Dear Editor,
Everyone waxed poetic at the August 9 wine tasting at the Bowen Beer & Wine Cellar, sponsored by the Bowen island Arts Council. BIAC received more than 20 entries to its Wine is Poetry Bottled contest, in which words about BC wine flowed eloquently. Congratulations to Julia Courtney and Cherie Westmoreland who won the most votes for their poems. Julia, the first place winner took home a lovely gift basket donated by Stoneboat Vineyards, while Cherie received glasses from the BC Wine Institute and a bottle of wine donated by the Bowen Beer & Wine Cellar.
Thanks to Jay Martinuk and Stoneboat Vineyards for the tasting, hosted by Paul Rickett and his son David. The arts council also applauds members of the public who donated more than $100 to the organization throughout the afternoon event. Thanks again Stoneboat, for donating the silent auction prize, which raised an additional $65 for the nonprofit. Finally, a toast to the Bowen Beer & Wine Cellar for organizing the event, and to all those who participating in the poetry contest, whether as scribes or fans.
Jacqueline Massey
Bowen Island Arts Council
