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A breakfast sandwich on a
honey glazed donut only until
12 p.m. at
TIM HORTON’S
NATIONAL DONUT DAY June 1
When Tim Horton’s first opened its doors in
1964 in Hamilton, Ontario, a donut cost a
dime. The apple fritter was an instant favorite.
Lloydminster, Alberta has the award for the
donut capital of Canada (if there was one) for
the most donuts consumed per capita. Seems
like a challenge, hey?
In 2017, Canadians ate so many donuts that if
stacked, they’d reach the top of the CN tower.
Canada is the number one donut consumer in
the world (around a billion annually). Japan is
second.
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Contents
CROSSWORD
page 33
WRITER’S
CONTEST
page 2
PORT
ALBERNI’S
MAGAZINE
THE
ENCOUNTER
by A. Damant
page 37
MOVIE PICK
page 13
BACK IN THE DAY
P.A. History
page 7
SAVING TIP
page 12
CALENDAR
page 5
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A
Letter From The Editor
Hello,
Check out the cover.
Somebody loves the
magazine. Her name
is Ez and what a beauty
she is. Thank you, Kirsty,
for sharing this with us.
Also, check out page 38. Those lovely
roses are called ‘Lady Banks’. They
belong to Rose, who spent her growing
up years in Port Alberni but now lives in
California, which accounts for why her
roses are blooming now and ours aren’t.
According to Rose, this flowering bush
blooms for about six weeks then that’s it.
This month we want to send
congratulations to the graduates in the
class of 2019. They are on the
threshold of the rest of their lives and we
wish them all the best in their
endeavors.
Anne
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BIKE PARADE
June 2
SHOW and SHINE
WESTWIND PUB
MUSEUM
“Echoes in the Ice”
The Franklin Expedition
to find the Northwest
Passage 165 years ago.
June 14 10:00p.m– 7:00 pm
June 15 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
SOLSTICE ARTS FESTIVAL
DAYS WITH THE ARTS
ROLLIN ART CENTRE
June 22 11:00 – 12:00 pm
BUTTERFLY EFFECT
11th Avenue Park
(go to the southend of
town along 10th Avenue)
HOSPICE SOCIETY
June 29 10 pm to
June 30 2:00 am
Italian Hall
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LILACS There is nothing that can
compare to the sweet haunting
fragrance of lilacs in the spring.
It is only surpassed by the lovely
flowers – hundreds of them
nestled together on one stem.
They are easy to grow and are
low maintenance. They need at
least six hours of sunlight, well-
drained soil and don’t like
fertilizer, wet feet or close grass.
After the flowers finish blooming,
spread some manure around the
base. Then remove any dead
wood; prune the oldest canes out
to the ground, cut back weak
branches to a strong shoot and
tall canes to eye height.
Lilacs are hardy plants and can
survive drastic measures when it
comes to pruning but you should
plan the pruning in stages
because if you do too much in one
year, it will take a long time to
get blooms again. On the other
hand, if you don’t prune, the
flowers will get smaller.
You can plant an offshoot of the
root system of the existing plant.
Dig a hole, backfill with soil and
stick the sucker in, water and
wait. It will look pathetic at first.
I bought one at a farmer’s
market; a stick, six leaves and
one small, lovely, white, scented
blossom. Will keep you posted.
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PORT ALBERNI - BACK IN THE DAY
1912
‘The Hermitage’, a
beautiful Tudor style
hunting lodge, was built
by Cluny C. Luke on Mill
Town Road, later called
Falls Road, overlooking
the Somass River.
After Luke’s brother died
in the river, the Luke’s
did not return to the
house. It was sold in
1947 and later torn down
for the gravel beneath it.
1912
The E&N Railway Station at
Port Alberni. The first
passenger train pulled in on
December 12, 1911 and
the last one left the station
in 1957.
Picture courtesy of Alberni Valley Museum
Photo courtesy of Alberni Valley Museum
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There is beauty in a June garden that
soothes the soul. Even so, it is a constant
battleground pitting me against nature
with her weeds and vines and glorious
golden dandelions and buttercups and
now there is broom to dominate the
landscape; yellow and striking. It seems
heartless to root them out. . It seems heartless to root them out.
Where my roses wither and die, the wild
roses prosper. Ranging from white to
crimson, they fill the air with heady scent.
You can count on wild daisies too. Tall and
wide and majestic, they lend themselves
to making chains to wear in your hair and
they put the commercial varieties to
shame, as they stand in stiff formality.
I dig and weed and water and mulch but
my efforts don’t count for much. Even so, I
love my garden with a passion, bask in the
sunlight and drink tea amid the riot of
color in flowers and vegetables.
It pleases me to put in tomato plants to
produce fruit that will smell of summer
and sunshine and my childhood or set
out crooked rows of peas or beans or
find a sunny place for a zucchini that
never seems to let me down.
My garden is surrounded by forest. A
trail that leads from it has brought me
birds, deer and many other animals.
Bears have come into the garden and
have eaten the long grass on the lawn or
the plums in the trees.
Once a peacock appeared and raised its
tail and the iridescent feathers of blue
and green and aquamarine shivered and
shimmered. I had never seen such a
wonderful sight.
My garden is a magical place. Check out
my most recent visitors.
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Marigold
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2nd Annual
Writer’s Contest
The world is beautiful but it harbors danger. We have all met
danger in our lives; some from a safe distance, some skirting
around the edges and some coming face-to-face with it in a
moment when survival becomes unsure.
The world is a paradise but it shelters people who put us in
harm’s way, especially when we are children; unformed,
trusting, dependent on others. Sometimes it is not intentional
but we know where the path of good intentions tends to lead.
The world is a jungle. It contains predators, masked as humans,
who seek and stalk and catch unwary prey. That any of us can
call ourselves a survivor is a miracle in itself.
Dear Reader, If you have found the strength to carry yourself on
this journey of life, you can help others. So reach out, send a
whisper into the void, or add a tear to the deluge already shed.
We need your support.
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We are only half
way to Christmas
but on Gertrude
Street. You will
see this decorated
tree growing on a
front lawn. It will
make you smile.
Seen in the early
morning sky, one
might be a jet
stream but what are
the other two?
“The tree, who may in
summer wear, a nest of
robins in her hair.”
She is becoming
beautiful once more.
A.V. Financial has expanded again.
A nice improvement to Johnston Road
City Crews have planted new flowers
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INTRODUCI
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CHARMING FUNNY FUNNY
This movie is based on the
true story of Forrest
Tucker. After a lifetime of
bank robberies, he escaped
from San Quentin at the
age of 70.
He went on with a string of
bank heists that
confounded authorities.
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Sissy Spacek
Casey Afleck
Danny Glover
Tom Waits
JUNE MOVIE PIC
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We are at 140-200 feet, flying
down Dean Channel, I think; we
are 80 miles from the coast, and
the inlets curve off in crescents.
We go over the hump in bitter
weather into Ocean Falls; can’t
see The Falls, but there are
booms in the water, so we must
be close. Then over the lake and
the mill and the town, and we
taxi to a cement slip. Our way is
blocked by seagulls. “They’re
too smart to fly,” says Bill.
The BCA terminal is below a
neat, white picket-fenced
graveyard. To the right is an
RCMP blue-hulled ship. To the
left, a yellow Cessna is pulled up
on the ramp. We make our own
instant coffee in the warm, cozy
office and carry it back aboard.
We take off, bumping along the
step down Cousins Inlet. The
wind is sewing the water with
long threads of white, and there
are log booms tucked along the
wall of the inlet for miles.
In Fisher channel, we can see
nothing but mist on three sides
and water below. We are flying
at 50 feet altitude. Bill, calm-
faced, explains that the lower the
altitude, the better the forward
visibility.
IT IS RAINING and I am
thinking of the dark, dripping
inlets of the coast, and of homes
scattered in the forest. So come
fly with me in a BC Airlines
Grumman Goose from Bella
Coola home.
I am sitting in the cockpit of the
Goose, waiting for the plane to
leave; it is now almost an hour
late. Across the inlet, a snow
slide is pushing through the
forest to the water’s edge. The
clouds are low on the grey inlet
walls and the water is stormy
white.
The Goose came in with the
wind, low like a big silver
seagull. It had trouble tying up.
A young RCMP constable tucks
his charge into the plane and
tells him to be a good boy.
Shivering, I think of the warm
quilts and flannel sheets in the
hospitable house I have left.
The rain streams across the
windshield like swimming
tadpoles. Pilot Bill Cove says it
will be a long ride home. I have
flown with him in Quatsino;
there is nothing so safe as a
known pilot and the hull of the
Goose below you when you are
flying down the coast.
“There’s a fish boat around here
somewhere,” says Bill, because he
can hear the engines in his
earphones. We see it to the left as
we come into Fitz Hugh Sound. A
big tug, towing a crane, looms out
of the fog.
Bill says our ground speed is 103.
Out of the mist, we hit Egg Island
off Cape Caution, right on
schedule, cutting inside the corner
just as we should. I marvel at
pilots. We change our heading.
We are now flying at about 100
feet.
On the right looms Cape scott, a
dark shadow on the northern
Vancouver Island. Off Scott, the
ceiling lifts, and the visibility looks
good. Bill says the weather front is
across North Island to Bella Coola.
We’re up to 1,200 feet as we enter
Queen Charlotte Strait. It is empty
of traffic. Hardy Bay is a grey
mouth off to the west. Below
Hardy, behind Malcolm Island, is
the V of the Nimpkish Valley. The
sun is shining on the mountain tops
and striking pools of silver on the
sea off Port McNeill.
The ceiling has lowered again in a
matter of minutes. Bill says the
front is moving South..
AVIATION
ALBUM
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Ahead of us is the jungle
country, jamming Johnstone
Strait with bits and pieces and
chunks of islands. Knight Inlet
tongues its way out of the
mountains and spews islands
into the strait.
I can see Minstrel Island sitting
on the sea like a Chinese hat, a
crooked finger inlet separating it
from East Cracroft Island. I
wonder how the beer parlor is on
Minstrel, and remember how
scared I was when pilot Tommy
Thompson landed his white
Beaver on that inlet on a windy
summer day.
Now, we are drifting directly
through white cloud. There is
silence, except for the sound of
the Goose. There is the sense of
sunlight ahead, and the odd
snow mountain. Bill is climbing
to 5,200 feet; he says he can pick
up a 40 m.p.h. tailwind and cut
minutes off our flight.
Although I can’t see for fog
below, I feel sure we are coming
out of Johnstone. We’re at
7,500 feet and climbing. At
8,700 feet there is ice on the
window. The radio reports fog
to the water below us in
Discovery Passage.
There is blue sky ahead and jet
streams above. We are sailing
above the clouds. The sun is
blinding on them.
We’re at 9,000 feet. Now 9,700
like flying over clouds, over
ocean. No mountains. Just
north of Comox, the cloud laps
against a mountain like waves.
There are glimpses of pale blue
water, so pale it is almost white.
Bill says we got out just in time.
A BCA plane we passed at The
Falls is weathered at Bella Coola
overnight.
He circles Comox to avoid the
traffic and cuts across the strait
past Texada Island. We can see
the smoke of Powell River.
The sea is like smooth grey
crepe below. This last stretch
from Texada to Vancouver is
always the dullest; there is never
that much to see. Bill estimates
Vancouver in 15 minutes.
Vancouver Island mountains are
cold, forbidding, cloud-capped.
Howe Sound looks like a
gnome’s den, filled with islands
hatching plots. Point Grey is
buried in tiers of fog. Offshore
are two flat rafts being towed to
the Fraser.
The wheels are down, the
runway looms ahead, the landing
is so smooth, I don’t even realize
it. Three hours flying time.
Good trip.
Good pilot.
Good coast.
Many Thanks to
PAT CARNEY
For allowing us to bring
you this article as first
published in the
Vancouver Sun on
October 23, 1967.
Pat was a journalist
back then and later
became the MP for
Vancouver Centre, a
Cabinet Minister with
such portfolios as
Minister of Energy,
Mines and Resources
and
Minister of International
Trade
and ultimately, she was
appointed to the
CANADIAN SENATE.
In 2011, Pat was made
a member of
THE ORDER OF
CANADA
“for her public service
as a journalist,
politician and senator”.
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HAPPY
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GEMINI:
Those born under this sign are gentle, affectionate, curious, adaptable and have the
ability to learn quickly and exchange ideas. They are also nervous, inconsistent and
indecisive. They often have the feeling the other half is missing so seek others to talk to.
Expressive and quick witted, Gemini represents two different personalities in one and
you can never be sure which one you are facing. They are fascinated with the world
itself, extremely curious with a constant feeling that there is not enough time to
experience everything they want to see.
The ruling planet Mercury represents writing, communication and movement.
ELEMENT: Air SYMBOL: The Twins LUCKY GEM: Agate
RELATIONSHIPS
Jupiter creates a lucky
energy that will create a
greater sense of harmony
in your love life. Venus,
the planet of beauty and
charm enters your sign on
the 8th of June and stays
until the 3rd of July. She’s
setting up shop to make
you pop! Singles could
meet a near-perfect
match this year.
HEALTH
You hate routine but this
year follow one for your
golden ticket to great
health and well-being.
Eat in a healthy manner –
don’t swing between too
much and nothing. You
need to rest and relax to
revitalize mind and body.
PROFESSIONAL
An excellent time to begin
projects you want to
launch. Don’t get stuck
with unrealistic ambitions
or a dead-end career.
Listen to that practical
voice in your head – or
just your savviest friend.
MONEY
Your financial planet, the
moon, has two eclipses
this year which herald
endings and finality but
with every loss comes
understanding on how to
move forward.
FAMILY
Family is very important to
you. Responsibilities tend
to challenge your carefree
nature but you will find a
magical way to be in two
places at once getting
everything done.
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NEIGHBOURS “Painting was a way for
me to work through my
emotions,” she says.
“When I paint, I ‘zone
right out’. I lose track of
time. I guess it is a
form of meditation for
me.
Early on Barb was
influenced by Bob Ross
who used to have a
show on KCTS9. He was
the guy who always
painted ‘the happy
clouds’.
“Now, with youtube, it is
possible to watch any of
his shows as well as
other painters,” Barb
explains. “Currently, I
have learned a lot from
Kevin Hill, Marion Dutton
and Gwen and Gerry
Jenkins.”
Barb loves the outdoors,
especially the water. A
lot of her paintings
started out as one thing
and ended up something
completely different.
“I like to challenge
myself but there is no
real plan.”
MEET BARB DAWES
Barb was born in
Saskatchewan, moved
here when she was 7,
left at age 13 and came
back 38 years ago.
“This has always been
home for me,” Barb
says, “my best friends,
grandchildren and
great-granddaughter
are here. I can’t see
myself living anywhere
else.”
Barb’s dad was a gifted
musician, he played the
drums. Her brother
was a fantastic
cartoonist and her
sister really could draw
faces.
“We all doodled and I
did a bit of painting but
stopped about age 13-
14. We all had talent
but I just didn’t do
anything with it.”
Barb’s brother and
sister died in 2010
within two weeks of
each other.
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“We used to own a float
house on Great Central
Lake and I loved to
paint there,” she
remembers. “I paint in
my office and paint a lot
when we go camping.”
Barb paints in oils which
are forgiving and easy
to work with.
“I have just started
painting with acrylics
but it has its own
challenges and
complications,” she
says.
Barb has never been
interested in water
colors but has worked
with charcoal.
“I would like to become
more detailed, learn
different brush strokes
and work more in color
mixing,” Barb confides.
“I have to learn a bit of
patience. LOL.”
Barb explains she has
been watching a female
artist from Norway
whose abstract art
technique is amazing.
“I have also started to
sketch on the canvas
to outline my ideas.
Every painting teaches
me something new.”
Barb has a project she
would like to do on a
really big canvas. The
scene she has in mind
is not a landscape but
incorporates buildings
with lots of detail work.
She is still formulating
her plan.
Barb also has a
facebook page called
‘BARB’S WORLD OF
ART.
“It shows all the
paintings I have done,”
she says. “Many of
them were
commissions.”
A local business on
Redford Street called
‘Crowning Glory
Coiffures’ displays and
sells paintings by Barb
Dawes.
Editor’s note: All
money, from paintings
sold, goes to the artist.
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JUNE is the most popular month for weddings and this tradition goes back to
Roman times and the June 1st festival celebrating the marriage of Juno, the
goddess that June is named for, to Jupiter. Juno was thought to be the protector
of women in all aspects of life but especially in marriage and child bearing.
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On the Celtic Calendar, couples would begin to court for three months on the
first cross-quarter day - May Day - and then marry on August 1st, the next
cross-quarter day. Youth, impatient, opted to shorten the period to mid-June.
BOUQUETS were made up for a multitude of reasons; flowers would mask
odors and/or send messages, herbs, spices and garlic would ward off evil spirits.
Choices like marigolds and dill could be eaten at the bridal dinner.
THROWING THE GARTER became a tradition to stop guests from tearing
bits off the bridal gown. Brides were considered lucky so having a bit of her
dress was considered a charm.
GIVING THE BRIDE AWAY is a recent development. Before the bride was
either bought from her father or stolen.
WEDDING PARTY used to be to capture the bride, get her to the ceremony
and keep away hostile family members. Now, they usher guests to their seats.
DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RINGS became popular when, in 1477, the
Archduke Maximilian of Austria gave one to Mary of Burgundy.
ADVICE to brides back then; “be prepared to give more than you receive”,
“communication, compromise, cooperation and compassion”. “listen, listen, listen”
Maybe Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) said it best:
“Keep your eyes wide open before marriage and half shut afterwards.”
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CLASS OF 2019
GRADUATION
Congratulations You’ve made it. You are standing on the
threshold of a new day, a new life. What
happens next depends on you. There are no
limits to hold you back. The future is yours.
Grasp it quickly because time has a way of
erasing opportunity. Whatever you attempt, do
it with all your heart and soul and you will
achieve a success that is beyond your wildest
dreams. Don’t be afraid to take the next step.
You can do this. You have come so far
already. Good Luck, Graduate.
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YOU’VE COME A LONG
WAY BABY!
In the month of June in 1872,
American pioneering feminist,
Susan B Anthony was arrested,
tried and sentenced to pay a fine
of $100 which she refused to pay.
The criminal act she had
committed was that of voting in a
presidential election when
everyone knew that women were
not allowed to vote.
She died in 1906 without ever
being able to right this wrong and
it wasn’t until August of 1920 that
women in the US were finally
granted the privilege to vote.
What about Canadian women? Well
they went through hell.
In 1917, Canada’s federal
electorate law stipulated that
“idiots, madmen, criminals and
judges,” were not allowed to vote.
It didn’t mention women but they
couldn’t vote either.
Women were allowed to vote in the
federal election in Canada in 1921
but wait a minute that was not ALL
Canadian women.
For instance, the aboriginal women
who were born in Canada and the
women who came here from Asian
countries were not allowed to vote.
This is a disgusting revelation that
women could be separated and
bullied in this manner and one that
would not be countenanced today
without a mighty uproar from the
feminine sector.
So what happened to all those
women who couldn’t vote back in
1921?
The women who came to Canada
from Asian countries were allowed
to vote in the late fifties but the
aboriginal women were still being
dissed even at that point.
The aboriginal women couldn’t
even vote on band councils until
1951 and not in federal elections
until 1960.
So that was the year that ALL the
women in Canada finally got the
right to vote.
Thumbs down on the wooden
headed leaders of the country who
would cause women this much
pain.
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THREE INGREDIENT
TOMATO SOUP
MELT half a pound of butter in a
Dutch oven over medium heat
ADD half a large onion chopped
in four wedges and a large can of
whole tomatoes
ADD one cup of water or broth
and bring to a slow simmer.
ADD a teaspoon of salt and chop
the tomatoes into smaller pieces
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ADJUST for seasoning
POUR soup into blender but do
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POUR soup into bowls and enjoy
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HERITAGE FAIR 2019
The 17th Heritage Fair was conducted at the Echo Centre on Friday 03 May 2019. My day started at 8:15 as I arrived at Echo Centre to donuts, muffins, and brewing coffee for all of the volunteers and guests. Shelley Harding, museum acting manager and organizer of The Fair, was greeting everyone as they arrived. Thank you Shelley, again, for your outstanding preparation. Your hard work made all the volunteer jobs so much easier and enjoyable. The opening ceremonies started at 9:00 am, and Alberni-Courtenay MP Gord Johns addressed the crowd followed by our national anthem. This was my third year judging the projects and the first thing that I noticed and mentioned to my judging partner was that it appeared to be only about half of the number of displays compared to previous years. But a lack of displays did not have any effect on the keen and eager students who worked hard the past three months on their presentations. I had the privilege throughout the morning to judge five projects and each project was considerably different and the skills of each student varied. The most impressive project/presentation that I evaluated was a grade 5 Maquinna student by the name of Sierra Scott who chose Viola Desmond as her subject. I was amazed that this student was only in grade 5 as she spoke so well and her presentation was flawless. EDITOR’S NOTE: Viola Desmond was a Canadian civil rights activist and business woman. In
1946, she challenged racial segregation in a cinema in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. Following our judging responsibilities, a buffet lunch was provided and again this year it was amazing. Sometimes I think that the lunch at the Heritage Fair is the highlight of the day but that is only my love for good food speaking. After lunch, I headed out to the Alberni Valley Regional Airport where a field trip for the students was planned and organized by my good friend Bill Cove. The student participants, teachers, and escorts ate their lunch outside the Alberni Flying Club hangar and then they toured Coulson's Aviation 727 jet, and a few vintage aircraft including: Andy Wallace's Stinson 108 (manufactured in 1946), Kevin Hull's home built RV6, Guido LePore's super cub, and the Qualicum Beach Cessna 172. The students loved the aircraft but the four skydivers from Skydive Vancouver Island in Qualicum Beach stole the show. They jumped from their aircraft at about five thousand feet and expertly landed in and around a bunch of screaming, excited onlookers. Thanks to Gord Gauvin, the owner and Jump Master who brought the team to Port Alberni. The jumpers are now the heroes of all those who witnessed the precision jumping. The team took time to chat, answer questions, and share "high fives" with all the kids. Aside from thanking the "master mind" of the airport activities, Bill Cove, I have to thank Mark Fortune, the Tofino/Port Alberni Airport Superintendent, who made things easy for everyone all day long and also, a big thank you to Loretta Parkinson, a long time lady pilot and member of the flying club. I understand that Loretta supervised the clean-out of the flying club hangar in preparation for the big day. Finally, thank you to the Forestry Service for the real life demo of a fire call-out.. we hope it went well. Give Bill a project and he'll run with it... what a great day for all of those in attendance!
by a volunteer judge
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Water Safety and Your Dog
By. Dr. Angela Damant, B. Sc., D.V.M.
We all love to go to lakes, rivers, pools and the ocean when it starts to get warm and our dogs do too. Everyone thinks that dogs are natural swimmers but they aren’t! It is true that dogs will instinctively tread water if they fall in — it’s called dog paddling – but that isn’t the same as knowing how to swim. All dogs should be properly introduced to water and should always be supervised when around it.
1) The first, most crucial step when considering taking your dog for a swim is obedience
training, because a dog who disobeys you on land will definitely defy you in the water.
2) Start slow. Not all dogs are good swimmers and not all dogs like to swim. Begin in the
shallows and get in the water with your dog.
3) Don’t ever force your dog into the water or throw them in.
This will ensure that they will be frightened next time they
try to swim and it will slow their learning.
4) Preserve a life. Always have your dog in a life preserver.
5) Make sure that your dog stays close. It might seem like
your dog can swim forever but they get tired too and can
drown. They also can get cold - especially in the ocean.
6) Don’t let your dog drink swimming water. The chlorine in pools is higher than in
drinking water, fresh water has many parasites like Giardia, and the salt in ocean water is
not good for your dog.
7) Once you are done with swimming make sure to rinse off your dog. Chlorine and salt are
very irritating to the skin.
8) It is a good idea to dry out their ears too. Make sure to only use a solution for the ears
from your veterinarian.
9) Watch out for wildlife. Certain species like otters and beavers can be very aggressive
around dogs and have been known to inflict severe bites.
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10) If you have to, keep your dog on a long lead for safety.
11) Be careful around currents. Just like us, if there
is too strong a current, dogs can get swept away.
12) Invest in learning some pet CPR- just in case.
13) Keep in mind that a wet dog is a heavy dog so
it could be difficult to pick them up out of the water.
I hope that these tips help you and your dog have a safe and fun water season. For more information contact your local veterinarian. P
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ECHOES IN THE ICE: FINDING
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a northwest passage and to decode the
mystery of the Franklin expedition of 1845.
Explorers have been searching in the Arctic
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and often, tragedy.
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The gravel crunches under my feet
As the stones are forced against each other
Grinding.
A drop of sweat rolls down my brow
And I squint up into the bright sun.
Blue sky
Dotted with white
Then there is a shadow.
I flinch reflexively
And then I see it.
The eagle
Black and white
Flying so close that I could almost touch her shining wings.
I stop, holding my breath.
She perches on a branch above me.
A proud silhouette in the glare.
One golden eye stares down
And I wonder what she thinks of me.
The majestic bird flaps her wings once.
Don’t go!
But she was only getting comfortable.
Settling back against the green fir tree
One long orange leg stretches out.
I catch a glimpse of brutally sharp talons.
But killing is not what she has in mind.
Scratching her bright white head, she pauses
Looking ridiculous with her feathers all ruffled.
I laugh.
She shakes her head as if to join me.
For a precious moment time stops
And I am one with nature
Sharing the warm air with this wild creature.
Born of wind and waves and death.
Bird of prey
Bird of song
Bird of summer.
She finishes her grooming and with a
silent sigh
Lifts off her perch.
Sending the branch swaying.
I watch until she is a mere speck
then move on
Feeling strangely elated
As if I was the one who could fly.
The Encounter
by. A. R. Damant
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WHAT’S UP
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Fall 2018
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BEST ROSES
Try ‘Ruby’ above for a low
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doing well in our area – from the
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Flower Carpet roses are now widely
available. Try ‘Pink Supreme’
‘Living Easy’ and ‘Easy Going’ are
the best floribundas for coastal
gardens. One is a brilliant orange,
the other a soft yellow.
‘Julia Child’ is a yellow, award
winning floribunda that smells like
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‘Elina’ is a creamy pale yellow tea
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HOW TO CARE FOR
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Roses need to be deep watered
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Regular feedings of an organic rose
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good dressing of composted manure
twice a year
Rose bushes need to be mulched
Regular deadheading will produce
more flowers so remove dead
blooms
Apply organic soil conditioners to
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