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REVED! Revelstoke’s Quarterly Arts
I had a conversation with a guy not too long ago about the concept behind arranged marriages. Still in his twenties, I was surprised when he let out an exasperated sigh and said he wasn’t totally against the idea; think of all the time and energy it saved having someone already picked out for you. I’d always been disturbed by the idea, of course, being female and wanting to make my own choices - especially about something that significant - but for a moment there, I could see his point. It got me thinking: Are we as a race prone to being indecisive and dissatisfied because we have too many choices? Basically, we can have whatever we want, whenever we want it and it’ll come with a list of options. We can order food to our tastes and cell phones to our styles. We can paint our walls different colors, select from ten thousand items in a store and whatever we can’t find where we are, we can order on-line. For me, life sometimes feels like I’ve just walked into an ice cream shop with 64 flavours. I can’t make up my mind. I want to ask for samples so I can try something new without having to commit. Maybe I’ll get a triple scoop so I can cover more bases. Sometimes I even ask my friends if I can have some of theirs.…Making decisions can be tricky when there are more than two
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writers. Each of these great individuals lends an energy, talent and a level of fun that REVED needs and I’m happy to say that our first issue together went off without a hitch (though we’re a little worried about Kibosh who has all the makings of a Russian spy). Glad to have you all here! Thanks also to Melissa Hemphill and Doreen McGillis who contributed to this issue with their articles on pages two and three. And now with the luxury of more time on my hands, I’ve fallen into the trappings of Facebook where I originally went to launch a cyber REVED club (search under REVED Quarterly) and ended up worrying about Facestalking and how people could find me if they options and sometimes I wish there was just chocolate and really wanted to: “HaHA! There you are. I’ve vanilla in that freezer. It’s still ice cream, after all! There’s no been looking for you…” But it’s not as sketchy wrong choice… as I thought, (you can deny these people and But having options and being free to make choices is that’s fun in a sick way…) and I’m more worried something I’m lucky to have. When I think about the about the fact that there’s a Facebook Scrabble possibilities for a four page arts and culture publication team and I want in. in a prospering community like ours, I get a little over REVED is also on-line again as of Septemwhelmed. And yes, sometimes indecisive. But decisions have ber 15 at www.reved.net, so now there’s just no to be made. I’ve always welcomed people’s suggestions and darned excuse not to get in contact with us. Like advice in regards to REVED, but in order to expand, I needed Crimestoppers, your confidentiality is ensured to get some like-minded people on-board. unless you say something really mean, then we And that’s how it came to that REVED has four new mem- publish your name. Happy autumn to you! bers! Emily Beaumont is the new ad sales and marketing rep. Alison Lapshinoff, Colin Titsworth and Butch F. Kibosh (which Heather Lea may or may not be their real names) are regular contributing editor@reved.net
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Heritage Moments
Emerging
A Military History at Trans Canada Fitness by Alison Lapshinoff
Riding in the Hood by Colin Titsworth
It is the end of the First World War. The first returning soldiers are lining up at the boxy building at 501 Second Street West where they are waiting to turn in their equipment and receive their discharge papers. The year is 1919. Revelstoke is a typical frontier town whose streets are lined with simple frame hotels, general stores, brothels and saloons. It is also one of interior BC’s most important towns, housing CP Rail’s main operations facility and a major supply centre for a thriving mining industry.
Expansion of bike jumps is probably happening in your Revelstoke neighbourhood. The culprits are energized youngsters who do not have shuttle rides to the top of Boulder Mountain. Local schoolyards and empty lots are prime targets for these brick/plywood shovel-hauling kids who are out pushing the envelope on their two wheeled cruisers.
The armoury to which these soldiers used to report still stands, although today, one will find stairmasters and treadmills, dumbbells and body balls within its sturdy walls. Many patrons of what is now Trans Canada Fitness may not know that the building’s stone basement where they pump iron was once a shooting gallery! Completed in 1903, the Drill Hall was one of many built throughout the country at the time, to facilitate an enhanced rifle training program. Built by John Kernaghan at an expense of $9000 to the BC government, it is one of many heritage buildings that still stands in Revelstoke today. As well as being dispersal station during the First World War, it was also used as a centre for relief camps during the ‘hungry ‘30s’ and later served as a base for cadets and the Rocky Mountain Rangers. The Drill Hall remained a military building until the 1970’s. Today, with three floors of modern equipment, a lofty ceiling and lots of space, Revelstoke’s old armoury makes an excellent gym. Owned and operated by Neil and Theresa Jones since 2007, the building that houses Trans Canada Fitness still retains the Drill Hall look; long and rectangular with a peaked roof. It is one of many well preserved heritage buildings in downtown Revelstoke that tells a story of the town’s interesting and evolving history.
Riding solo or in groups, these grade-schoolers are travelling on everything from single speed BMX bikes, to elaborate full suspension-college fund-bikes. Courage and creativity help them visualize natural features for fluid riding, airtime, or escapes. Loitering at the advanced dirt jumps can continue for days on end with competitions paying off strictly in bragging rights and bruises. Most say it is an addiction for speed and freedom that fuels this behaviour. I had one biker confront me in my driveway; “Watch this” he says. Circling the far driveway this adrenalin crazed daredevil accelerates through my boulevard and recklessly launches off the driveway between a telephone pole and a truck. I knew it was my time to leave. Commitment by local trail builders has advanced the network of mountain bike trails to a premier level. Soon the young neighbourhood rippers that you see jumping gaps over your flowerbed will be advancing to the shuttle-drop masterpieces in the surrounding mountains. Valuable bicycle skills that are essential for survival on the big terrain are learned within Mom’s call for dinner. Quality bike/skate parks provide an intrinsic value for the community that is not understood by everyone. Current resurfacing or rebuilding of our existing skate park is an issue that will inevitably need a lot of local commitment and fundraising to see a quality project completed. Beyond creating a place to ride, these projects become community focal points for the energetic youth who are looking for recreation, camaraderie, and time away from their parents. A skate park committee is getting off the ground to lobby for a new park which will encourage locals to show their support for this worthwhile project.
What Matters....
Independent Power Projects: How green are they? by Butch F. Kibosh Water; fundamentally, it is one of the most important things in our lives. Today, the citizens of British Columbia are faced with a choice: power or pristine, unfettered wilderness creeks and rivers. As North America’s thirst for “Green” electricity has grown, micro-hydro projects have undoubtedly become a focal point.
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Living in Revelstoke gives an up-close and personal perspective of hydro-electricity—the town sits directly downstream of two massive dams. However, Independent Power Projects (IPP) are a completely different beast. They focus on steep glacial creeks, and yield small amounts of electricity during the spring melt. These projects are often described as “Run of the River” projects, a term that is perhaps misleading. Similar to the Revelstoke Dam, these projects require a head pond, which is where water from the creek is stored and then diverted into a penstock. Penstocks are large pipes that funnel the water downhill next to the creek and feed it into the powerhouse where the water is then returned back to the creek. The problem is up to 90% of the creek’s flow can be diverted, leaving a section of the creek nearly dry and the wildlife that depended upon it out of luck. One dammed creek might seem like a moot point, but there are nearly 500 proposed IPP’s across BC. Currently, there are four projects ready to begin around Revelstoke. Thousands of creeks in BC have the potential to house an IPP, yet there have been no studies on the potential cumulative environmental impact of all those projects. In fact, environmental assessments are loosely carried out on projects that produce less than 49 megawatts. However, the environmental impact of an IPP is huge. Not only is a creek heavily altered, but kilometers of transmission lines and roads must be cut into pristine wilderness areas for access. Extensive amounts of excavation and construction are also required to implement an IPP. IPP’s are not public; private companies for profit run them. The BC government grants water licenses to companies who wish to operate micro-hydro projects. In turn, these private companies develop limited public resources (pristine wilderness areas and glacial creeks) and sell electricity to BC Hydro at a higher rate than BC Hydro charges John/Jane Q. Public. According to MLA Norm MacDonald, “The BC energy plan as a whole is a disaster. There are individual projects that make sense; but in its entirety, the plan benefits a small group of people (Owners and investors of the IPPs) at the expense of the greater population. The public needs to take time and examine the issue to fully understand it.” Billed as clean and green, IPP proposals have slid through the door behind the backs of the public. In most cases, there has been little or no public input in granting Water Licenses for IPPs; and in some cases, such as the Ashlu River, IPPs are going forward contrary to the public’s desire. Bill 30 Section 56 is designed to keep it that way.
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Artists in Profile Art in the Park at Glacier National Park
Photos and text submitted by Doreen McGillis, Parks Canada
Six artists, seven days, eight people, one goal: engaging local artists with our local national parks. This sums up the first-ever Art in the Park program in Glacier National Park. The six artists from Revelstoke spent a week in a spectacular setting, inspired by the mountains and each other. From a semi-remote camp setting, they hiked and explored, photographed and sketched, and focussed on their art. The two Parks Canada staff who were there for logistic, communication and safety support, were backed by several other employees and managers who made this opportunity possible.
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Parks Canada worked with the Revelstoke Visual Arts Society (RVAS), and the project was generously supported by the Friends of Mount Revelstoke and Glacier. Across the country, Parks Canada is involved in a few of such art programs. Each is unique, and range from residency programs for individual artists in Newfoundland, to an art-camp in a very remote setting in the Western Artic. Art in the Park programs are one way to help connect people and the parks through art. The work created by artists can reveal meanings and relationships that complement the scientific and educational perspectives presented by park staff. For Glacier National Park, we chose a camp experience for a group of artists, rather than an individual residency program. Since most artists work alone, this program gave them a chance to work together, try different media, and share ideas and dialogue about their work. The six Revelstoke artists were: Tina Lindegaard (painter), Gwen Lips (painter), Nicola McGarry (painter), Jackie Pendergast (fabric), Christina Romeo (multi-media), and Kip Wiley (photographer); chosen because they work in different media, and represent various levels of experience in training and exhibits. Comments from the artists include: “This was a great opportunity to cross-fertilize ideas, discover new art techniques and experience outdoor adventures”, and “This has been a once in a lifetime opportunity.” We look forward to seeing the work generated from this program at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre from October 3rd-31st. Afterwards, the exhibit will be available to tour to other communities and parks with similar programs. If you’d like more information about this program, or other Parks Canada “Art in the Park” programs, please contact Doreen McGillis at doreen.mcgillis@pc.gc.ca.
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by Colin Titsworth
Havoc Way is a local band on the verge of
completing their first CD. I picked up a freshly burned copy of their music from their stylish basement jam room in Arrow Heights. The parents who own the jam room said, “It took a few months to get used to.” Band members include local lads Strathon Bajowsky and James Kincaid. They are joined by Katrina Thompson who made the journey from Ontario specifically for this band. As I departed from the basement, Strathon told me their music sounds best when driving. I took his advice and cranked it on my way to work. I played it while I washed dishes, with company over, and while writing this article. The diversity within this collection of songs has kept me playing the disk for its entirety. A punk rock flavour consisting of swift beats and talented vocals creates a blend of tasteful music. “It’s kind of nice to be hidden away in the mountains developing our sound without interruption. Revelstoke has been very good to us,” said Strathon who plays lead guitar. Havoc Way has not always been the same trio, explains James. “We have shifted through members quite a bit, but now we have great communication, energy, and an all around better atmosphere.” If their stage performance mimics the energy delivered on their CD then Revelstoke should look forward to having another spirited live act within city limits. Strathon’s perspective on Havoc Way is simple, “All of us have fallen in love with the stage. If it wasn’t for that we’d be content just playing at home, but the stage is what drives this band.” Lack of venues, small audiences, and winter travel are some of the challenges facing this band who are seeking someone to manufacture and distribute their first CD. Beyond that, “short term goals are to play as many shows as possible and just have a good time,” declares the new bassist, Katrina.
Health & You by Melissa Hemphill
SAD? We’ve all had a case of the winter blahs, but when do the blahs become SAD? Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can be a serious form of clinical depression, but its milder brother, the winter blues, can also bring on depression symptoms that keep us from feeling our best. The amount of light that hits the retinas of our eyes influences our production of brain chemicals and hormones. Short, dark days in fall and winter can result in low serotonin (happy brain chemical) and high melatonin (sleep cycle hormone) levels, leading to a loss of energy, excessive sleep, reduced sex drive, excessive carbohydrate cravings, withdrawal from social contacts, and depression. We can increase our production of serotonin by eating foods such as turkey and salmon, complex carbohydrates (whole grains, beans, and root vegetables), as well as nuts and seeds. Aspartame can block serotonin formation, so stay away from diet pops and candy. Another good idea is to avoid excessive saturated fats which lead to sluggishness, slow thinking and fatigue. The body produces greater amounts of melatonin in response to decreased light exposure. Exposure to full-spectrum lighting can help to relieve the feelings of lethargy and tiredness caused by high melatonin levels. Full-spectrum light bulbs are now available. You can pop these into a light fixture in a room where you spend a lot of time. Remember to keep the curtains open as much as possible, to allow natural light into your room. Some simple ways to relieve the winter blues are to get plenty of rest, exercise regularly, keep your mind active, and get out above the valley cloud. Some supplements that can help to lift the blues are 5-HTP, SAMe and omega-3 oils, but the best tactic is a wholesome, balanced diet. An early autumn cleanse will help to regulate your diet, enhance elimination, and create a smooth adjustment period to the changing days ahead.
Good Eatin’! by Heather Lea
Squash. If you ask me, this vegetable is a little too confident in its growth process - stretching its vines and spiky stalks all willy-nilly across the garden; climbing over everything in its path and stopping for nothing. It’s definitely a boost to the non-green thumb’s ego, but this prolific vegetable can get a little out of line. While searching for ways to use some of the ten giant squash offspring in my garden, I found a website. I think it was called All Zucchini, All the Time... Here I found that squash, aka zucchini, is the result of many a culinary experiment: zucchini pie, zucchini cake, zucchini sauce and my favorite: how to freeze zucchini so you can have it year round! Too mature for dropping giant, bulbous heads of squash from a speeding vehicle, I decided to try cooking it. Here’s a great way to use up some squash. You need a bundt pan for this. If you can say ‘bundt’ without cracking up, I’m impressed.
Zucchini Oatmeal Bread Oven 325° 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup quick-cooking oats 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 1/2 sticks butter (6 ounces) 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar, packed 3 large eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 3/4 cup buttermilk 2 cups shredded zucchini 3/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
In a bowl, combine the flour, oats, baking powder, soda, salt, and spices; set aside. In a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer, cream butter and brown sugar until light. Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition; beat in the vanilla. Slowly beat in the dry ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk and ending with the dry ingredients. Stir in shredded zucchini and nuts. Spoon into the prepared baking pan. Bake for an hour.
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My copy of their music will likely suffer the same fate as the rest of those shiny discs in my possession. It will bounce around the car suffering rift altering by Heather Lea wounds until it is rendered useless. But with luck, this CD will find safety inside a road map until the Dreading the approach of November? Fair enough. It’s the day I’m looking for the music that goes best while non-season between early fall and full-on winter. But November can driving.
The Dark Hours…
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Start a games night: Strip Scrabble, Strip Monopoly, Strip Parcheesi... Bowling: it’s not just for yer Grandma anymore Saunas: nothing’s more exciting than sweating with friends Recreational Eating: did you triple the zucchini cake recipe? Ski-bum Tracking: watch for cars with lots of stickers OK, some more ‘normal’ ideas from folks who like to stay happy… “Taking vitamin D really helps.” “Brewing beer or wine really helps.” “Potlucks. A great way to come together in the fall…” “Tanning beds are supposed to help keep colds at bay.” “Walk, run, bike – it’s only rain.” “I bought a light box last year…definitely a good way to get the summer wavelengths into your eyes without the UV.” “My suggestion for SAD is to have a winter project; just one, nothing too overwhelming” “Scrapbooking!” “Exercising is crucial. And I plan to go out of town now and then to get a hit of sunshine.” “Fall in Revy reminds me of yummy, warm foods, dress up parties, mushroom picking and eating, and knitting.” “Baking yummy fattening desserts is another good one.” (Zucchini recipe!) “Canning season!” “Join a club or society; volunteer. Boredom is just wrong.”
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Human Hair and Mushrooms by Alison Lapshinoff
Ambrosia Day Spa is one of the many salons across the continent doing their part to clean up our environment one haircut at a time. With a strong focus on natural and organic products, spa owners Kim Remesz and Tamarin Martin were pleased to discover an unconventional way of disposing of their customers’ clippings. Thanks to the ingenuity of Phil McCrory of Alabama, hair can now be recycled. Inspired by otters whose pelts quickly became saturated in oil during the Exxon Valdez fiasco, the barber of 18 years had a wild brainstorm. If hair is so effective at absorbing oil, why not put it to use? Just inside the spa’s back door sits a weighty box about the size of a milk crate jam packed with six months worth of human hair. The box is bound for a recycling depot in San Francisco where the salon’s clippings will be made into hair mats; tightly woven rugs of human hair similar in texture to SOS pads. This unlikely product was used in San Francisco by volunteers in November of 2007 to clean up a 220,000 litre spill in the city’s bay. The hair mats are purportedly more effective at absorbing oil than the manufactured polypropylene mats that are traditionally used. Once the hair mats are saturated in the oily gunk, oyster mushrooms work their magic to transform the toxic mess into a benign, organic substance. The mats are layered with the fungus and straw, and within 12 weeks, the petroleum is transformed into non toxic landscape grade compost Hair is a waste product that we seldom consider, but the average salon disposes of about one pound of it every day! Occupying a uniquely Revelstoke heritage style building at 403 3rd St West, Ambrosia Day Spa opened on November 20, 2007. Besides environmentally friendly hair cuts, the girls offer a full range of spa treatments. Kim and Tamarin along with stylist Dale Phipps invite you to come in for a spa treatment. Leave your shoes at the door, slip into a pair of comfy slippers and enjoy a mug of organic tea or coffee while you enjoy one of their many services. And perhaps even leave a few clippings on the floor.
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