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A number of individuals and
businesses have received Heritage Awards in recognition of their efforts
in restoring their buildings to their original stature. The Residential
Renovations award went to David Marra and William and Christopher
Delworth for their transformation of 208 Second Street East. David and
Deenie Ottenbreit were honoured for their fabulous Commercial Renovation
to the Howson Block at 215 Mackenzie Avenue. There were two institutions
recognized in the Institutional Detail category. School District 19
received tribute for the work done to the old Revelstoke Secondary
School at 601 Second Street West (Mt. View School) and the City of
Revelstoke was honoured for the work done to the old Revelstoke Post
Office at 315 First Street West. Residential Detail winners were Lyle
Hillaby and Annita Wright for the work done at the Miller House at 222
Fifth Street East. The Commercial Detail was awarded to the Avalanche
Centre for their work on the old Revelstoke Health Centre building at
110 Mackenzie Avenue. An Honourable Mention for Residential Detail went
to Jo-anne Norberg for Trimble House at 516 Third Street West and to
Troy and Kimberly Kirwan for their work at 510 Third Street West.
The Heritage Committee
should be applauded for their passion and commitment to our heritage and
for the work done in providing recognition to all the recipients of this
year’s awards. It is especially important that we continue to recognize
the many individuals that take pride in their buildings to maintain our
rich heritage.
Cathy English of the
Revelstoke Museum and Archives privileged City Council with a
presentation of the many activities the Museum has undertaken. Over the
past year, there were 2,800 visitors through the museum. There were more
than 200 archival requests from a wide variety of users. The museum
relies on 40 volunteers that provide 800 hours of their time to
assistance in the overall operation of the museum. The Heritage Garden
and the Boyle Avenue flowerbeds have provided an enjoyable meeting place
for many a visitor. Thanks to Cathy English and all of the volunteers
who make the Revelstoke Museum and Archives such a wonderful addition to
our community.
Council also approved a
request for $10,000.00 from the Economic Opportunities Fund to assist
the Chamber of Commerce in the purchase of a micro van to provide a
mobile info centre. This van will travel to various sites to inform
visitors of activities and attractions available in Revelstoke.
Council also supported a
grant in aid of $500.00 to support the RSS Senior Boys Volleyball team
to return to the provincial championship in their attempt to defend
their title of Provincial AA Champions.
Recommendations from the
Revelstoke Housing Committee to Council were cause for much debate. The
Committee and City Council have been wrestling with an appropriate
method of addressing the affordable housing issues in our community. In
an effort to put some framework to the whole affordable housing issue,
Council unanimously agreed to refer all recommendations to the City
Retreat that will be held sometime in the New Year.
As this was the last
official meeting of this Council, I would like to extend a warm farewell
to Councillor Terry O’Hagan and wish him well in all of his endeavours.
On behalf of all of City
Council I would like to extend congratulations to Russ Gibbs on his
successful election to City Council. We are looking forward to working
with him as we continue to work on behalf of all of our community.
Prepared by Councillor Richardson
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