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Clockwise from above: The Revelstoke Snowmobile Club had youngsters on vintage sleds for their float.; Mayor David Raven rode in the parent on the historic fire truck.; Santa Claus brought up the rear, as usual, to the great delight of the many children watching the parade.; Home Hardware went with a train for their float. Alex Cooper and Aaron Orland/Revelstoke Times Review
Revelstoke CP Rail employees await details of major cuts Aaron Orlando
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Revelstoke-based Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. (CP) employees are still awaiting details after CP CEO Hunter Harrison announced sweeping cuts to the rail provider on Dec. 4, including the elimination of 1,700 positions by the end of December and 4,500 employees by 2016. The cuts total nearly a quarter of CP’s workforce. However, a Revelstoke-based teamsters representative isn’t overly concerned the changes will amount to any significant cuts in the running trades here because local rail operations focus mainly on moving the trains. So far, major cuts have focused on management, closing four of 10 CP classification yards, as well as cutting contractor numbers.
The cuts At an investor meeting in New York on Dec. 4 and 5, CEO Hunter Harrison announced a series of cuts and changes at CP.
The former CN CEO took over the Calgary-based company in July of this year after a shareholder revolt led by U.S. investors deposed former CEO Fred Green. Harrison was widely expected to institute cuts and reforms at CP. “We have initiated a rapid change agenda and have made tremendous progress in my first 160 days, and we are only getting started,” Harrison said in a statement. “CP has many talented railroaders who want to win. Together we are squarely focused on improved service and becoming the low cost carrier. This will allow us to continue to grow with our customers.” The plans announced on Dec. 4 include: - A plan to eliminate 4,500 employee and contractor positions by 2016, totalling about one quarter of the company’s total workforce. - In statements to the media, Harrison said cuts would target management positions. - A plan to create new longer rail sidings that will allow for longer
trains. This is combined with plans to operate more longer trains. - Closing of four out of CP’s 10 classification yards. They are the Toronto, Winnipeg, Calgary and Chicago operations. - A relocation of CP’s corporate headquarters in downtown Calgary to new office space in a rail yard outside of Calgary. - Reviewing options for sections of the rail network including the Delaware & Hudson line in the U.S. Northeast. - Exploring the sale of a portion of the other U.S. based sections of the rail network.
The reaction A national Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) spokesperson said they are still in the dark about the repercussions for members. “We are waiting with the employer to provide us with details,” said communications director Stéphane Lacroix, adding the teamsters would provide updates when more information became available.
“There will be an impact. It’s unavoidable,” he said. Doug Finnison is the vice president of the TCRC. “It is difficult for us to evaluate the scope of the decision,” he said. “We will wait to meet with management to find out the details, and will reserve comment until later.” Revelstoke-based engineer Les Daley is the local Chairman of Engineers with TCRC Division 657: Revelstoke/Golden/Vernon. Like the national representatives, he didn’t have any inside information on the cuts. He said the Revelstoke area doesn’t have operations like classifications or yard crews, saying most positions in here were essential for moving trains. “We don’t have those types of facilities,” he said. “We just get on trains and go – it doesn’t matter what type of trains they are; so long as the business is going to stay up, then we won’t so much be affected.” He said longer trains mean fewer crews, but increased volume could
potentially counterbalance that. “In Revelstoke we just basically get on freight trains and move freight trains,” Daley said. “So, they intend to make money [so] we’re going to need to move freight trains through here.” “I could be proven wrong tomorrow,” he added. Both Lacroix and Daley said increasing the length of trains and the number of very long trains does pose a potential safety concern, especially given the difficult conditions including grades, snow and cold through the region, which includes the Rogers Pass tunnels. “We worry about safety because we worry about ourselves and the general public,” Daley said. Revelstoke also has non-union management staff located in Revelstoke. It’s unknown what the impact will be on those front line management positions. CP hired 20 new conductor trainees in Revelstoke in September, but their training was put on hold indefinitely before they started.
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grated surface of that bridge. Council was set to discuss the report at their Dec. 11 meeting. The report recommends further community consultation in the Southside neighbourhood before it is implemented. The new signs and paint is expected to cost $5,000 and will need ongoing maintenance.
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School board thanks Anne Cooper at her last meeting Alex Cooper
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After nearly 14 years on the job, Anne Cooper read out her last report as superintendent of the Revelstoke School District. “It has been a supreme privilege to be this board’s superintendent,” she said at the meeting of the Board of Education on Dec. 5. “I am one of the few superintendents in this province that say honestly and caterogically that I enjoy my board meetings.” She thanked everyone – the board, teachers, support staff, and parents – for their support during her time, and received thanks in return. “I can’t imagine anyone performing at a higher level than you have,” said Alan Chell, the chair of the Board of Education. “Achievements we achieved in this district under your leadership are outstanding and I think you should really reflect on your career, particularly the time you spent in Revelstoke, with a real sense of pride and accomplishment.” Cooper is not riding off into retirement quite yet. She is staying on until the end of the school year to ease the transition of Mike Hooker as her replacement and take over as district viceprincipal of student services from Trish Smillie, who recently left for a job in the Yukon. Cooper’s biggest remaining task will be to close out the new school’s
project – it is in the final stages – and begin the process of disposing of three of the district’s empty schools. The school board voted last Wednesday to officially begin the process of selling Big Eddy, Mount Begbie and Mountain View Elementary schools. The sale will fulfill part of the district’s commitment to contribute $2.4 million to the new schools project through sale of surplus property. There will be a series of public consultations as the district moves forward with the sales. The school district has decided to hang on to the Farwell school site, which is currently being used by Okanagan College and as a day care. Cooper said the district recoups its costs by renting out the site and that it could be used as an elementary school should numbers ever dictate. *** In other school district news, a new traffic plan has been set out for the roads around Begbie View Elementary. The road directly in front of the school will be for drop off only, the west side of the stretch of Mackenzie Avenue leading to the school will be for 10 minute parking, and the areas directly adjacent to Queen Elizabeth park will be available for long-term visitor parking. The Parent Advisory Committee is also asking the city to implement
Anne Cooper (in white) attended her last school board meeting as superintendent of the Revelstoke School District last Wednesday. From left: Trustee Mauro Morrone, Earl Woodhurst, district principal of operations and technology; secretary treasurer Barbara Ross, new superintendent Mike Hooker, Cooper, school board chair Alan Chell, Jennifer Wolney, the president of the Revelstoke Teachers’ Association; trustee Jeff Nicholson; Cooper’s confidential secretary Jeannette Magarian and trustee Elmer Rorstad. Alex Cooper/Revelstoke Times Review
a new set of school zones around the two new schools to make it safer for kids walking to and from school. *** The school board will start looking at a possible new school calendar. New legislation means school districts no longer need to adhere to a strict calendar, but instead
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which is located near Griffin Lake and Three Valley Lake. It is expected to be operational in January. Steve Jenkins is the TELUS general manager for the Southern Interior. “Our significant investment in a site serving Highway 1 gives motorists, as well as area residents and businesses, the convenience of making hands-free wireless calls along a well-travelled stretch of highway,” he said. “[It] expands access to 911, and allows for great broadband service where it may not be possible to build wired Internet access.” The project is part of agreement between TELUS and the
province of B.C. The 10-year program aims to add wireless service to 1,700 kilometres of highway in B.C. The wireless towers will improve emergency services on the highway; motorists currently have to get to a landline to report incidents in the area. First responders such as police often have to route communications through radio dispatchers instead of calling directly. In addition, the towers will provide some cell service to backcountry in the Eagle Pass area, a popular snowmobile destination.
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would move to a new calendar. “My guess is most districts will stick with the general calendar with a little tweak because I think the general populace prefers that, they’re used to summer holidays, the Christmas break, the spring break,” he said.
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Revelstoke Fire Rescue Services is investigating a suspicious fire that sent a man to hospital and damaged a Farwell home last Thursday morning. Revelstoke Fire Rescue Services were called to a fire at a home on the 500 block of Wilson Avenue at around 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 6, said Fire Chief Rob Girard. There, firefighters quickly discovered and extinguished a fire on the rear of a structure. They then moved to extinguish the remainder of the blaze. The 17 firefighters extinguished the blaze in a little less than one hour. The lone occupant of the home was inside when the fire started but he was able to get out of the house by the time firefighters arrived. The man was treated by first responders and paramedics
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The Revelstoke Forum roof is showing its age and will need costly repair or replacement work soon. In the meantime, city staff will continue monitoring the situation and removing snow from the structure because it is no longer up to the new B.C. Building Code snow load requirements. Council was scheduled to review a 100-page engineering report at their Dec. 11 meeting. The report by Kamloops-based Watson Engineering Ltd. outlines structural issues with the nearly 50-year-old building, including
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for smoke inhalation and taken to Queen Victoria Hospital. Girard described the damage to the home as “significant on the side and underneath.” “They should be able to inhabit it again but it’s going to definitely need some work,” he added. Emergency Social Services was activated to assist the man find shelter in the meantime. Girard said the fire is “suspi-
cious in nature” and the cause is being investigate by fire inspector Roger Echlin. “It’s a fire starting on the outside of the house and it wasn’t like there was anything electrical right at that particular spot,” said Girard. “It’s just an odd area for it to burn. It’s still under investigation as to what the cause may or may not be but at this point in time it’s definitely suspicious.”
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cracking foundation concrete, delaminating beams and cracking trusses. The report outlines 10 options, ranging from more minor repairs to a total replacement of the roof. Different materials are contemplated, including replacing the roof with a similar glulam beam design, or a new steel structure. The cheapest fix is $1,768,925 while the most expensive is $7,909,918. The lifespan and ongoing maintenance costs of the 10 options vary greatly. The City of Revelstoke’s parks department is requesting funds for the repairs be allocated starting in the 2014 budget.
The building, which includes the ice rink and curling club, has been the subject of several engineering reviews over the past 20 years. Parks, Recreation and Culture Director Laurie Donato told the Times Review a decision to replace the roof would be a de facto decision to not build a replacement arena. Donato said a replacement facility of the size and scale of the existing Forum was not likely given budget restraints, so replacing the roof to extend the building’s life by several decades is shaping up to be the likely course of action.
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Man charged with making child porn denied bail Alex Cooper
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A Revelstoke man charged with a number of disturbing offences, including making child pornography, was denied bail in court on Dec. 5. The man, whose name cannot be revealed due to a publication ban designed to protect the victims, appeared in court via video from Kamloops Regional Correctional
Centre (KRCC). He is charged with offences including making, accessing and possessing child pornography; sexual assault, touching of someone under 16 and sexual exploitation. The accused sat hunched over in a video room at KRCC, dressed in prison-issued red shirt, as Crown prosecutor Bill Hilderman laid out the evidence for why the man should remain in jail as his case proceeds through the courts. Law-
yer Melissa Klages represented the accused and argued the conditions for his potential release. Judge Edmond de Walle sided with the Crown and ruled that the man should remain behind bars. The contents of the bail hearing are subject to a publication ban. Despite that, the court room was left open and several members of the public were on hand to hear of the
Drunk driving case concludes after six years Driver with open beer, three-times over limit, makes dangerous pass on Trans-Canada and crashes into U.S. president George Bush’s brother’s campaign bus – but gets no jail time Alex Cooper
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More than six years after crashing into a motor home while driving drunk through Rogers Pass, a Calgary-man finally faced the music in Revelstoke Court on Dec. 5. Adam Cieselski, 35, was driving along the Trans-Canada Highway through Rogers Pass on Sept. 29, 2006, when he made a dangerous passing attempt and collided with an oncoming motorhome. That motorhome was being driven to Florida, where it was to be used in the re-election campaign for governer Jeb Bush, the brother George Bush, who was U.S. president at the time. After the crash, Cieselski and the front-seat passenger ate bread buns and threw away the beer cans they were drinking. A third passenger was injured and $147,000 in damages was done to the motor home. Ciesielski gave a breathalyzer reading of almost three times the legal limit. He was charged with dangerous driving, impaired driv-
ing and driving over the legal blood-alcohol limit of 0.08. His case dragged through the court system. He made his first appearance in Revelstoke court in October 2007. His trial began in September 2008 but his lawyer retired before concluding remarks and it eventually drifted from the court schedule – the last set date was July 26, 2010. Then, in March 2012, Ciesielski’s name re-appeared on the docket. In July, after some time was taken for new lawyers to update themselves on the case, closing arguments were read. Justice Edmund De Walle found him guilty on all three counts but sentencing was delayed to the judge’s scheduling. Finally, last Wednesday, Dec. 5, Cieselski was sentenced – and it appears the lengthy court process helped him avoid a harsher sentence. During sentencing, Crown prosecutor Bill Hilderman asked for two to three months in prison and a three- to five-year driving prohibition. He pointed out the fact Cieselski was drinking while
driving, and had made a dangerous passing maneuver that could have resulted in serious injury or death. He also noted Cieselski had a previous impaired conviction on his record dating to 2004. Cieselski’s lawyer Melissa Klages focused on his life since the incident. She said he was working full time as a sous chef at a Calgary hotel, was in a longterm relationship, was about to purchase a home and that the couple was expecting their first child. Justice De Walle was sympathetic to the maturation Cieselski had shown in the six years since the incident. He said Ciesielski wasn’t a danger to the public and prison time would cause havoc for his family. De Walle handed down a twoyear driving prohibition, $200 in fines and a 90-day conditional sentence, during which Ciesielski can’t consume any drugs or alcohol. “I accept you’ve come around and understand your behavior was immature,” De Walle said.
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Caleb Anderson to face trial in connection with death of Olindo “Frankie” Brunetti Alex Cooper
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Caleb Wade Anderson will be facing a full trial for charges he faces in connection with the death of Olindo “Frankie” Brunetti. A preliminary hearing was held in Anderson’s case last Wednesday and Thursday. Following the hearing, the case was
committed to a full trial. A preliminary hearing is a proceeding that is held to determine if there is enough evidence to require a trial. The evidence given at the hearing was subject to a publication ban. Brunetti died in a tragic car crash near 12 Mile south of Revelstoke on Sept. 29, 2011. He was only 22 years old.
Anderson, who was a pall bearer at Brunetti’s funeral, is charged with impaired driving causing death, causing an accident resulting in death and criminal negligence causing death. A trial date will be set in Jan. 23 in Salmon Arm. Anderson’s lawyer Grant Hardwick has elected for a jury trial in Revelstoke.
RCMP warn of fraudsters after locals fall victim Times Review staff The Revelstoke RCMP issued a public notice to be wary of fraudsters after at least two local families fell victim to frauds in the past several months. In the first instance, a family was defrauded several months ago of what the RCMP said was a “substantial” amount of money. Police attempted to intervene after a friend of the family notified the RCMP about the situation, but the family continued to forward money to the
fraudster. More recently, an older couple fell victim to another fraud scheme. In this instance they were told they won a $4.5 million lottery in Jamaica. All they had to do was forward money to clear taxes and clear customs. They sent some money but fortunately due to the intervention of friends and the police, some of the money transfer was stopped and recovered. “Do not think that you cannot be fooled,” warns Staff-Sgt. Jacquie Olsen. “Schemers would not be in
business if they did not find victims. To protect yourself you need to educate yourself on how these schemers work, preferably before they come to your home. If you receive any messages do not be pressured by “urgent” time frames, take the time to research it, talk to and seek the advise of family and friends and if you are still in doubt on determining the validity of the request, please feel free to contact the police, or phone busters at www.phonebusters. com, or research www.rcmp-grc. gc.ca/scams-fraudes.”
The man is due to reappear in court on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, when he is expected to enter a plea.
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Shift to locally made products
TEN PER CENT SHIFT BY JUDY GOODMAN
Have you been following the Ten Per Cent shift? The last two weeks I have talked about ways that we can support our local economy by simply shifting our existing expenditures. Spending within the community, buying locally made products, and supporting local services all count towards the shift. The shift doesn’t ask you to spend more – it just says if you change how you spend, you can make a real difference in your community. When you need goods that are not manufactured in your community, you can still buy them at independently owned local businesses. An example is Keystone
Fine Cabinetry where the owners, Michelle and Rob, make their living through design and install of custom cabinetry that is manufactured in Kelowna. Locally produced food, often extends beyond a city’s limits. The most common application is the 100 mile, or 161 kilometre diet. Organic farm operations typically extend their marketing to surrounding communities. Eating locally grown food can also help you learn more about the natural environment around you. Christy at Mountain Goodness says she frequently travels the farm circuit to acquire goods to sell at the store. Talisman Fibre & Trading Company on Mackenzie is a wonderful example of a local product retailer. Janet offers Local wares from pottery, cards and hand woven items to barn wood frames, redesigned mirrors, sweaters and funky metal works. Krista at Sangha Bean uses local café supplies, including Stoke Roasted Coffee, and offers local arts and crafts giftware. Revelstoke’s heritage is built around forestry and the railroad.
The natural abundance of timber affords us our second largest employer, Downie Timber. Downie contributes over 300 jobs to our community and offers a cedar sales program, open to contractors and the public. Pre-ordered product that can be picked up on Fridays, they may not always have the exact cuts that you need each week but they will accommodate as best they can. Take To Heart Contracting works with specialty wood products and custom order for small home projects including trim, windows and doors or complete home builds. Lortap Custom Millwork and Kyle Buhler Custom Cabinetry also offer customized solutions, using local wood when possible. The benefits of buying local products extends further than just economies and communities, it is smart for the environment too. Buying locally manufactured products means less transportation, lower energy and fuel costs, and less excessive packaging. Finding locally produced goods is fun! Meeting the farmer, chef, craftsmen, musician or pro-
Democracy continues after elections MLA REPORT
By Norm Macdonald, MLA
As someone who has lived in a part of the world where the government was not chosen democratically, I have a particular perspective on just how precious democracy is. And having seen first-hand how it is to live in a country where citizens cannot make decisions for themselves, I feel passionately that British Columbians must fight every time their opportunity to participate is diminished. Free and fair elections are the most obvious instrument of par-
ticipation in a democracy, and it is certainly the responsibility of citizens to vote, but the process between elections cannot be taken for granted. Citizens must continue to engage with their elected representatives, and they must take every opportunity to be involved. But citizen engagement falls on deaf ears without elected representatives who understand their role as servants to the people they represent. It is not acceptable for elected representatives to behave as if their only responsibility is to get the majority of votes on election day.
Democracy does not mean handing over decision-making to a small group of individuals far away from the place where those decisions will have the greatest impact. A democratic system is based on the idea that the best decisions are made by citizens. And my experience as both a mayor and MLA bears that out. You told me that the HST was not the best thing the government could do to improve the economy. You told me that private river-diversion projects (IPPs) would put the economic viability of BC Hydro at
fessional adds value to the goods. At Art First you will always meet one of the artists. It is a local co-op operated by 14 super talented artists and craftsman offering unique mediums and creative pieces. Grizzly Book & Serendipity Shop offers local authors like Frieda Livesy, Mieke Blommestein and Chic Sharp the opportunity to share their wisdom and stories with neighbours, friends and visitors. The most functional item I found was at Chantilly’s colourful pot scrubbers made by Deenie’s mom. The tastiest, and I am assured by Josee super healthy, food item was a Speed Ball at the Modern – OMG these rock! Is there a product or service that you think Revelstoke needs? Let us know! The new Chamber website will have a voting option that allows us to ask or membership and, if required, the community for their opinion on new ideas. Please share your successes and ideas with us. Call Judy at 250837-5345. Judy Goodman is the executive director of the Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce. risk. And time has proven you right. The HST has been a failure and IPPs have resulted in massive debt for BC Hydro. Ignoring what the people of British Columbia clearly stated will have long-term negative consequences for all of us. The BC Liberals would not listen. British Columbians are saying clearly that they want a government that respects the role of citizens in decision-making. They want a government that believes the people should have the final say. Norm Macdonald is the MLA for the riding of Columbia River– Revelstoke.
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Ongoing to December 22 COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS CHRISTMAS HAMPER PROGRAM The Community Connec-
tions Food Bank will be accepting donations to its Christmas hamper program throughout the month of December. There are several ways to donate: with cash and food, new unwrapped toys and books, sponsor an individual or family, small gifts such as calendars, gloves, socks, towels, notepads, pens and personal care products; or support a child – pick an angel from the tree at CIBC. The food bank is open daily from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the basement of the Royal Canadian Legion Hall at 600 First St. West.
Wednesday, December 12 FREE FLU CLINIC Come get
your free flu shot. At Queen Victoria Hospital. 12-5 p.m. DJ JON H A member of the funk and break DJ crew Fort Knox Five, Jon H has established himself as one of the leading breakbeat, electronica and funk DJs. At the River City Pub. 9 p.m.
Thursday, December 13
SKI HISTORY OPEN HOUSE
at the Revelstoke Museum. View the museum’s new exhibit, and check out our new book First Tracks: The History of Skiing in Revelstoke. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free admission.
LIKE CHRISTMAS FOR YOUR EARS The Revelstoke Community
Band, Rocky Mountain Rangers Cadet Band and the Swing Monkeys are teaming up for a Christmas concert at the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre. The music will range from to traditional Christmas music to classic marches, from Benny Goodman to upbeat holiday swing. Doors are at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 each, available at Talisman Fibre & Trading Co., at the door, or from one of the band members. DEVON COYOTE Kelowna-based rock and roller will get you dancing. Live at the Last Drop. 9 p.m.
Friday, December 14
The Swing Monkeys will take their big band jazz to the big stage when they team up with the community band and cadet marching band for a Christmas-themed show at the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre this Thursday, Dec. 13.
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Doors Open at 11:00am Location: Revelstoke Community Centre • Beef on a Bun, Snacks and Drinks! Crafts, Face Painting and Lots of Gifts! • Santa Visit & Pictures at 1330 • Train rides from Revelstoke Station at 0900, 1000 and1100
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Please come and enjoy the fun for the whole family!
CP RAIL HOLIDAY TRAIN Doc
Walker and Miss Emily headline as the CP Rail Holiday Train makes its annual stop in Revelstoke. Bring a donation for the food bank and enjoy hot chocolate, hot dogs and live music. The train shows up at 5:30 p.m. and the music starts at 6 p.m. At the CP Rail parking lot on Victoria Road. REVELSTOKE GRIZZLIES vs. Spokane Braves. At the Revelstoke Forum. 7 p.m. $10. BALLGAG N CHAINGANG Victoria “Ho-tonk” five-piece, with horns, lap steel, didjeridoo, banjo, and three lead vocalists. Live at the Last Drop. 9 p.m.
KYTAMI & MICHAEL FRASER
A former member of Delhi 2 Dublin, violinist Kytami has been dubbed a ‘music revolutionary’ and ‘violin extremist’ by music media as she mixes classical and fiddle styles fused with heavy bass elements of dubstep and hip hop. Live at the River City Pub. 9 p.m. SHRED KELLY A footstopping five-piece that takes alt-country and shreds it at high speed. At the Big Eddy Pub. 9 p.m.
Saturday, December 15
WELCOME WEEK PANCAKE BREAKFAST A free breakfast put
elstoke Museum & Archive celebrates Christmas in Australia. There will be crafts and activities for children of all ages. 1-3 p.m. $4 per child.
SKI MOUNTAINEERING TEAM FUNDRAISER Melanie Bernier
and Andrew McNab, members of the Canadian Ski Mountaineering team, host a fundraising party at the Last Drop, with live music by 45 minutes, movies and entertainment. Come and support local athletes and offer your energy and good vibes as they are getting ready to race in international events. 7 p.m.
Sunday, December 16 TURTLE MOUNTAIN Self-
described local “redneck jazz” band. Live at the Last Drop. 9 p.m.
Wednesday, December 19 BROWN BAG HISTORY Enjoy a
talk on Revelstoke’s history by Cathy English, the curator of the Revelstoke Museum & Archives, as she tells her favourite stories. 12 p.m. $5. STUCK ON HONEY Alt-country bluegrass quartet, plays a mix of old-time obscurities, classics and originals. Live at the Last Drop. 9 p.m.
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Find crafts, produce, baked goods, and more at the winter market. At the community centre from 12-5 p.m.
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Seniors’ Christmas dinner or simply make a donation to: Revelstoke Community Foundation 204 Campbell Avenue, P.O. Box 2398 Revelstoke, B.C. V0E 2S0 Office: Contact Debra at www.revelstokecf.com/communityfoundation 250.837.5345
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From left: Gary, Dianne and Bev Wiege celebrate Christmas at the Revelstoke Senior Citizens’ Association dinner on Dec. 5. Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Times Review
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Always smiling, always volunteering Alex Cooper
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Randy Gribble is hard at work volunteering at the food bank and the thrift store during the Christmas season. Alex Cooper/Revelstoke Times Review
Revelstoke is full of happy, outgoing people – people smiling after a day in the mountains, playing in the snow or dirt. Randy Gribble is one of those cheerful people, always ready to greet you with a friendly welcome, whether he’s volunteering at the Thrift Store, in the food bank, or just walking down the street. “He’s always in a good mood, always cheerful,” says Patti Larson, the co-ordinator of the food bank. “He has lots of charm and personality.” I first met Gribble several years ago when working on a story about the food bank. He was outgoing and friendly on my first visit there and it’s remained that
way, whether at the food bank or at the Thrift Store, where he’s always been willing to help find something. Last Thursday we met up at the food bank depot in the basement of the Legion hall, where he was helping fill up the Christmas hampers. He was sporting a thin mustache and a healthy head of brown hair, that belied his 54 years of age. He kept sneaking Werthers from a basket on the table. “It’s the only addiction I’ve got,” he said. Gribble’s spirit comes despite a rough life that might lead many to despair. He was born in Wells, B.C. in 1958 and his family – he has three brothers and three sisters – moved to Mica when he was 10. In 1972 they came down to Revelstoke. He left high school and started working at the Regent Hotel.
“No slackers” in my family his father told him. Gribble worked for CP Rail for a few months, and spent years working a several sawmills. It was while working at the Federated Co-operatives sawmill that he injured his back, requiring him to spend months in surgery, he said. The injury sidelined him and he receives a small Canadian disability pension. “I haven’t been able to work in a long time,” he said. In 2000, when the food bank opened, he became a client. A search of the court records shows Gribble has two convictions on his record –one for petty theft in 2004 and another for possession in 2007. see opposite page top
Get involved: Christmas Hamper program needs your support Aaron Orlando
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The Community Connections Revelstoke Food Bank’s 2012 Christmas Hamper campaign is in full swing, collecting money, food, gifts, clothing and practical donations of all kinds at their depot at the Revelstoke Legion. They’re open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. from Monday to Saturday. Coordinator Patti Larson said that need is up again so far this year. They’d passed 140 applications as of late last week and are predicting they’ll put together more than 200 custom hampers this year. “We’re always looking for donations of practical things,” Larson said. Cash is the most practical of all because the food bank can leverage special bulk buy deals from partners such as Cooper’s Foods. Of course, residents think of
toys at this time of year, but all kinds of donations are accepted. Socks, warm clothes and pajamas are a few examples. Practical gift ideas include packages of nice coffee or protein rich foods like nuts. The team of volunteers at the food bank have been packing hampers since Dec. 6 and are ready for your donations now as they will start distributing them this week. There are several big fundraisers planned in the coming weeks:
CP Rail Holiday Train Doc Walker and Miss Emily headline the CP Rail Holiday Train this year, which is one of the biggest fundraisers for the food bank. Bring a donation down to the CP Rail parking lot see opposite page top bottom
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Community Connections Revelstoke Food Bank volunteers are busy putting together Christmas Hampers at their facility at the Revelstoke Legion. From left: Joan Thatcher, Kathy Murphy, Kandi Bradford, coordinator Patti Larson, Laurette Lavine and Bernie Scott hard at work on Dec. 6. Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Times Review
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The latter earned him a year-long suspended sentence and a year of probation. The former helped lead him to where he is today; he was ordered to perform 40 hours of community service so he went to the food bank, where he was already a client, and he never left. “It’s the camaraderie,” he said, when asked why he’s stuck around. Gribble’s family has a history of illness. His father died in 1982 and he spent many years caring for his mother while she was sick, until she passed away in 1992. Gribble, in addition to his back problems has had a number of ailments. Last year a tumor was found in his stomach and he spent six months with a “poop bag”, as he called it. His latest injury happened in late-October when he was working on his car. The fan started up and sliced through all of the tendons in one of his fingers. It now sits in a cast, and he’s waiting to find out how it can be repaired. Through it all, he’s kept showing up for work, spending every Friday morning at the food bank and several days a week at the Thrift Store. At the latter, he spent a year helping out before Larson sponsored him to become a full member of the Hospital Auxiliary. During the Christmas hamper season, he’s at the food bank five days a week, before heading over to the Thrift Store. When he’s not volunteering, he goes for walks around town with his girlfriend and takes care of his brother Frank, who has cancer. Earlier this year, Larson nominated him for a Spirit of Revelstoke Award. He received the honor at the volunteer fair in October. “”He’s punctual, reliable, trustworthy, loyal to us,” said Larson. “He’s been a really good ambassador to the food bank.” I asked Gribble how he keeps his spirits so high, despite his seemingly tough life. He didn’t have any secret: “I don’t have too many down days,” he replied. “I try to keep myself up.”
Christmas Hamper for the Dec. 14, 5:30 p.m. scheduled arrival and 6 p.m. show. Cooper’s Foods donates hot chocolate and hot dogs and Revelstoke firefighters volunteer to host the barbecue and bonfire.
Gift wrapping by donation Chantilly Kitchen Bed ‘n’ Bath offers free gift wrapping of all gifts by donation to the Christmas Hamper program.
Somewon Snow White Out Party The Dec. 15, 9 p.m. show at the Big Eddy Pub will channel all proceeds to the food bank Hamper Program. Tickets are $10. Dress in all white.
Revelstoke Credit Union The Revelstoke Credit Union is partnering with the Christmas Hamper program to provide gift bags for seniors in the community.
Hat & Mitten campaign Carol Sakamoto is collecting hats and mittens at drop boxes throughout town. Residents are encouraged to knit them and drop them off. *** Larson said the food bank and Christmas Hamper program has been hurt by persistent rumours that some are taking advantage of the program – specifically that ski bums are freeloading off the food bank. That’s just not true, Larson said. “There isn’t any misuse or abuse,” she said. “We have never had an Australian in here,” Larson noted, alluding to the myth that the community program is being overrun by antipodeans. She adds that they have had one Australian voluteering at the food bank. If you’re interested in volunteering, they have a few openings. Call Patti at 250-837-1849 or drop by the centre.
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ADMINISTRATION City of Revelstoke Intention to Enter into a 15 year Lease Agreement with BC Hydro and Sublease Agreement with the Selkirk Saddle Club
PUBLIC NOTICE OF ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS THE PUBLIC IS REQUESTED TO TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 175 of the Community Charter, Council of the City of Revelstoke intends to enter into a fifteen year lease agreement with BC Hydro and a concurrent sub-lease agreement with the Selkirk Saddle Club with the right to extend the Term for a further period of 5 years.If an agreement is for a period that could exceed 5 years by including rights of renewal or extension, the City can only incure such a liability with the approval of the electors. The general description of the area to which the approval process applies will be the boundary of the City of Revelstoke. The nature of the agreements is to provide a location for a public stable, equestrian facility and for general recreational purposes only. The lease amount for the initial term of 15 years is $500 per year plus applicable taxes. The City of Revelstoke pays this amount to BC Hydro and then invoices the Selkirk Saddle Club the same amount. The file is available at City Hall for your review and consideration. This file includes a copy of the proposed sub-lease agreement between the City of Revelstoke and the Selkirk Saddle Club and the Head Lease Agreement with BC Hydro. These agreements have been in effect with the City of Revelstoke since 1982. The agreements were transferred to the City of Revelstoke from the Columbia Shuswap Regional District due to the City's boundary extension taking in this land in 1981. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to the provisions of Section 86 of the Community Charter, the Council of the City of Revelstoke may enter into the head lease agreement with BC Hydro and a sub-lease agreement with the Selkirk Saddle Club, unless within 30 days of the publication of the second notice in the Revelstoke Times Review, that deadline being 4:00 pm, Monday, January 14, 2013, at least 10% of the electors of the City of Revelstoke indicate on an elector Response Form their opposition to City Council authorizing approval to enter into the proposed head lease agreement with BC Hydro and a sublease agreement with the Selkirk Saddle Club. In that event, the Council of the City of Revelstoke must obtain the assent of the electors (referendum) on the sub-lease agreement before proceeding. The Community Charter of the Province of British Columbia requires that in order for the elector opposition to be valid: 1. The person signing the form must be an eligible elector of the City of Revelstoke. 2. The form must include the full name, signature and residential address of the elector and must be in the form established by the Council of the City of Revelstoke. Forms are available at City Hall. 3. The number of elector responses required to prevent the Council of the City of Revelstoke from proceeding without the assent of the electors is 375 for incurring a liability. The Elector Response Form will be available for signing in the Finance Department at the main entrance to City Hall, 216 Mackenzie Ave., Revelstoke, B.C. between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., December 5, 2012 to January 14, 2013, Monday to Friday inclusive except for statutory holidays until the deadline. The deadline for signatures to be received will be no later than 4:00 pm, Monday, January 14, 2013. AND FURTHER, this is the second and final publication of this notice. Teresa LeRose, Deputy Director Corporate Administration
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Explanation of the Alternative Approval Process: As described in this notice, if an elector opposes the City entering into a fifteen year head lease agreement with BC Hydro and a sub-lease agreement with the Selkirk Saddle Club and incurring such a liability, the elector may sign an elector response form indicating this opposition. If at least 10% of the electors of Revelstoke indicate their opposition in this way, then the City of Revelstoke cannot proceed with incurring the liability without obtaining the assent of the majority of the electors voting on a referendum on this question. Further Information: The City of Revelstoke is requesting the longer term lease agreement with BC Hydro because the Selkirk Saddle Club is working towards a large capital investment on the grounds that has been approved by BC Hydro and the Club would like a longer lease to secure this investment. BC Hydro has already approved the request from the Selkirk Saddle Club for a fifteen year lease renewal, commencing February 15, 2013 and ending on February 14, 2028 with the option to extend the term for a further period of five years. For more details, please contact the Administration Department at 250-837-2911.
PLANNING 2012 HERITAGE AWARDS Call for Nominations
The Revelstoke Heritage Commission will be accepting nominations for the 2012 Annual Heritage Awards until Friday December, 28th. The nomination categories are: Residential Renovations Residential Infill Residential Detail Commercial Renovations Commercial Infill Institutional Renovations If you would like your efforts to be considered for a heritage award or know of someone who should be considered, please contact: Chris Selvig, Assistant Planner cselvig@revelstoke.ca or 250-837-3637
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Revelstoke’s ski-mo racers look to reach new heights Melanie Bernier and Andrew McNab are off to Europe to race against the best and prepare for the ski mountaineering world chamionships
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Andrew McNab and Melanie Bernier on the traverse between Teton Pass and Jackson Hole in Wyoming last January. Nathan Brown photo ALEX COOPER
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In the sport of ski mountaineer racing, the Europeans reign supreme. The top racers are professionals that earn a living racing. They have funding support, sponsors and coaches and fans ski out along race routes to cheer competitors along. This winter, Revelstokians Melanie Bernier and Andrew McNab are heading to Europe to spend a full season competing against the world’s best and to see how they measure up. Bernier and McNab are part of the small Canadian ski mountaineering (SkiMo) team – a small group of dedicated racers who largely pay their own way to races around North America, partly for the competition, but also for the thrill of exploring new mountains. Both have been to the World Championships before, but this time they and teammate Reiner Thoni will be racing on the six-
stop World Cup circuit, as well as in three classic, multi-day races. The hope is that getting in some races before the championships will help them see how they measure up. “You train as hard as you can at home and it’s always a surprise to see how you measure,” said Bernier. “I think that’s why doing a few World Cup events before the World Championships will be great but you’ll be able to see what you need to work on before.” Bernier grew up in Quebec City before moving out west to Whistler and then Revelstoke. She did her first race on the Spearhead Traverse in Whistler and the next winter she also entered races at Sunshine Village and near Nelson. Her impressive results led to an invitation to the Canadian SkiMo team and a trip to the 2008 world championships, where she finished 20th overall. McNab, who was born and raised in Revelstoke, entered his first race in 2007 at the urging of his
friend Jeff Colvin. He went to his first world championship in 2010. “It’s a whole different ball game over there so it was pretty cool to see how those guys race,” he said. “It’s a profession in Europe. I got my ass kicked and got to see what the potential of the sport really is.” The following year, in 2011, McNab cracked the top half of the men’s field and Bernier surprised many, including herself, by finishing fifth in the sprint and in the top 10 overall. “I wasn’t expected to finish fifth in the sprint,” she said. “I was over my head with that.” After that event, they decided to spend a winter in Europe before the next championships, both to be better prepared for the race and to enjoy European skiing. “I’m a skier that races, not a racer that skis,” said McNab. “It’s always been a dream to be able to have the full European season and learn as much as I can from
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Offense sputters at home as Grizzlies split weekend games weekend,” said Kraus. “We had a good team effort last night in North OK, came back from behind in the third. We’re just trying to build on things right now and not dwell on too many things.” On Friday, Austin Donaldson and Darnel St. Pierre scored twice and Spencer Samuel had the overtime winner as the Grizzlies came from behind to defeat the Knights in Armstrong. St. Pierre got the Grizzlies on board first at 9:44 of the first period but three straight goals by the Knights gave North Okanagan a 3-1 lead heading into the third. That’s when Donaldson struck, scoring twice in a little more than two minutes around the mid-point of the third period. St. Pierre gave Revelstoke the lead with 7:28 to go but a last minute goal by Tanner Burns of the Knights sent the game to overtime. That’s when Samuel did his thing, scoring his league-leading 23rd goal of the season to give Revelstoke the win. However, his showboating afterward earned him a game misconduct and an automatic one-game suspension. On Saturday, the Grizzlies hosted the Rebels. In a hard-hitting game, the Castlegar emerged victorious thanks to two power
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Kevin Kraus has one simple goal for his Revelstoke Grizzlies heading into this final weekend. “Go 3-0,” he said. “I think that’s the goal, so the kids can go home on a bit of a high. I think if we can do that we can say we’ve had a pretty successful first half.” It’s a tall task for a team that
has been unable to win two games in a weekend since mid-October. This past weekend the Grizzlies showed they could compete with anyone, defeating the North Okanagan Knights 5-4 in overtime before falling 3-0 in a hard fought match against the Castlegar Rebels, who currently have the second best record in the league. “I think we played well this
Revelstoke boxing club named best in B.C. Alex Cooper
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The Revelstoke Boxing Club was named the Club of the Year for 2012 by Boxing BC at a competition in Mission on the weekend. “It was a great surprise that we won the club of the year award,” said coach Sam Lerose. “I wasn’t expecting that after how many years.” The club had four boxers compete in Mission. Connor Makarewicz won his bout in the youth 165-pound division by unanimous division. The other three boxers didn’t fair as well, said Lerose. The Revelstoke Boxing Club currently has about 50 members, including a competitive team of about 12 people and a women’s class. It has been around for 11 years now, said Lerose. The club’s next competition will be The Revelstoke Boxing Club’s competitive team takes a break from in Quesnel, B.C., this weekend. training last Wednesday.
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play goals and strong goaltending from Connor Beauchamp, who made 41 saves for the shutout. Kraus said constant injuries were hurting the team and making it difficult to dress a healthy lineup. On Saturday, forward Dallas Flockhart returned to the lineup after several weeks out injured, but Samuel and Riley Creighton both missed the game. “I haven’t healthy-scratched a guy in two months. It wears on guys,” said Kraus. “Some guys are playing more
minutes than they would normally have to. That’s my excuse for now.” However, he added, the team has to start stringing together wins if it wants to move up going forward. This weekend the Grizzlies take host the Spokane Braves on Friday, before ending off 2012 with a homeand-home series against the Knights. The Grizzlies currently sit third in the Doug Birks division, nine points behind the Sicamous Eagles and seven back of the Knights.
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Bernier, McNab hosting fundraiser to help pay for winter of racing in Europe from page 10 racing and about skiing.” McNab has been working in Calgary for the past few months to save up money for the winter, and he said he’s not feeling at the top of his game. Bernier has been training hard in Rogers Pass, wearing her spandex race suit under her hard shell, and skiing 2,300 to 3,000 metres a day on her skinny, lightweight racing gear. McNab has set himself a fairly modest personal goal – to do better than last time, though he and Thoni, who is the North American champion, also want to post the best result for a North American team in the team race. Bernier is aiming to be the first Canadian to stand on the podium, but a top five fin-
ish will do, she said. “I think it’s achievable because last time I came so close and I’ve been working hard,” she said. “I’m scared to say it out loud because that means I need to go with it.” The Canadian Ski Mountaineering Team receives almost no financial support so Bernier and McNab are hosting a fundraiser at the Last Drop this Saturday, Dec. 15, to help pay for their trip to Europe. The night will feature live music by local duo 45 Minutes, a talk about what exactly SkiMo racing is, some ski videos by McNab, a silent auction and more. They have set up an online auction at www.revyskimo.myevent.com, with items from the Alpine Club of Canada, Trans Canada Fitness, Mountain Goodness, Jade Mountain Wellness, Salomon,
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Nordic racers podium at BC Cup race #1
Four racers from the Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club reached the podium at the first BC Cup race of the winter at the Sovereign Lakes Nordic Centre near Vernon last weekend. Megan Evans finished second in the junior girls free technique and third in the classic; Alana Brittin finished second in her age group in the classic race; Jaclyn Elliott was third in the peewee girls free technique; and Hayden Mallett finished third in his age group in the classic race.
Bantam Grizzlies victorious in Vernon The Revelstoke Bantam Grizzlies hockey team defeated its Vernon counterparts 3-2 in Tier 3 action on Sunday. The team’s next game is Dec. 22 in Salmon Arm. Revelstoke is second in its division, trailing Kamloops by two points.
Jaclyn Elliott races to the podium at Sovereign Lakes on Sunday. Debbie Koerber/RNSC
The Peewee Grizzlies were off last weekend, but play in Kelowna on Saturday and then host Kamloops on Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Forum. Revelstoke currently sits in fifth in its six team division. The Atom Grizzlies take on Penticton twice this weekend – Saturday at 3 p.m. and Sunday at 10:50 a.m. The team is in second place in its division.
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THE RAILROAD BALLADEER Song writer and railroad historian arrived at the station for his final boarding call on Dec 3rd in Barrie, ON. He was in his 78th year. A former "character" of Three Valley Lake Chateau and a familiar face in Revelstoke, the "Train Man" will be dearly remembered by all who were blessed to have known him. A celebration of Bert's life will take place in January in ON. Donations may be made to Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket, ON or Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto. Rest easy at the great station on the other side, dear friend. The Music may have been sweet, but you were always the Song.
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Graham Ralph (Boots) Cocoroch passed away at Queen Victoria Hospital, Revelstoke on Thursday, December 6th, 2012 at the age of 85 years. A Memorial Reception was held at the Knights of Pythias Castle Hall in Revelstoke on Sunday afternoon, December th. ,n lieu of à owers, memorial contributions may be made to the Canadian Wildlife Federation, 350 Michael Cowpland Drive, Kanata, Ontario K2M 2W1, in memory of Boots. Boots was born in Revelstoke, B.C. on November 3, 1927 and had been a life-long resident. As a young man he delivered telegrams by bicycle. Boots was an avid hunter and Àsherman who loved being outdoors. He was an ardent gardener and also was fond of mushroom and berry picking. He enjoyed bowling, playing hockey, coaching baseball and especially loved playing pool, a sport which he excelled at. Boots also enjoyed making moose calls and restoring furniture. He was an active conservationist for the enhancement and management of wild animals. Boots’ daily routine consisted of going to the Regent Pub every afternoon for a game of pool and a glass of Pepsi. Boots was predeceased by his wife Dell, son-in-law Ed Maddison and brother Walter. He is survived by seven children: Terry (Ken) Lochhead of Keremeos, Hogan Cocoroch of Revelstoke, Donna Maddison of Revelstoke, Vincent (April) Cocoroch of Victoria, Susan (Bob) Kincaid of Revelstoke, Charles (Eva) Andrew of Chase and Alfred (Christine) Andrew of Chase; 20 grandchildren; six great grandchildren; two sisters: Donna Nicholson of Richmond and Corrine (Britt) Bradstock of Victoria; brother Vincent Roach of Edmonton as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Messages of condolence may be sent to Boots’ family by viewing his obituary at www.brandonbowersfuneralhome.com. Cremation arrangements were in the care of Brandon Bowers Funeral Home, Revelstoke.
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