, we are all leaving behind the life we Revelstoke Aquaducks,” and Kaitlin and Naomi will be working in order have lived for the past 17 years. It’s time to move on and move out. to save for school and travel. All of our dreams and goals accumulated over the last years are finally going All the students can’t wait to graduate and start running their own lives. to be put to use. Michelle summed it all up when she said, “We all have these As Brady put it nicely, “I am extremely stoked to venture out into the bucket-lists and life experiences we want to have, like travel, go to school, meet somebody, find a career you love. There is so much to experience in the world. It’s going to feel great to get my life started outside of high school. world, how can you not be excited?” "I am excited to meet new people and to experience whatever the world Editor's Note: Charlotte herself will be studying Science One at the University of throws my way.” Many students of my 2011 class have never lived anywhere outside of
British Columbia this coming fall. After that she hopes to get into med school but says she's, "...definitely [coming] back to Revelstoke. I love this town!"
We're Everywhere! Pauline Hunt poses at 5200 m with her copy of Reved at Everest Base Camp, Tibet in October, 2010. Send us your photos of Reved in weird and wonderful places and we'll publish it here! E-mail: editor@reved.net 5
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"Do you think social networks such as Facebook have a good or bad influence on communication?" Philippa Cahill "I’m from New Zealand so it’s a great way to be able to keep in touch with home. It’s such an easy way and it’s free!"
Madeline Hunt shows a Tibetan girl a toy doll near Shegar, Tibet. Photo: David Hunt.
Take The Kids - Are You Crazy? by Pauline Hunt
If you had told me five years ago that my husband and I would travel around the world with a 3 and a 5 year old in tow I would have said that was nuts. Well as circumstances have dictated the time for doing something adventurous, a 'trip of a lifetime', happened. We found ourselves in China and decided to go 'around the world' to get home instead of merely back over the Pacific Ocean. A trip of this magnitude requires a lot of planning although worldwide internet connectivity makes this task much easier. Our itinerary was somewhat of a connect-the-dot visitation tour. Our stops ended up as follows: China (plus Tibet), Nepal, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, France, Monaco, England and back to Canada. Due to the logistics of pre-organizing our flights to visit with 13 sets of people we decided to buy flights and train tickets as we went instead of round-the-world (RTW) tickets. We tried to be about a month ahead of ourselves in the travel booking to take advantage of cheaper deals. Since our trip necessitated myself booking 26 airplane and 30 train tickets I was happy to say only once were we greeted with the phrase, “But Madame this ticket is for tomorrow night.” Luckily that situation ended up well. While staying in China we were fortunate to meet people from many countries, however we did not meet many other families travelling with young children at all. We did have glimpses into the universality of play; watching our kids play for hours with the local children, who did not speak English. These were brief encounters scattered across the globe. I wonder how my children have absorbed and interpreted all they saw. I would hope they can learn gratitude for what they have after seeing children begging on the streets of Kathmandu. Also that they can learn generosity; from the poor street sellers, who gave our girls necklaces and asked for nothing in return. I know they have learned about diversity, especially of food. Yes we had the girls turn down food in 15 different countries. Happily most countries have some sort of variation of roast chicken so our children did not wholly subsist on bread and fruit. Also it was invaluable to learn how to say, “Not spicy!” in a few languages. Our kids seem to like new experiences. Every hotel bed was instantly tested for its 'bounceability' by the girls and going on trains of all shapes, sizes and colours was always fun for them. Most large cities in the world have large, efficient subway networks. Escalators and more trains equals good times for a pair of little ones. However travel on said networks at rush hour with kids and suitcases in tow – defin-
itely not recommended but sometimes unavoidable. In this situation it was heartwarming to see most people gave up a seat for our children no matter where we were. Also these days many airports and customs areas are understanding of families with young children by letting them take a shorter line. One of our strategies to maintain peace in the family was to alternate parent/child activities daily, if possible. So a day in the museum was offset with a trip to the playground the next day. We found that almost every major city in the world offers some sort of aquarium. These can be a good destination as are science/technology museums, which have kids handson areas like Vancouver's Science World. We also visited quite a few 'indoor playgrounds' around the globe to avoid opposite heat extremes; -10° C in Berlin and 34° C in Kuala Lumpur. Either way it is a good opportunity to let kids run wild. In Berlin the place we visited was gigantic and adults happily sat in the café snacking on sausages and schnitzel while drinking local brews. This is a custom I could get used to. On a tour of such proportion, with so many cities visited, open-air double-decker tour buses and canal boats were a fun way for the whole family to see some cities. Bangkok, Thailand offers very interesting canal boat buses. One has to be quick as they zoom on and off of each dock at about 30 seconds a stop. There are so many options for transportation everywhere you go. The kids loved the open air feel of Thai tuktuks and rickshaw bikes in Kathmandu. We were not limited to travel on multi-wheeled vehicles either. We took a ride on an elephant, an experience not to be missed. The girls and I were 'fortunate' enough to have a teenage elephant, who had a propensity for leaning far into the forest for a bite to eat then running to catch up with the others. Being on a running elephant is a hair-raising experience and definitely on my list of weird events in my lifetime. Back in my regular life in Revelstoke I do not encounter elephants or lizards or monkey; some of the animals I had become accustomed to seeing frequently. Life here is much safer. The cars on the road respect the lane markings and only drive maximum two abreast. Our children have embraced being back at school/daycare and being able to see their friends again. I just found out today that my 4 year-old daughter has been retelling stories of our travels to the teachers at her daycare. I wonder what she tells? What are the stories in her mind from this experience?
Brad Garbutt "They are good for communication but can become an addiction."
Ashley McCrae "Social media can be a great internet marketing tool for businesses trying to gain exposure. On the personal side, I don’t always need to know what my friend’s cat is doing."
Karl Jost "They are absolutely the best tools ever for business and personal. How you use them is what you will get back."
John Devitt "I bet people were having the same debate 100 years ago with the telephone. It’s not terrifying, it’s just something new."
Jeff Strachan "[It's] more of a rumour mill and ruins relations between people."
Jamie Kraus "It opens the door for better communication."
We can only hope the memories of this trip remain strong for our children and they will continue to carry the spirit of adventure with them they showed throughout our travels. And, yes, it is possible to travel around the world with small children. I wouldn't have done it any other way.
Jackie Stilwell "Sure. It stirs the fire and creates curiosity."
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reservoir is low, sandy beaches abundant and if you are on the water under human power the river provides a welcome current pushing you south. This is a large and very cold river; for paddlers there should be experience in your group and recognition that a long swim could be dangerous. Please be aware that recreationalists using the flats are subject to a community developed Code of Conduct, which can be found posted on large signs at several access points to the flats. Note as well some restrictions apply to camping and fires on the flats. Also, please respect private property. The flats pose several daunting challenges with respect to conserving the values many different user groups enjoy. The line between use and abuse is often one subjectively defined by groups and individuals. A personal metric is “will the next person know I was here?” That is both a high-water mark and a cliché. What is your metric? There are important environmental impacts we can have in this area that occur below most people’s awareness. What are we preserving it for is one question we should be asking. The answer would be for ourselves, for the future, for someone or something else. Other queries include is our view wide and encompassing or closer to home? Does use come with responsibility? The answers are not cut and dried but what is for certain is people use and enjoy the flats many different ways. Given awareness and willingness to share it is possible to use and preserve this ecological and recreational resource. One area of great interest both philosophically and scientifically is human disturbance of wildlife and waterbirds. It runs the gamut from monster trucks mud-bogging in wetlands to walkers flushing sensitive species from critical habitats simply by their presence. The former seems to be the most questionable of behaviours but the latter, if frequent, could have the same net effect; making life for another species more challenging and difficult. Migratory birds and certain threatened resident species such as the Great Blue Heron are among the losers if we go where they need to be in and around wetlands.
Goose grazing at Downie Marsh, April 2007. Photo: Francis L. Maltby
For The Birds
by Francis L. Maltby The “flats” are an easily accessible area within the Arrow Reservoir stretching south from Revelstoke for approximately 20 – 25 km. More distant and remote areas resembling the flats are found along the entire length of the Arrow Reservoir stretching from Revelstoke to Castlegar. Whether your interests are recreation, human history or ecology the flats are an area of considerable value. The first thing you should know is this Columbia Valley grassland is the result of annual summer flooding within the Arrow Reservoir. If summer flooding did not occur the land would revert back to forest, farmland and meadows. Over time the flats have become a very popular and valuable recreational resource. A network of preexisting roads, an old Canadian Pacific Railway track
and many primitive trails provide access to spectacular views of the Selkirk and Monashee mountains and numerous sandy beaches along the Columbia River for fishing or sun-worship. User groups range from the human powered to mechanized, which presents its own set of challenges and include both land and water-based modes of travel. Opportunities to enjoy, engage and interpret nature and this area are abundant and diverse. Enjoy it, respect it and look after it. Walking and cycling is possible starting from the Fourth Street bridge in Revelstoke all the way to the Akolkolex River. Getting there will require fording a few shallow streams. Crossing the Akolkolex requires a boat. On the Columbia one can float or paddle for a few hours, a full day or multi-day. Access and exit points are found on the east side where trails connect to the river and on the west side at Blanket Creek and Shelter Bay. Whether on land or on water spring and early summer are the best periods to enjoy the area. In spring the
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Revelstoke has four main wetland areas: Downie Marsh, Airport Marsh, Montana Slough and Cartier Marsh. They are all slightly different and they are all important for many species. Migratory birds must fly almost 200 km north and 200 km south to reach areas with comparable wetlands. That is 400 km combined if they cannot stop, rest and feed in Revelstoke’s wetlands. Do your part, do not disturb and let the wetlands be "for the birds". Many rewards and many challenges face those wishing to protect and preserve the “flats.” Not unlike any good relationship; loving the flats requires a willingness to learn, a willingness to share and knowing that we cannot have it all because others need some as well. Francis L. Maltby is a human disturbance, wetland ecology and habitat expert as well as an avid “human powered” recreationalist.
The Scene Get High! by Colin Titsworth My father considered a walk among the mountains as the equivalent of churchgoing. - Aldous Huxley When tourists come to Revelstoke during the summer they're looking for something to do and hiking is one of the most sought-after activities. If you're seeking a rewarding hike in the area, look in any direction. “[The] Revelstoke area is a mecca for hiking and you may want to make this a base-camp for your explorations in the B.C. Monashee and Selkirk Mountains,” according to www.trailpeak.com An early season hike during spring can be found at the Revelstoke Golf and Country Club (171 Columbia Park Dr.). During the winter the golf club hosts cross-country skiers, Sunday night jam sessions and catered events but the club really comes alive once the grass starts growing. This marvelously manicured 18-hole track hugs the Columbia River Kari Wolanski 'gets high' on the way to Pearly Rock in Glacier National Park. Photo: Heather Lea and in clear weather provides spectacular views of the local mountains. Walking the trail system is definitely a tame hike although a round of golf is close to six km of hiking from tee to green with lots of watch for. Another bonus to this hike is the view of Revel- Heading west of town there are plenty of trails to be found extra km’s gained pursuing errant shots. The golf course stoke Mountain Resort’s ski terrain where you can check if you veer off the Trans-Canada Highway. The Eagle Pass is not the only hike within city limits but it’s the only one out the longest lift-accessed ski decent in North America. Mountain Trail is one, which takes you to the remains of an old fire lookout station closed in 1930. A new side trail with beautiful ladies in golf carts happily serving you Mount Revelstoke National Park has stellar alpine hikes will also lead you to the remote Twin Lakes. frosty beverages. leading to crystal clear lakes with vibrant wildflowers in Most of the well-maintained paths close to Revelstoke are every direction during summer and fall. The Meadows in Almost any mountain you can see in the area has a hikmulti-use passageways so watch for speedy bikers char- the Sky Parkway accesses numerous trailheads along the ing trail on it. If you are looking for some expert guidance ging the trails. A quick 20 minute trek within town is the 26 km switch-backing road. The park also contains a var- to find these trails contact Revelstoke Alpine Adventures Box Canyon Trail along the Illecillewaet River, which also iety of other trails from cedar planked boardwalks to rigid (250-837-7141), who will happily guide your next mountain journey. Valhalla Pure (250-837-5517) will also have ties into the Greenbelt Trail system. An abundant divers- rock scrambles. guide books and information available. To get beyond the ity of bird life can be viewed while sauntering along these valley bottom paths. During late summer the spawning In the spectacular Glacier National Park the Illecillewaet general public there is helicopter accessed hiking, which Kokanee fish are an extra attraction. This zone is paradise Campground is the starting point for numerous trails of is offered by several companies in the area. for dogs and the paved section of the Greenbelt is perfect various difficulty, which let visitors sample the impresHiking is desirable for many reasons, not least of all for siveness of the park. for baby strollers and wheelchairs. the simplicity and unstructured freedom of the sport, A classic hike located south of town is the five km Begbie South of town off the Akolkolex-Dumont forest service which makes it ideal for everyone. Many hikes do not reFalls Trail. You can start this hike from the rock climber’s road you can reach the beginning of the McCrae Lake quire more than decent footwear and a water bottle but pullout on Highway 23 south or take a shortcut and park Trail. From town it will take around an hour to reach always be prepared for whatever Mother Nature might at the end of Mt. Begbie Road. The well-beaten path leads the parking area by vehicle to this gratifying five km trek throw your way. to the postcard-worthy waterfall and a beach on the Col- through the sub-alpine. As with most hikes in the area umbia River. This hike is great for kids, dogs and semi your reward for choosing this path are stunning vistas out-of-shape people but there are some steep sections to and serenity.
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Heritage Moments
Residential section of Mackenzie Avenue, circa 1905. At the far left is the home built for Revelstoke’s first mayor, Frank McCarty, in 1899. The foundations are two feet thick and made of local stone. Photo courtesy of Revelstoke Museum & Archives.
The Heritage Homes of Revelstoke by Cathy English, curator Revelstoke Museum & Archives
Revelstoke is the place to go to see late 19th century and early 20th century built heritage. The community of Revelstoke goes back to construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) in 1885 with the establishment of the Farwell townsite on Front Street and surrounding area. Few of those original buildings exist. Some of the older homes in the Farwell townsite include the home on Wales Street between Douglas and Front. It appears in late 1880s photographs of the Farwell area. Members of the Needham family, who settled in the Farwell area in the 1880s, built homes on Douglas Street and Third (or George) Street. First, Second and Third Streets were originally named John, James and George Streets. Determining the oldest house in Revelstoke is an impossible task. The moving of homes and business buildings happened frequently and a home built in the 1880s on one street could show up on another street a later year. These moves are very difficult to track. They are not noted in the city tax assessment rolls, one of the chief sources in determining the age of local homes. One example of a building that was moved is The Modern Bake Shop and Cafe. This building was originally a private home on Third Street at the corner of Charles and was moved to Mackenzie Avenue in 1900 as a business building for Mrs. Lawson, who sold laces and embroidery. It was the early 1890s before considerable growth began in the area around the Revelstoke Canadian Pacific Railway Station. Houses were built along the road to the CPR station as well as on First Street and Mackenzie Avenue. Up until the late 1890s there were many private homes in the first two blocks of Mackenzie Avenue. Most of them were moved once the business centre began to develop on Mackenzie. The E.J. Bourne home at the corner of Mackenzie and First was moved in 1899 to a lot between Fifth and Sixth Streets and then later still was moved to Sixth Street. 1897 was a banner year for home construction in Revelstoke as residents could finally get clear title to their land after the protracted dispute between A.S. Farwell and the federal government. At this point several homes were built in the blocks at the top of the Farwell townsite near the Court House lands. The stately Holten House at 1221 First Street West was the home of Charles Holten and his new bride Lyda. Holten made a fortune with a successful mine in the Lardeau and became a well-known businessman in town and one of the owners of Enterprise Brewery. The Holten home was one of the showplaces of the town and was the site of many benefit concerts for the Anglican Church, the Red Cross Society and other groups. T.E.L. Taylor built his attractive cottage-style home at 1118 Second Street West and it has been restored to showcase some of the unique exterior features. From the late 1890s to around 1913, the area from Mackenzie Avenue to Seventh Street was built up. This was a popular residential area for railway workers and many of the homes reflect a working class lifestyle. W.A. Foote was a building contractor, who bought entire blocks, built houses on the blocks and then sold the homes. The block from 302 to 320 Fifth Street East shows an example of Foote’s work with several homes built to the same basic plan. Foote showed his versatility as a builder with homes such as the one at 217 Fourth Street East, where he incorporated the ideas of Mrs. H. Van Horne, who, 9
with her husband, owned the home. Foote was later one of the contractors on the Court House in partnership with Anselmo Pradolini. The housing boom in Revelstoke in the early 1900s was aided by the closing of the railway divisional point at Donald. Revelstoke was already a divisional point but increased in size after Donald was removed in 1899. The CPR agreed to move workers’ homes to Revelstoke and many buildings were torn down, loaded on flatcars and reassembled here. Several home owners have claimed to have homes that previously stood in Donald but no records have been found to substantiate this. Most of Revelstoke’s heritage homes are of frame construction but there is a scattering of brick homes most of which were made from brick manufactured locally. Edward Fromey was a brick and stone mason, who constructed most of the brick homes in town and built stone foundations for others. In 1905 he purchased a machine to manufacture cement blocks and built the home at 815 Mackenzie Avenue for Robert Howson. The Mail-Herald newspaper of the time proclaimed the Howson home “…by far the finest looking building in the city, the wall presenting a finish equal to the best hewn stone.” Soon after, Anselmo Pradolini was constructing cement block homes, including his own residence at 304 Second Street East, known for many years as the “Pink Castle.” The City of Revelstoke has taken several important steps to safeguard our priceless built heritage. A register was created listing the history and key features of hundreds of homes that are felt to have heritage value. A Heritage Conservation Area was created to encompass most of the homes east of Mackenzie Avenue. This affords greater protection for the heritage neighbourhoods and streetscapes. It is a common misconception that heritage protection means that a house cannot be altered in any way. This is not the case but there are some restrictions to ensure the heritage values are protected. The City of Revelstoke website (www.cityofrevelstoke.com) has information on heritage protection and the planning department of the city can advise residents on heritage issues.
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WHAT'S YOUR Revelstoke’s Home Grown Forest
BIZ'NESS?
by Emily Beaumont
Revelstoke is a special community for many reasons. Not only do we focus on the people and the infrastructure within our city but on the surrounding forests as well. Because of Revelstoke Community Forest Corporation (RCFC) the trees and the creatures, who call the forest home, also have a voice. Since April 1993, RCFC has been operating as a dedicated member of the community and its clear objective is to effectively manage the logging that takes place on the section of land known as a TFL or Tree Farm License. RCFC purchased TFL 56, which is 50km north of Revelstoke, in 1993 after a referendum vote by citizens. The funds to purchase the TFL, which was owned by Westar Timber, came from a combination effort that still holds today. Three local mills with strong ties to the community helped raise a portion of the funds to purchase the license. Downie Timber, Joe Kozek Sawmills and Cascade Cedar Products contributed in return for a share of the log supply through a Timber Removal Agreement. Operating the business so close to home allows for a careful eye and much consideration as to where the logging takes place and from what Kevin Bollefer, operations forester at RCFC describes, the current selection process is on track with the original vision. “The primary reason for purchasing the license was to regain some control over the local forest resources for social and economic reasons but also to improve the standard of forest management and environmental protection.” The RCFC is “certified under Sustainable Forestry Initiatives and uses innovative harvesting methods for sustainable long-term value of our forests.”
Cedar logs at the Revelstoke Community Forest Corporation log sort north of Revelstoke. Photo: Del Williams.
It is important to remember, “RCFC is not subsidized in any way. All operating budgets come from log sales," says Kevin. "The corporation contributes substantially to the economic and social input into the community and doesn’t cost the citizens of Revelstoke anything.”
Kevin brings to the table an Environmental Studies and Biology degree from the University of Victoria and is now a professional forester. Alongside Kevin and the RCFC team working out of the Second Street East office, there are many others who make this endeavour possible. There are technical and field contractors employing up to 40 direct jobs ranging from silviculture* surveyors, engineering layout crews, planting and brushing crews, logging contractors, loadermen, a scaler and logging truck drivers.
The TFL located on Highway 23N, is 120,000 ha total area. Out of the gross land base, 61,000 ha are forested with 22,000 ha in the operational landbase. The annual cut is 90,000m3. Once the logs are cut they are shipped off to the log sort located five km north of town to ensure the value of the logs is maximized. Some of the higher valued logs with tight grain and few knots can be used for items such as guitars and higher value clear cedar products. RCFC provides a log source to small and large mill operators, who are looking for special logs for niche markets. RCFC makes all sizes of sales. There is no such thing as a small purchase.
“It is a joint effort and everyone takes an ownership role in what they do lending to the success of the company,” says Kevin.
The climate in our wet belt is perfect for growing trees and for supporting diverse animal populations including mountain caribou, grizzly bears, wolverines and rare bats.
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Other species also call the bush home such as common big game like moose, deer, mountain goats, black bears and wolves. There is also a wide range of activity on or around this land enjoyed by heli-skiers with two backcountry ski lodges adjacent to the TFL. Local residents also use the land for snowmobiling, mountain climbing, hunting and all sorts of outdoor recreation. As the people of Revelstoke realized in 1993 – balance is key. We have come a long way and RCFC is prepared and ready to continue on this most important journey. Links to this information can be found on the RCFC website at rcfc.bc.ca *Silviculture is the practice of controlling the establishment, growth, composition, health and quality of forests to meet diverse needs and values. The name comes from the Latin silvi- (forest) + culture (as in growing). ~ Wikipedia
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MUSIC NOTES
Sister Girl Records Their Second Album by Heather Lea
Amazing Things Happen is the title of Revelstoke’s country/roots band Sister Girl’s second album and indeed amazing things are happening for these five gifted musicians. The new album will record this fall with world-renowned and award-winning producer, David Essig, credited for being one of Canada's “best interpreter’s for original and contemporary folk music.” Sister Girl consists of four vibrant females and one lucky male, nicknamed, “Mr. Sister.” Leading the pack is Joanne Stacey, (vocals, guitar, mandolin), who started the band with members, Sharlene Foisy, (vocals, guitar, banjo) and Janine CareyBourke, (vocals, bass guitar, piano) shortly after the three played in a musical together in 2007. The vocal trio was the start for the crystal-clear harmonizing this band would later become recognized for producing. But another voice was needed to round out the band and in early 2008 Stephanie Ballendine, (vocals, keyboard, harmonica, banjo and guitar) was chosen for her deep, resonant voice. Russ Brackenbury, aka Mr. Sister, (drums, percussion, vocals), was added in the summer of 2009 to compliment the band’s versatility. Racking up the kind of recognition any small-town musicianship would be proud of, Sister Girl has maintained consistent achievement since forming in 2007. Their first radio-release in July 2009 was the song “Mercy Me” off their first album recorded in the fall of 2008. “It’s a Lonely Place” was released in Europe through North County Records. The Mountain Stage NewSong Contest, presented by Folk Alliance, selected the beautifully harmonized, “Lonesome Rambler,” as one of the top ten regional song finalists of 2009. The song then received an honourable mention from the Billboard World Song Contest in 2010. Recently, Sister Girl was awarded Suggested Artist placement by The Song of the Year songwriting contest for their Christmas song, “Alleluia”.
Sister Girl from back row: Stephanie Ballendine (left), Janine Carey-Bourke. Front row: Russ Brackenbury (left), Joanne Stacey (middle) and Sharlene Foisy (right). Photo: Peter Blackmore
Joanne herself has her own star on Merritt's ‘Walk of Stars’ and has shared the stage over the years with many artists including David Essig and other Canadian greats such as Roy Forbes, Bill Henderson, Shari Ulrich and Mae Moore. Sister Girl will be playing live in Grizzly Plaza this summer on July 10 and August 13 during Street Fest 2011, hosted by the Revelstoke Art Council. Recording an album is a sign of success for musicians but even with the band’s savings and the hopeful arrival of grant money, Sister Girl is trying to raise the $5000 shortfall they will have in producing Amazing Things Happen. If you would like to help them out and donate some money in exchange for a free, autographed CD, please visit their website at www.sistergirlmusic.com
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Return of the Midwife by Alison Lapshinoff
“Burn the witch” is rarely heard anymore. The days when female healers and midwives were regarded with suspicion and fear have faded into tales of yesteryear. After a period of decline, where midwifery was nearly abolished with the rising power of science and medicine, the trade is slowly making its way back into mainstream care in Canada. Where we once turned to nature for care we now turn to science. But nature is slowly starting to regain its credibility. People are seeking drug-free alternatives and expectant mothers are returning to natural birthing experiences without powerful drugs and medical interventions. “In Germany, 100 per cent of births are attended by midwives,” says registered midwife Birte Paschen of her native country. There is, in fact, a law in place stating they must be. While in most of Europe giving birth with a midwife is the norm, here in North America it is still very much perceived as ‘alternative care’. But that is changing. “Midwives have been regulated and legally recognized as autonomous health care practitioners in B.C. since 1998,” Birte explains while keeping an eye on her 15 month-old daughter, who is determined to orally examine just about everything within reach. Although midwifery care is covered by our Medical Services Plan midwives must still apply for rights to work in a hospital; rights that are not always granted. In Revelstoke, the medical community has been very welcoming and those seeking care with Birte have the option of a home or hospital birth. In the past, almost all births took place in the home and were attended by a midwife; often a woman with no formal education whose knowledge was passed down from generations. She may have had experience administering powerful herbs for pain relief and birth control and was perhaps regarded with awe and suspicion. Rumours of witch hunts in the middle ages instigated by the church and civic authorities
were common. Women were considered simple, unintelligent creatures and those who challenged this stereotype by possessing knowledge and power were often feared.
By the late 1800s, medicine was gaining power and credibility. Upper-class women were opting for hospital births, feeling safer in a sterile environment under the care of a university educated male doctor. Medical interventions became more frequent. Induced labour, epidurals, vacuum extractions and caesarean births slowly became more common until the general school of thought among women was that birthing was an excruciating experience that needed to be aided by the wonders of modern medicine. Midwives tend to have a different point of view. The female body was designed to give birth and therefore knows how to do it without the aid of science. In Canada, todays midwives must complete a four-year university degree, which indeed lends their opinions some credibility. Their methods tend to be more holistic in nature, back to the basics and often drugfree, although pain relief is still available to those in the midwives' care. A midwife may recommend breast milk be used for its healing compounds in the treatment of diaper rash or that cooling cabbage leaves be used to relieve engorgement of the breasts by nursing mothers; both simple, Registered midwife Birte Paschen with client Nikolai Lapshinoff. inexpensive drug-free solutions. Photo: Alison Lapshinoff Birte estimates she has attended close to 500 births. Trained in Germany, she completed a three-year apprenticeship during which time she had hands-on training in all the hospital wards pertaining to labour and birth. This included practical training with a homebirth or birth centre midwife. As experts in dealing with healthy pregnancies and normal births, midwives will not hesitate to consult with a physician if the need arises. “Prenatal visits are 30 to 45 minutes during which all aspects of pregnancy, labour, birth and early postpartum are covered,” Birte explains. “The woman and her newborn remain in my care for six weeks postpartum. Most of these visits take place in the comfort of her own home.” Today, of the roughly 40,000 births each year in B.C., about 10 per cent are tended by a midwife and that
number is rising. With an over-burdened, underfunded health care system many family physicians are discontinuing obstetric care. “I have one client who will come to Revelstoke from Fort Nelson for her birth because there is no obstetric care altogether. Another will travel to Revelstoke from Golden because she wants midwifery care.” Midwives have the power to relieve some of the heavy burden our doctors shoulder as well as save our health care system millions of dollars. Awareness is needed among expectant mothers that this age-old practice is re-emerging as a safe and modern alternative to a doctor’s care. There is also an increase in midwifery training programs within our universities. Giving birth, after all, need not be regarded as a medical emergency.
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12 corn tortillas 1. Pan fry the tortillas first, it enhances the flavour. 1 medium onion, chopped 2. Sauté onions and garlic. Add salsa and tomatoe paste (stir paste in a little 3 cloves of garlic, minced water). Add to pan. 1 cup of salsa (if you're really ambitious, make this yourself.) 3. Add crushed tomatoes. 3 Tbsp of tomato paste 4. Oil a large casserole pan. Grab a tortilla and sprinkle with cheese and fixin's, 1 cup water then roll and place in pan. Repeat! When all tortillas are rolled, cover them with 1 cup of canned crushed tomatoes remaining cheese and sauce. Olive oil 5. Cover dish and bring to your new mom friend! Tell her to serve it with cilantro 1 lb of cheese, any cheese and sour cream or fresh guacamole. If you're a really swell friend, you'll bring handful of cilantro that for her as well. 1 cup of sour cream Half a head of lettuce from the garden Add meat if you want; ground beef or chicken. Beans are also good. 12
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205 Mackenzie Ave. Conversations Cafe Isabella's Ristorante* 206 Mackenzie Ave. La Baguette Espresso Bar 607 Victoria Rd. and Garden Ave. Modern Bake Shop & Cafe 212 Mackenzie Ave. Mountain Meals 102 311 1st St. West Paramjit's Kitchen 116 First St. West Sangha Bean Cafe 111 Connaught Ave. The Last Drop* 201 2nd St. West Village Idiot* 306 Mackenzie Ave. Woolsey Creek Bistro* 604 2nd St. West
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107 Second St. East
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Conversations Cafe
205 Mackenzie Ave.
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Isabella's Ristorante 250-837-5151
206 Mackenzie Ave.
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La Baguette Espresso Bar
607 Victoria Rd. and Garden Ave.
250-814-8851
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250-200-0388
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Modern Bake Shop & Cafe 212 Mackenzie Ave.
Powder Pillow B&B
www.powderpillow.ca 1103 Pine Ridge
109 1st St. East
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St�eet Fest 2011! Revelstoke Art Council presents
JUNE June 26 June 27 June 28 June 29 June 30
JULY July 1 July 2 July 3 July 4 July 5 July 6 July 7 July 8 July 9 July 10 July 11 July 12 July 13 July 14 July 15 July 16
Kaldera and Bon St Jon For The Birds For The Birds Swing Monkeys Dianna Braithwaite
4th Street Jazz project Matt Duffus Dianna Braithwaite Bob Rogers Bob Rogers Maritime Kitchen Party Cornstarr Elvis Elvis Sister Girl Blackberry Wood Jackie TreeHorn Ryan Donn Faye Blais Jeff Queen Jeff Queen
July 17 July 18 July 19 July 20 July 21 July 22 July 23 July 24 July 25 July 26 July 27 July 28 July 29 July 30 July 31
Blu Hopkins Jesse Dee and Jackie B Jenny Whitely Behind Sapphire The Matinee Steve Palmer Steve Palmer Sharon Shook Flying Fox and the Mike Alviano Alan Laidlaw John Jenkins Wheelhouse Sleeping with Tuesday TBA
AUGUST
August 1 August 2 August 3 August 4 August 5 August 6 August 7 August 8
Blackberry Wood Willie Blizzard TBA Willie Blizzard That Girl and Earl That Girl and Earl Cornstarr The Rev
August 9 August 10 August 11 August 12 August 13 August 14 August 15 August 16 August 17 August 18 August 19 August 20 August 21 August 22 August 23 August 24 August 25 August 26 August 27 August 28
Stratus Stratus The Rev Cats and Fiddle Sister Girl Broken Down Suitcase Jesse Dee and Jackie B Maritime Kitchen Party Gary Kehoe Gary Kehoe Cats and Fiddle Pearband Sharon Shook Appadoo Rai Gordi Tentrees John Jenkins Hoff's Blues TBA Turtle Mountain Devon Coyote
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