Fwd: Strawbale Building Presenatation

Date: Wed, 06 Feb 2002 19:25:30 -0400
To: sust-mar@chebucto.ns.ca, jdollerhead@mta.ca
From: Anna Kirkpatrick <akrkptr@mta.ca>
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>The Mount Allison University Sustainable Residence Initiative and 
>Geography Department invite you to an information evening on strawbale 
>building. Kim Thompson, Nova Scotia bale builder and straw building 
>pioneer will be presenting a slide show and facilitating an interactive 
>discussion Monday, February 11, 7pm in Crabtree Auditorium, Mount Allison 
>University. Kim built the first permitted two-story load bearing bale home 
>in Canada, in Ship Harbour, Nova Scotia, and is recognized internationally 
>for her experience in the strawbale building field.. All are welcome, 
>admission is free. More information contact Sarah 536-5157 
><mailto:slbrks@mta.ca>slbrks@mta.ca.
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>Please forward this to anyine you feel might be interested...many 
>thanks!!  Hope to see you there,
>
>Sarah



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