Penelope Johnson, left, presents a gift to Arvie and Bob Bourgeault at their final ‘Arts council Jam’ at the the Quail’s Nest centre.

Arvie told the story of how she joined in 1968 at a time when membership was dwindling and reflected on just how large and varied the Arts community has grown and prospered. Bob told the story about how the Quail’s Next was a yard for the highways department and how the Town obtained it for the arts community. Bob and Arvie leave Oliver for the coast to take up residence next month.

We will miss them both in many ways.