Dear Editor
It was nice to see many areas and specific initiatives were reviewed by the Communities in Bloom (CIB) committee as part of the judging process that will give Bowen a provincial rating from “one to five”. I note with interest, while such diverse community amenities as the Cape Roger Curtis beaches and the recycling depot were reviewed, Sandy Beach and Mannion Bay were not included in the overall review process, which is not surprising.
As the CIB non-profit organization’s objective is to foster civic pride, environmental responsibility and beautification through community involvement, hopefully this time next year the iconic Mannion Bay and its beaches will qualify for consideration. With the continued leadership of council, BIM staff and the Friends of Mannion Bay there is no reason why those assets cannot make the review list.
Bruce Russell
