Opinion

I am a retired Naval Commander and Master Home Trade. My summertime home since 1931 has been the Pasley Island group in west Howe Sound.

Re: How I Got Here: Melanie Mason I liked Melanie Mason before; I like her even more now. I thought Melanie Mason was smart before; I think she’s even smarter now.

A new study, released by Statistics Canada, and reviewed by Hill Strategies Inc., underlines the direct and significant impact of arts and culture in Canada.

Last Saturday when in one of Bowen’s many community halls, the General Store, I was delighted to have Michael “FIX-IT” Segal express his appreciation for another very popular community amenity, our public golf course.

Last Saturday after yoga I had a small medical incident. The ambulance was called and arrived in 10 minutes.

On behalf of the Community Medical Clinic Society of Bowen Island, I would like to express our gratitude and admiration to two members of our board who recently stepped down at our AGM.

I‘d like to thank the many residents of Miller’s Landing who supported my daughter Quinn’s blackberry jelly stand. She raised $105 which she was very happy to take to the Credit Union and donate to CAWES.

Our first morning on Bowen in August 2010 was sunny. We stumbled out of bed and drifted jet-lagged down to the Cove, colliding with the bewildering procession of Bowfest.