Reved Spring 2007

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Artist in Profile

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Revelstoke’s Quarterly Arts

Happy Spring! This issue of REVED has a theme. See if you pg. 3.... can spot it, tell me. Okay I can’t wait Health and You anymore... it’s Africa! And that is Heritage Moment where I am writing you from. Ghana, Music Notes West Africa to be specific, where it is 37 degrees and the humidity is pg.4....

60%. If I could right now, I’d jump in Business in Profile a snow bank.

Before I go on, it is important to mention that some incredibly fantastic people have helped put this issue together while I am away (Alison, Melissa, Gabrielle, Cathy). A huge, heartfelt thanks goes out to guest interim editors Joanne Stacey and Abby Pond for all their wonderful help.

Because understanding art and culture worldwide is of import wherever you are, I will do my best to portray to you what I have seen through my foreigner’s eyes in the short while I have been here. First off, it is important to mention that Ghanaians are some of the kindest, most funloving people I have ever met during my travels. Nicer, even, than Canadians! They have a certain knack for anticipating your needs and following through. A promise is never broken, (though may come about 3 hours overdue!). For example, one when I tripped into an open www.reved.net day, sewer (not the first Yovo to do this, I

You may not expect your average ten year old girl to put off doing what ten your olds do in favour of writing, casting and directing a play, but that’s just what Taryn Walker did.

The Rise and Fall of the Queen of Night was created by Taryn at home during her free time last March, 2006.

It had its debut during one of the Mountain View Talent Showcase and the other shortly after in the school’s gym.

The story line is original and full of the imagination borne of a young mind. There is an evil queen, (played

by Taryn herself), who has a taste for doing evil things.

First, she kidnaps Mr. and Mrs. Claus! Then she decides she wants it to be night all the time, so she declares war on the King of Day! The Queen wins her battle and is feeling pretty good about herself until she is poisoned by one of the King of Day’s guards in retaliation! Now, her evil captain of guards, Courtier is sad and he lets the Claus’s go. But then they feel sorry for him and the story ends with Mr. and Mrs. Claus hiring the sad Courtier to work for them.

When asked, Taryn said she’d “Really like to do this again.”

Although the casting of fourteen actors, grades 2-7, was what she found most stressful, the rest of the experience is what stands out in her

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clean water and returned to wash my feet!

During an especially long day hiking in the heat, I stood waiting for a tro-tro (taxi) when in a matter of minutes after arriving I was presented with a stool in the shade and a barrage of school kids who brought me flowers for my hair. Awwwww! I have also had drivers stop on the street and yell welcome! out the window.

A request for directions somewhere gets you your own personal guide who proudly shows you the way and asks for nothing

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but perhaps your name.

Ghanaians also have a very distinguished way of impressing upon you their credentials in an unboastful manner. Often, a card is discretely pulled out and offered in a quiet gesture. However, it is of the utmost importance that you understand their pride in their work. Having said that, a completely laid-back nature regarding times and schedules can be frustrating to a punctual person like myself.I got so hot waiting for a tro-tro once after about 3 hours in the sun with no food and my water near boiling

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mind as great memories.

Taryn has been attending drama workshops, with Miranda Allen since she was six. She decided to ask Jannica Hoskins, the district elementary Aborigninal Education Coordinator, if she could do the play for an audience. Ms. Hoskins accepted and even filmed the play for Taryn and the cast to have at home.

“A lot of people helped me, mainly my Mom, Jill Zacharias, who I’d like to thank. She helped in the casting and directing and made costumes.

Marli McCallum helped a lot too, with decision making, back stage (including sound effects) and getting everyone organized.”

Taryn says her most favourite memory of this experience was “seeing everyone having so much fun.”

Until the next one Taryn!

- Heather Lea

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With the recent survey sent out by the City of Revelstoke, it made me think about what matters to me and how that reflects back to living in one of the most beautiful places in the world.

Yes, that’s right. The World. We are blessed to get to wake up everyday to a postcard view, complete with the occasional deer frolicking through our backyards. The water is fine and the air, while some complain about the fallout from the mill, is pretty awesome too. There is nothing like the fresh air that rolls down off of the mountains in the early morns. It always leaves me feeling refreshed and completely rested, like I was camping all the while enjoying the luxury of my own bed.

That being said, there are some big changes coming to our little mountain paradise. Some we will try to control and some will be out of our hands.

More and more people will stop here for all sorts of reasons, from coffee

that I opted for an uncomfortable ride on the back of a motorcycle to the next town. Definitely a highlight!

Another thing to note is the inhuman amount of strength these people posses in their necks - everything, light or heavy is balanced on top of their heads: giant bowls of water, crates of wood, sick goats...This is common whether you are in the city or the country.

Now for some stats! $1US = Cedi 9400 One beer = C6000 (yes, that’s less than a buck! suddenly, I love beer.)

Diesel = C7450 Taxis (15 mins) = C2000 (unless you’re a stupid foreigner in which case you will pay C10,000) Buses (4 hours) = C40,000 Average Yearly Income for Ghanaians = $1200US One hard boiled egg = C1500 One Kit-Kat bar = C10,000 At the time of printing, I was unable to attend a Cross-Cultural Workshop which would have been amazing to see as there was a variety of art available for perusing. I am sorry not to be able to report or send photos from this, but I’ll be having a slide show upon my return mid-May. Have a safe and happy winter!

Heather Lea editor@reved.net

by Joanne Stacey and pee breaks to various recreational activities. Many will enjoy our streets, sidewalks, pathways and hiking trails.

Now, I have a couple of small dogs that love to go for walks and hikes too.

Revelstoke is a great place to own a dog! Of course, they also hear natures call and are not too picky where they leave their inevitable landmines. Because we respect this town, the people who also use these walkways and ourselves, we pull out our plastic bag and pick up after them, making darn sure we do not leave any offensive evidence. Sometimes I wonder if we are the only ones, judging from the amount of turds lining the streets lately. Come on people, be proud of our great community and please pick up after your dogs. By leaving it there in the middle of the sidewalk or on the greenbelt path, it simply tells everyone that you just don’t care. Is that really the kind of message you want to be sending?

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Artists in Profile: Corinna Stockford Ask anyone to describe their vision of someone who forges metal, and the description you get will probably resemble my own stereotypical image. I see a burly, sweaty man pounding manfully away on some manly weapons or armor.

of her life, she had never tried metalworking before and was immediately hooked. She enjoys the challenge of taking something hard, plain, and unyielding and turning it into beauty. She hopes to take another course in the upcoming months.

Corinna Stockford is not a metalworker; she is an artist who breathes life and beauty into cold, inanimate steel. Working in the open backyard air to combat the heat, she cuts, bends, forges and welds fascinating sculptures with the help of her 250 lb anvil.

Beauty and nature are combined often in Corinna’s art. “Whenever I start to make something,” the avid gardener laughs, “it almost always ends up a flower.”

One of her first works, a giant steel sunflower, won two awards (including the People’s Choice award) at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre juried exhibition last year.

Just over a year ago, Corinna spent a week in Nelson learning about metal craft. An artist most

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Buoyed by her success, Corinna received a small grant from the Columbia Basin Trust to help purchase the expensive steel she needs. She often scavenges the discard bins from metal and machine shops in town; the idea of using the unwanted to create art is also appealing.

Corinna is currently working on several orders for sunflowers, dragonflies, and butterflies. She would love to use her imagination and yours to create a custom piece for you! She can be reached by email at capella@telus.net.

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UPCOMING COURSES: An Introduction to Mountain Biking • June 2, 2007 - $70 + GST • Instructor: Lorraine Blancher Learn the basics of mountain biking. Tips on Proper bike set up, cornering, braking, climbing, Front wheel lifts and much more. Improve your overall bike handling.

Fine Tune Your Mountain Biking Skills • June 9, 2007 - $70 + GST • Instructor: Lorraine Blancher Recommended for the intermediate mountain biker.

Practice small jumps, high speed cornering and track stands.

Discovery Hikes – Inspiration Loop Interpretive Hike Join our guide for an educational & informative 3.5 hour hike in Mt. Revelstoke National Park.

Call 837-4235 for information or to register for these courses.

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usic Notes Featuring Lagni-Sussu from West Africa! This band will be performing live in Revelstoke. See the back page of this issue for their poster ad and more details. Press Release courtesy of Darcy Mowat.

Lagni-Sussu is a four piece band from Guinea, West Africa. They play the traditional music of the Griots, west Africa’s legendary master-musicians and oral historians.

Their music is very fast and very exciting. It is extremely dynamic, both rhythmically and melodically. The musicians will play a variety of traditional instruments including balafon, djembe, doundoun, gongoma, bolon and n’goni.

After two successful tours through southern BC and Alberta as a three-piece, the band is very happy to welcome a fourth member for this year’s tour. Karim Koumbassa is an extraordinary vocalist who has trained extensively in doundoun and traditional dance.

Once again, the band will be led by the incomparable balafonist Naby Camara. Recipient of two JUNO awards, Naby is an internationally known player who has recorded with Salif Keita, Bembeya Jazz, Mory Kante and countless others including Canada’s pan-African supergroup, African Guitar Summit.

Djembe wizard Karamba Dioubate returns to lead the dancing with his explosive and utterly stunning attack on the drum. He has been commissioned to play for the president of the United States and has shared the stage with Mick Jagger, Stevie Wonder and James Brown to name a few.

Kocasalle Dioubate is a profoundly moving vocalist and multi-instrumentalist. Master of the djembe, gongoma and bolon, he has performed with Youssou N’Dour, Moussa M’Boum, Ballet Bougarabou and many others. His soulful singing moves people to tears.

Anybody who sees and hears this band perform will be struck by the power and energy of the music.

By Cathy English

David Thompson was a skilled astronomer, mapmaker and explorer. His efforts established the fur trade on the Columbia River and opened up the interior of British Columbia to exploration and settlement. Between 1807 and 1811, Thompson navigated and mapped the entirety of the Columbia River from its source in Columbia Lake near Windermere to its mouth at Astoria, Oregon and created the first map of this region.

In the fall of 1810, Thompson set out from present-day Jasper, Alberta to find an alternate route to the Columbia River after the Piegan First Nation made it clear he was no longer welcome in their territory. Thompson and his men navigated the Athabasca Pass and on January 21, 1811, reached the confluence of the Wood and Canoe Rivers with the Columbia, at the northernmost point of the Big Bend. At this point, Thompson established Boat Encampment, which became an important stopping point on the fur trade on the Columbia River. While waiting for the river to clear for navigation, Thompson constructed a 25 foot cedar boat, using moose hide and split pine roots to lace it together.

In April of 1811, Thompson and his men set out upstream to the source of the Columbia River, then continued south until they made it to the Pacific Ocean at Oregon. Returning to Boat Encampment, Thompson travelled upstream back to Boat Encampment. They passed the site of present day Revelstoke in September of that year.

2007 is the first year for the Bicentennial celebrations of David Thompson’s explorations on the Columbia River. In conjunction with this, Revelstoke Parks & Recreation is sponsoring a Walk the Columbia River fitness challenge. Individuals or groups can sign up to walk 2007 kilometres in 2007.

This is a great opportunity to get or keep fit and to learn more about this remarkable man. Watch for special history events at Revelstoke Museum & Archives to learn more about David Thompson and the Columbia River.

Words of Wisdom

by Kids...

When your dad is mad and asks you, “Do I look stupid?” don’t answer him.

- Michael, 14 Felt markers are not good to use as lipstick.

- Lauren, 9 Never try to baptize a cat.

- Eileen, 8

Health & You

Heritage Moment

Get in TOUCH

By Melissa Hemphill

Melissa is studying to become a Nutritional Consultant through the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, with a diploma in Holistic Nutrition.

SPROUTS SPROUTS SPROUTS

Making a spirited comeback this spring, the vivacious, energetic preteens of the vegetable world are sprouting up on kitchen counters throughout town! These lively, sweet little bundles of goodness are available for all to enjoy, young and old, with so little effort it’s not even funny.

As cleansing, building, and nutrient packed foods, sprouts are considered an exceptional source of easily assimilated vitamins, minerals, amino acids, free fatty acids, and live enzymes – in other words, they’re REALLY good for you.

Sprouts are young vegetables, intent on putting all of their energy into building and growing. Some say that sprouts “represent the point of greatest vitality in the life cycle of the plant”– pre-teens!

What else?

- Sprouts are LIVE foods – the enzymes are still functioning, the plant is still growing, the plant is not in death and destruction mode – that’s got to be good for you.

- Sprouts promote fast growth in babies and healthy cell repair in grannies.

- Sprouts stimulate energy flow in the liver – prep for the brewskie season.

- As a cooling food, sprouts can help alleviate the summer heat from the inside out.

- Get this! One pound of wheatgrass (sprouted wheat) is equivalent in nutrients to 25 pounds of the choicest vegetables.

- Bean, legume & alfalfa sprouts should be cooked before eaten – stir-fry ‘em!

- If a whole grain, seed or legume causes an allergic reaction, often the sprout doesn’t because of the predigesting of nutrients. Give it a try if it’s safe for you to do so.

- If you’re sprouting, sprout organic.

Convinced? Sprouts are good. Now, how the heck do you get some of these super foods? Well…you can head down to your friendly grocery/ health food store’s produce section and pick up some in a cute little plastic box, or you can get adventurous and grow your own.

For those serious sprouters out there, plastic sprouting trays and organic seeds are available through health food stores or online.

Try these sproutable grains, seeds & legumes: Mung beans, Lentils, Wheat, (soft or hard)*, Red clover*, Soy beans, Sunflower seeds*, Oats, Alfalfa*, Garbanzo beans, Mustard seeds, Rye, Aduki beans, Fenugreek, Radish. * = super nutritious

Healthy Ways to Maintain

Your Sanity

At lunch time, sit in your parked car with sunglasses on And point a hair dryer at passing cars. See if they slow down.

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Every time someone asks you to do something, ask if they want fries with that.

Put your garbage can on your desk and label it “in.”

Put decaf in the coffee maker for 3 weeks. Once everyone has gotten over their caffeine addictions, switch to espresso.

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Finish all your sentences with ”in accordance with the prophecy.”

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As often as possible, skip rather than walk.

Order a diet water whenever you go out to eat, with a serious face.

Specify that your drive-through order is “to go.”

Sing along at the opera.

Put mosquito netting around your work area and play tropical sounds all day.

When the money comes out the atm, scream “i won!, I won!”

Tell your children over dinner. “Due to the economy, we are going to have to let one of you go.”

Hotels/B&B’S

$ = under $60 $$ = $60 - $90 $$$ = $90 - $110 $$$$ = $110 and up

Sleeps n’ Eats

Boulder Mountain Inn B&B 5 km west of Revelstoke on Hwy 1 837 - 9573 $ Frontier Motel Corner of Hwy 1 & Hwy 23 North 837-5119 1-800-382-7763 $$ Hillcrest Hotel 2 km east of Revelstoke off Hwy 1 837 - 3322 $$$$ Minto Manor B&B 815 MacKenzie Ave. 837 - 9337 $$$ Monashee Lodge 1601 3rd St. W 837 - 6778 1-800-668-3139 $$-$$$

Restaurants/Pubs

$ = under $15 $$ = $15 - 25 $$$ = $25 and up

Frontier Family Restaurant corner of Hwy 1 & Hwy 23 North 837 - 5119 $ Great White North Bar & Grill 5 km west of Revelstoke on Hwy 1 837 - 3495 $-$$ Hillcrest Dining Room located inside the Hillcrest Hotel 837 - 3322 $$ Modern Bake Shop & Cafe 212 Mackenzie Ave. 837 - 6886 $ The Nomad Food Company 1601 W Victoria 837 - 4211 $ Woolsey Creek Restaurant 604 2nd. St. W 837 - 5500 $-$$

Where to stay and eat in Revelstoke For advertising your business here, contact editor@reved.net

Business in Profile Behind the blue tarp that covers the old Henry’s Restaurant on First Street, three men are painting and hammering their dream together. Kawakubo, meaning “river shore”, will be a Japanese restaurant with diverse menu including steak, chicken, duck, lamb and fish dishes, as well as traditional Japanese soups, noodles and, of course, sushi. The two-storey, ninetyseven seat restaurant is the combined vision of Shinji Kawakubo, Keith Stevenson and Patrick Roche.

Kawakubo has ten years experience as a chef in Japan, and arrived in Revelstoke two years ago to attend the English as a Second Language (ESL) School. “I wanted to come to Revelstoke because it is a small town, with very few other Japanese people, and that

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way I would be forced to learn English very quickly”.

“His cooking is incredible. Both Patrick and I have spent time in Asia, and the authenticity of Shinji’s cooking is what inspired this restaurant.” The layout and décor of the restaurant is also going to be authentic, including bamboo hardwood, rice paper Shoji doors, a few ‘shoes-off’ booths, and even karaoke in one of the private rooms upstairs. There will also be regular tables and chairs for those who prefer a more conventional seating arrangement.

When I asked Kawabuko what dish I should try first, he replies, “Try everything!” Then he adds that the tuna is one of his favourites. All of their seafood will be delivered fresh twice a week. Although the restaurant will

offer a fine dining experience, there will also be a sushi bar with lunch combos for under ten dollars. A cocktail bar will be across from the sushi bar, and one of the booths will convert into a stage for entertainment options. There is no end to the design ideas and enthusiasm, and even though they have had a few renovation setbacks, Stevenson remains unphased, “We hope to have the doors open by mid to late March.”

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