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Biodynamic agriculture A biodynamic style of agriculture makes for a self-sustaining farm and some sweet smelling compost KATYA SLEPIAN ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

Rhythmic thuds echo through the still July air as you approach the Leda Organic Farm in Cherry Creek.

It’s composting time for the Swann family and their group of volunteers and friends as they rhythmically scoop and drop what’s soon to become compost.

“It’s cow manure mixed with a pound of powdered eggshells and a pound of ground basalt and it’s stirred and mixed for an hour,” explains farm owner Gary Swann.

It’s part of a farming system called biodynamic agriculture that Swann and his wife Jackie first heard about over a decade ago while looking for a way to make their farm more sustainable.

“In 2003 we started doing some research and there was a system of agriculture called biodynamic agriculture which was articulated by seer or clairvoyant of his day, Rudolf Steiner,” said Swann.

Steiner first came up with the idea of biodynamic agriculture in 1924, Swann said, after farmers who were using ammonium nitrate as a nitrogen source on their farms saw their crops go downhill.

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Louis Swann shovels compost into a barrel as father Gary gets ready to add the biodynamic preparations.

doing something right when you can grow seeds generation to generation and that was failing for the farmers of the time.

It was going downhill when they started using the chemicals on their land,” said Swann.

Aside from not using chemicals— something the Swanns were already doing— sustainability was a core part of Steiner’s teachings.

“One of the fundamental points of the biodynamic agriculture was that a farm should be a self contained unit,” said Swann.

“So you don’t have to bring in things necessarily off of the

farm, you should be able to have it self reliant so it becomes and a farm organism unto itself.”

That’s what makes this July composting session unique—for the first time, the Swann’s are using their own manure.

“We’ve made barrel compost a lot but this is the first time we made it with our first cow manure.”

It takes the farm one step closer to being entirely self-sufficient.

“The only food that we would buy off the property is some tropical stuff. We’re about 95 per cent self-sufficient,” said Swann.

“We started eating our first cucumber so

we’re going to stop buying cucumbers. We don’t buy tomatoes other than what we grow.”

Biodynamic agriculture functions along a zodiac calendar system, where different vegetables are planted according to the phases of the moon.

“One of the fundamental tenets of it is that you should be doing your farming activities according to the phases of the moon and where the planets are according to the zodiac and the fixed stars and those sorts of things,” said Swann.

Seeing a significant improvement implementing the

calendar system and staying organic, the Swanns decided to delve further into Steiner’s teachings.

“One of the main ingredients of the biodynamic process is what they call preparations,” said Swann.

Preparations, he said, are small amounts of substances such as valerian or yarrow blossoms added to the compost.

“One of the ways of getting the biodynamic preparations on your farm which is the barrel compost,” said Swann.

“It’ll be buried in half a barrel in the ground left until fall and lifted out around the end of September.”

As it’s buried, crushed and fermented valerian root is added.

“In the compost pile it brings stuff together but it also is a defence against frost,” said Swann’s son Louis.

“It stops frost from killing off plants” when spread around the farm.

All that work brings it’s own reward when the composting process is complete— earthy, rather than foul, smelling compost.

The biodynamic composting process is responsible for the lack of smell, said Swann.

“Well part of the

doing it is using the biodynamic preparations,” said Swann.

“They for some reason give an earthy smell within two or three days it seems.”

Seeing his own success makes Swann hopeful that odourless compost can happen on a bigger scale.

His biggest compost pile is a sizeable 80 tones.

“It was to actually show our idea that you could make big time compost,” Swann said.

“I think we can make compost without odors in it.”

If his methods translate to bigger operations, it removes one of the roadblocks to the AlberniClayoquot Regional District implementing

herbicides on their land.

“The challenge of course is that we don’t put in anything that has poison in it.

We don’t accept lawn clippings that have been sprayed,” he said.

“It’s just a matter of changing the approach and attitude and the way the community does things.”

Swann sees the self-sufficiency emphasized in biodynamic agriculture as key to food security in the region.

“I do know for a fact that we are going to have to grow more of our food local and that means we’re going to have to have some local production of fertility.”

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One-year-old, wet compost still in the composting yard, left, compared to dry, finished compost, right.

its own composting system.

“Say they’re 100 times bigger than us... alright so what, just have more room and you can do the same thing,” Swann said.

The struggle for the ACRD will be that unlike the Swanns, many residents use pesticides and

The regional district will receive a report on the feasibility of compost at a solid waste committee meeting later in the year. Swann hopes that the report, plus his own experience, will show that composting is a viable alternative. reporter@albernivalleynews.com

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MDC Fishing Derby Come on out to the annual Maritime Discover Centre fishing derby this Saturday, Aug. 22 from 10 a.m. to noon. Rods are provided but limited, so bring your own in you have it. Life jackets are recommended. The event is free and full of prizes, snacks and crafts!

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2016 Community Investment Program (CIP) (Formerly Grants-in-Aid) Orientation Workshop For those organizations and local non-profit groups that did not attend the Orientation Workshop in May 2015, an additional Workshop has been scheduled for September 2, 2015.

The City of Port Alberni invites local non-profit groups and organizations to attend an Orientation Workshop on the 2016 Community Investment Program. This program replaces the former Grants-in-Aid program. The CIP includes in-kind services and community development grants. The workshop will outline the criteria for applying and program priorities and guidelines. Application forms will be made available at the workshop. The deadline for applying for the CIP is Thursday, October 1, 2015.

Applications are reviewed by the Community Investment Grant Review Committee.

They will make recommendations to City Council for their approval. Decisions for grants to be distributed in 2016 will be made in December 2015.

Please note: that any requests for in kind use of City facilities, equipment or services or for financial contributions to community organizations or events for 2016 are directed through the Community Investment Program.

In order to be eligible to apply for support under the CIP, the organization must have a member attend an Orientation Workshop.

The last Beaufort Gang train robbery of the season takes place on Saturday, Aug. 22. The steam train departs from the station at Kingsway Avenue and Argyle Street at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tickets are $34.95 for adults, $26.75 for seniors and youth 13-18 and $22.50 for children five to 12. A family of two adults and three kids is $91.95. Reservations are recommended. Call 250-723-2118 or email info@alberniheritage.com for more information.

Wednesday, September 2, 2015 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Echo Centre Space is limited. Register for the workshop by calling the Front Desk at Echo Centre (250 723-2181). CIP information brochures can be picked up from City Hall or Echo Centre.

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Family escapes three alarm fire FIRE: | Family overwhelmed by outpouring of help after losing all of their belongings in a devastating Beaver Creek fire on Friday night.

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A Beaver Creek mobile home caught fire just before midnight on Aug. 14.

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She came out, saw the house on fire and escaped,” said Staratt.

The house was completely destroyed.

“There was nothing left of the home and there was nothing left of the contents,” said

“It’s been absolutely overwhelming with the generosity of this community,” said Lynne.

Furniture, clothing and gift card donations are the majority of what the family has received.

“A couch, tables, chairs, a bed, clothes, they’ve got so many clothes and shoes,” said Lynne.

“When they pay it forward it’s going to be amazing. In this community there’s so much love it absolutely humbles you.”

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“It was a mobile home with a small addition on it,” said Beaver Creek Volunteer Fire Department Chief Charlie Staratt.

“My deputy Chief actually lives just around the corner and it was fully involved when he got on scene.

“It appears that it started outside on the deck but we don’t have a determined cause.”

Staratt.

Beaver Creek was joined by the Port Alberni Fire Department and the Sproat Lake Volunteer Fire Department due to their automatic mutual aid agreement.

Staratt said that 23 firefighters and four trucks were on scene to battle the blaze.

“The fire was extinguished by 1 a.m. and they were doing mop up after that,” said Staratt.

“The crew was on scene till 7:30 a.m. putting out hot spots.”

As soon as the fire was out, the donations started pouring in, said Lynne Love.

Kodie Love, Lynne’s son, Christine Donaldson and their eight-month-old baby Kirby have been overwhelmed with donations and offers of help.

Roundup best option for airport KATYA SLEPIAN ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

The Alberni Clayquot Regional District will continue to use the conroversial herbicide Roundup at the airport because no better alternative is feasible.

“Current use of the Roundup product is the preferred method with the contractor because of the effectiveness of this, said manager of environment services Andrew McGifford.

“Underneath the fence and around the fuel tank at the Alberni Valley Regional Airport are the areas need to be attacked twice a year,” said McGifford.

“So [Alberni Landscaping] does that with minimal spraying within the guidelines that he has to follow with the Ministry of the Environment.”

The regional district’s CAO Russel Dyson said that the chain link fence along Airport Road and around the fuel tanks are the only areas where Roundup is used.

In response to public concern, other areas are weeded using manual labour and not herbicides, Dyson added.

McGifford’s report to the board included two alternatives to Roundup; Amitrol 240 and EcoClear.

“Both do not attack the actual broom and thicker brush because it has to be a soft celled membrane to get this stuff to work,” MCGifford said.

“Plus the amount of product you would need to use for the other two is quite high and the concentrations of salt in the ground will become a factor overtime.”

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Several Port Alberni RCMP officers were called to the 3800 block of 11th Avenue on Aug. 15 following reports of a disturbance.

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Additional members were called to the location to assist with the arrest.”

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If this election campaign is a sprint to the finish, then it’s a slow and steady one. The long weekend marked the start of what will be Canada’s longest federal election campaign in more than 140 years.

Like it or not, all of us have some part to play during this 11-week election-thon, whether it be as voters or non-voters, candidates, canvassers, organizers, volunteers, scrutineers, journalists, bloggers, news junkies or even cynics.

A campaign this long will be more expensive for taxpayers because of Elections Canada costs and tax rebates to political parties. But if the final vote results in good government and smart spending decisions moving forward, then it’s impossible to place a dollar value on it.

We understand some of the cynicism – we’re subjected to year-round attack ads already, and can now expect them to further offend our eyes and ears.

But we like to believe that there’s more to an election campaign than partisan propaganda. The issues matter. So do the party platforms and promises, the quality of the candidates, the debates and the hustings.

We in the media love politics, for good and ill, and are fascinated by these grand social experiments that come along every few years. There’s a political science to winning an election, and some of what’s to come is predictable, but a lot of it isn’t.

In some ways, our choices are limited – it’s between them, them, them or the other guys. But this election is not all about them; it’s also about us. The parties will try to appeal to our Canadian identity, pocketbooks and priorities, then we’ll be the ones who will choose where we’re headed as a country, how we’re getting there, and with whom. And we’ve got a long time to take a good, long look.

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everal readers took me to task for last week’s commentary on the beginning of our long, hot federal election campaign.

They pointed out, among other things, that there are substantial cost increases to Elections Canada as well as higher spending limits for the parties. And thanks to generous tax deductions for political donations, taxpayers subsidize all party spending whether they want to or not.

That’s the system as it is today, so rather than rail against it, it seems more useful to ask what we’re getting for our forced investment in this exercise.

First, more leader debates. The traditional main event organized

by TV networks for Oct. 8 appears to be a bust, with only Liberal leader Justin Trudeau and Green

Party leader Elizabeth May expected to attend.

Conservative leader Stephen Harper declined, prompting NDP leader Thomas Mulcair to say he will only take part in debates that include Harper.

Harper, Trudeau and Mulcair have agreed to a Sept. 17 debate hosted

by The Globe and Mail and Google Canada. This one is to be focused on the economy, which should force participants to get beyond their talking points and pointing fingers.

On Sept. 28 there will be a debate focused on foreign policy hosted

by Munk Debates, a charitable foundation.

Harper, Trudeau and Mulcair have accepted.

May and Bloc Quebecois leader Gilles Duceppe were not invited to either of these. The national media have decided that the biggest issue currently

is the trial of suspended senator Mike Duffy, but this has turned out to be a rehash of facts and assertions heard many times over by those who care. The expense account abuse has pushed the issue of senate reform to the forefront. Harper declared his intention to starve the Senate by refusing any more appointments, after most provinces ignored his call to elect their nominees.

Trudeau, having expelled all Liberal senators from the party caucus, has warned that Harper’s plan and Mulcair’s longstanding position to abolish the Senate are both unworkable, if not unconstitutional. Trudeau has promised changes to the senate appointment process, but no specifics so far.

Party policies are being doled out one bit at a time, and the national and local

‘Taxpayers subsidize all party spending whether they want to or not.’

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candidate debates may help clarify them. Here are a couple that could use closer scrutiny.

Harper has promised to revive a stimulus program from the 2009 economic crisis, offering a 15 per cent tax credit for home improvements between $1,000 and $5,000. This sounds great if you’re a homeowner, but does nothing for renters, drives up the cost of housing in already overpriced urban markets and encourages more consumer debt.

Trudeau has promised an additional $2.6 billion over four years for First Nations education on reserves, and accelerated spending on school infrastructure.

Mulcair has promised to hold a national inquiry into missing and murdered aboriginal women.

Mulcair and Trudeau both pledge to reverse the Conservative moves to eliminate what’s left of door-to-door mail delivery, and to extend the age of eligibility for the Old Age Security pension from 65 to 67.

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A huge thank you to the Sproat Lake Volunteer Fire Dept. who showed up in force to fight a fire in the forest behind our farm on Tuesday, Aug. 4.

The fire was a result of a lightning strike, which also hit the house, shut down the power and gave us all a scare!

The fire trucks arrived only minutes after the 911 call went out, and the many volunteers carried hundreds of feet of hose through our back fields to the forest where flames were starting to spread.

Since our fields are all peat, and tinder dry in this drought, we were lucky that the fire in the forest that surrounds us was contained quickly, or it could have been much worse.

Since all three Sproat Lake halls were able to respond there was enough manpower, hoses and water to get all the way back to the forest and get the fire under control.

We are so lucky and grateful to these folks who volunteer their time and are

so professional and caring.

Thank you all.

Cathy and Kerry McDonald, Avalon Farm, Port Alberni

Gaigas’ pocket park dicey To the Editor,

I think the Gaigas’ pocket park is a great idea. Inner city green spaces have proven beneficial track records.

I think it’s great that two private property owners want to to enhance the quality of life in Port Alberni’s Uptown area because they can afford to.

If managed properly, the private park could represent a meaningful gesture of understanding and somewhat address the deepening economic

inequality that exists in our city and across the country, with the Gaigas willingly sharing their privilege.

Unfortunately there is a catch; asking the city taxpayers, of which I am one, as a homeowner and mother to another, to pay for any part of the pocket park takes away from the gesture, making it feel more like a tricky scheme.

This council has set a dicey precedent by agreeing to the five year maintenance of the privately owned park, putting in place a public private partnership without the consent of the public.

Asking the city’s taxpayers to subsidize the speculation of this privately owned property with a tax break is wrong on so

many counts.

The taxes are city revenue required for other services. I can guarantee this will come back to bite us all soon enough.

Both Stephen and I disagree with all facets of this arrangement and want to express our feelings of being exploited by council’s naivety.

Shame on you.

Jen Fisher-Bradley, Port Alberni

Harper’s end has come To the Editor,

John Cleese, the legendary English actor, comedian, and tall person, said people in power can’t abide being made fun of because humour shreds their solemn pomposity,

pierces their shield of aloofness and bursts their bubble of self-importance.

Cleese also said humor can sometimes be devastating at a particular point, where an authoritarian system is beginning to crumble. That was the impetus behind the following jokes: Q1: Why did Stephen Harper run and hide in his closet? A1: Because he was afraid of the truth. Q2: Why did Stephen run back out of his closet? A2: Because he was even more afraid of the skeletons inside.

Perhaps Canada has reached that point Cleese mentioned; perhaps the time has come for Canadians to laugh (and jeer) Harper out of office.

Lloyd Atkins, Vernon

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Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.

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City purchases Jade Restaurant for $293K for flood mitigation work city was advised by its real estate agent that the cost of taking the matter to court would have been much higher and that choosing not to buy the building would have also cost the city.

“If we abandoned the project we would have to turn back $2 million in grants,” said Watson.

In addition to the two purchased lots, the city has negotiated “access license agreements for the duration of construction and ongoing operations and maintenance,” said director of finance Cathy Rothwell.

The access agreements are for two lots west of Third Avenue owned by Island Timberlands and Western Forest products and come at no cost to the city, Rothwell added.

The purchases leave $175,000 in the land sale reserve fund.

Dry Creek flood mitigation work has already begun and will be completed by Bowerman Excavating. reporter@albernivalleynews.com twitter.com/AlberniNews

Alternative herbicides too costly

From / A6 Cost is also an issue according to McGifford’s report to the board.

“Current amount spent on weed spraying at the AVRA is approximately $3,000,” the report reads.

Switching to EcoClear would increase that amount to $15,000 annually.

According to Port Alberni director Jack McLeman, the city of Port Alberni has attempted to stop its usage of Roundup before.

“The city tried to get rid of Roundup and it didn’t work and cost us a lot more money.”

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Maurice Edward Prestley (MOE) Maurice passed away on Wednesday July 15, 2015 in Chilliwack General Hospital at the age of 68. Moe was an only child born on December 12, 1946 in Vancouver B.C. He was predeceased by his Mother, Grace Prestley whom was always his “Rock� and grounding force.

Growing up on Vancouver Island in Port Alberni, Moe’s experiences became the foundation of the many stories he told with so much enthusiasm later in life.

He drove truck for some time but really excelled as very capable salesman with many of the leading car and truck dealerships in and around Vancouver.

Some of the most rewarding times Moe had were when he worked as an official at the Greg Moore Raceway. He was always pleased when the young racers would refer to him as “Uncle Moe�.

At Moe’s request there will be no service held after the cremation. There will be a gathering of friends at Corky’s Pub (45844 Yale Rd) on the patio deck Saturday afternoon August 22, 2015 between 2:00 – 4:00 pm. Moe will be missed by his many friends.

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The Nights Alive program provides safe, late night recreational activities for youth (12-17) on Saturday nights in a variety of recreation facilities.

The successful candidate will be expected to work from 8:00 pm to 12:30 am every second Saturday and be available to work one weekday evening twice per month.

Applicants must have a current Class 4 BC Driver’s License, Standard First Aid certificate, CPR C certificate, some post secondary education in a related field, some directly related community recreation experience and experience working directly with youth, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. The successful applicant will be required to complete a criminal record check.

Rate of pay is per CUPE, Local 118, Collective Agreement.

Resumes, with covering letter and photocopies of required qualifications will be received until 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 25, 2015 by Theresa Kingston, Director of Corporate Services at City Hall, 4850 Argyle Street, Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 1V8 or by email: humanresources_resumes@ portalberni.ca (MS Word format).

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We are looking for a combination of education and experience in writing, reporting, photography and video skills. Experience with InDesign is also an asset.

The journalist must be a self-starter comfortable reporting news, features and some sports. We require a team player who can work in a cooperative environment and adheres to the highest journalistic standards.

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SPORTS

Mac Five Challenge on Aug. 30 GERRY FAGAN Alberni Golf

‘Dogs sign new goalie The Alberni Valley Bulldogs are pleased to announce that the team has acquired 20- year-old veteran goaltender Chris Tai from the Lloydminster Bobcats (AJHL) for future considerations.

Tai is entering his fourth season at the Junior A/WHL level, including 79 games of experience between the WHL, BCHL, and AJHL – 14 of which were in the playoffs.

Tai, born in Delta, BC, is a product of the North Delta Minor Hockey Association before he moved on to major midget with

the Greater Vancouver Canadians in 2011/12, the same program that produced Bulldogs’ new recruit Jordan Sandhu.

Last season, Tai played for the Coquitlam Express where he posted a record of 19-14-1 over 36 games along with a .899 save percentage.

The Bulldogs would like to welcome Chris to the Bulldogs family.

Fans’ first chance to see Tai in action will be on Monday, August 24th when the Alberni Valley Bulldogs hit the ice for the 2015/16 main camp.

Ken Sander, James Weening and Gord Unger.

As the course was altered somewhat there were 6 Closest to the pins up for grabs. No. 1 was won

by Dane Thompson, No. 2 was Sam Parhar, No. 4 was Dane Thompson, No. 6 was Wayne Johnstone, No. 11 was Mike Rumney and No. 13 was won

by Steve White. The Charity Closest to the pin on No. 7 was won by Steve Pointon

taking home $52.

Congratulation goes out to Al Wright who won the Smitty’s Restaurant gift certificate, To Vic Carlton taking home the gift card from Buy Low Foods, and Peter Mugleston who won the Westwind Pub gift certificate.

Many thanks to all our sponsors who contributed to the Van Isle Ford Scramble.

Without your support this event wouldn’t be as successful as it

was.

Next Sunday is an open day with the usual closest to the pins and money pots up for grabs as well as prizes for the low net and low gross.

Please book your own time in your own group starting at 7 a.m.

The following week Aug 30 is the Mac Five Challenge. This event is one of the most popular ones of the year. More about that next week.

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Sunday was another great day on the course, as the annual Van Isle Ford Scramble took place. We had a good number of players participating for the event.

The over all winner coming in with a score of 58 was the awesome Team of Steve White, Dane Thompson, Damian Dodd and Gerry Fagan. In second place recording a 60 was the team of Preben Rasmussen,

Wayne Johnstone, Jim Proteau and Masami Hirayama. Third place honours with a 61 went to the team of Craig Acland, Keith Gauthier, Clark Crowe and Chad Wutke.

Coming in fourth by retrogression shooting a 62 was the foursome of Steve Pointon, Bill Barrett, Dave Mann and Phil Anker. In the number fifth spot was the group of Sam Parhar, Ken Fong, Vito Caldarulo and Mike Rumney also carding a 62. The sixth and final prize shooting a 63 won by retrogression went to the team of Peter Mugleston,

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THE ARTS

Nature-inspired art exhibit at Rollin class Oct. 27) 7–9 p.m.

Eight weeks for $145.

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“My View of Nature Close Up and Away” is the current art exhibit on at the Rollin Art Centre’s gallery until Sept. 19. Featuring watercolour artist Judi Pedder, it showcases her collection of flower portraits and landscapes. Please join us in the gallery, Sat. Aug. 22 from 1-3 p.m. for Judi’s artist reception; talk about art with Judi while enjoying some refreshments.

The next art exhibit begins Sept. 22 and will run until Oct. 17th featuring Port Alberni’s very own AV Photo Club. This group show will have a broad range of local photographs, by this talented group of photographers, amateur and professional. Mark your calendars for their artist reception, Sat. 26 from 1-3 p.m. in the gallery.

Watercolour painting class

This class is meant for adults who are interested in learning the basics of watercolour

DID YOU KNOW?

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Annual summer closure

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A flower painting by Judi Pedder.

painting; beginning with monochromatic painting to two colour and then onto multicolor paintings proceeding in a stepby-step fashion so that each technique is understood before we move onto the next.

We will paint a variety of subjects from still life to

landscape culminating in an optional subject for the last class. The pace of this class will be relaxed so that each person can proceed at their own speed.

A supply list is available at Echo.

Instructor: Cynthia Bonesky. Tuesday, Oct. 13 - Dec. 8 (no

The Rollin Art Centre will be closed for its annual summer closure beginning Tuesday, Aug. 25 and re-open Tuesday Sept.

8 at 11. See you all then!

Pool mural unveiling

The Pool Mural Project will have its official unveiling to the public on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 6:30 pm. with a free swim for everyone to kick off the new look at Echo Pool.

Choir members wanted

Timbre! Choir is looking for new members in all sections for their 43rd season. Rehearsals commence Monday, Sept. 14.

Please contact Pat Venn at 250-723-2380 or Patricia Miller at 250-390-7508 for more detailed information.

Check us out on Facebook and our website www. timbrechoir.com.

What’s on at Char’s:

Free Community Social events: • Thursday, Aug. 20, 7-9 p.m., Social – Help Erin Ryding move Art Rave Alberni’s mermaid luminary • Thursday, Aug 27 , 7-9 p.m., Alberni Valley Words on Fire!

Spoken word open mic featuring Stephen Novik • Friday, Aug 28, 7 p.m., Critical Mass Bike Ride of Celebrating Cyclists of all abilities (departs Char’s at 7 pm) • Friday, Aug 28, 8-10 p.m., Social – LGBT hosted by Colin Simister

Shows: • Friday, Aug. 21, 8-10 p.m., Concert – The Hell Katz – High Energy Rockabilly • Saturday, Aug 22, 8-10 p.m., Concert – Doctor Bones Blues Band •Sunday, Aug 23, 8-10 p.m., Concert – Baird, Black and White Trio - an adventurous, jazz/improv/ meditative piano • Saturday, Aug. 29, 8-10 p.m., Concert – Don Alder Sunday, Aug 30, 8-10 p.m., Concert – Sean Hogan - Roots Melissa Martin is the Arts Administrator for the Community Arts Council.

Capitol Theatre MUSIC FOR ALL AGES IS RINGING OUT AT THE CAPITOL! COME AND JOIN THE SINGING!

CAPITOL GLEE AND WEE GLEE SINGERS

CITY OF PORT ALBERNI PUBLIC NOTICE “Portion of Lane Closure Adjacent to 2720 Burde Street and Removal of Dedication, Bylaw No. 4883” The general public is hereby given notice, in accordance with Section 94 of the Community Charter that the City of Port Alberni intends to adopt “Portion of Lane Closure Adjacent to 2720 Burde Street and Removal of Dedication, Bylaw No. 4883” at its regular meeting of Council on Monday, September 14th, 2015.

The Capitol Glee and Wee Glee Singers choral program is offered

by Portal Players as part of their educational programming. Glee is an exciting opportunity for children and youth to learn and have fun, singing, dancing and performing a wide variety of music genres including rock, pop and classics in a theatre/show setting. Wee Glee ages 4 to 8 years and Glee 9 to 16 years.

ADULT CHORAL GROUP - THE SEA NOTES New to the Capitol in September 2014. This is an exciting new opportunity for adults to enjoy singing contemporary music in a fun atmosphere. No auditions or prior music/ choral experience

With adoption of Bylaw No. 4883, that portion of Lane as shown in the shaded area on the attached map, will be permanently closed and the dedication of the highway removed. The purpose of the permanent closure and removal of the highway dedication of that portion of Lane, is to accommodate the disposition of the land and its consolidation with 2720 Burde Street.

necessary. Just bring your desire to sing, have fun and learn!

REGISTRATION FOR ALL GROUPS: August 27th at the Capitol Theatre box office 3:00 P.M. TO 6:00 P.M.

Copies of Bylaw No. 4883 are available from the City Clerk’s Department at City Hall during regular business hours.

Davina Hartwell, City Clerk City of Port Alberni 4850 Argyle Street

Persons who consider they are affected

by Bylaw No. 4883 may make representation to Council in writing.

Written comments are to be received no later than 12:00 noon, Monday, September 14th, 2015 and are to be addressed to:

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STILL A FEW SPACES LEFT IN ALL GROUPS!!!

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT JANET SCHLACKL AT 250-724-6008.

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The Rollin Art Centre is still looking for a few items. We are currently looking for donations with: Side plates, tiered serving platters, tea towels, small juice glasses, and thermal carafes.

Thank you for your continued support.

Come out and join all our local artists who contributed their time and effort into creating these one-of-a kind West Coast Aquatic themed murals.

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Kinder Dlay, centre, celebrated the 18th anniversary of Merit Furniture in Port Alberni and the 30th anniversary of Merit on the Island on Saturday. With Dlay are employees Sherri and Terry. Terry celebrated 10 years of working at Merit this year.

Hanna and Frank Theus had guests from their homeland, Germany, and had a family reunion this past weekend. From left to right are Erik, Mark, Rachel, Kohen, Hanna, Edda and Otto, Frank, Gerda and Klaus Durkop. This was taken a day before the big reunion at the scenic home of Hanna and Frank.

Kelly Hawkins was the lucky winner at the balloon pop game and was presented her prize of 2 nights at Chateau Victoria, zip lining and a visit to Butchart Gardens by Monica Odenwald, a support worker for the Kuu-Us Crisis Line.

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Steaks were donated by Quality Foods.

Logan Walcot, son of the late Ed Walcott, makes a presentation on behalf of Walco Industries, and Carol-Anne Phillips, right, makes a donation on behalf of the Blue Marlin Inn, to Gretchen Carlson, executive director for Alberni Valley Hospice/Ty Watson House.

Money was raise through the dunk tank at the Party in the Parking Lot at the Blue Marlin, from anonymous donors and from Walco Industries coming up with a total of $2,700. Ed spent his final days at Ty Watson House and this was a way of giving back to a place that gave Ed quality of life to the end of his days.

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First place winner in the Kuu-Us Crisis Line Night Golf from left to right with a score of 26 were: Dale Gaudet, Mike Wickman, Dena Wickman and Sandy Strachan. Dale Gaudet also received closest to the pin.

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Thursday, Aug 20, 2015 - Alberni Valley News

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A meet and greet with Darrell Jones, the President of theOverwaitea Food Group.

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A fully interactive Roadshow showcasing our journey over the past 100 years. Featuring live local music.

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Countless in-store specials & demos throughout the afternoon!

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A charity BBQ – Hot dog, Pop, and Chips for $2.00 all proceeds to a local charity.

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Our famous “Spin the Wheel” tons of prize giveaways, all proceeds to Childrens Hospital.

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Face painting for the kids.

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