$1 inc GST MINI MARVELS Miniaturemodelling hasa homeonBowen PAGE 7 WINNIPEGTO BOWEN: New fire truck completes long journey PAGE 3 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 VOL. 48 NO.32 BIUndercurrent BowUndercurrent www.bowenislandundercurrent.com .50 WITHA LITTLE HELP FROM HIS FRIENDS: The adult tricycle races were oneofthe highlights of Bowfest...but the kids weren’t about to let the grownups have all the fun. Many an adult,including Andrew Leonard,werehelpedoverthe finish line by these enthusiastic youngparticipants at Saturday’sfestival. There was lotsofenthusiasmatall events,including the worldfamous Slug Races for people who enjoy their racingata somewhat slowerpace. For more news and more photos, check outPages8-9. /AlexKurial photo
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Muni election kicks off with mayorhopefuls
ALEX KURIAL Editor Bowen’selection season is off andrunning as two candidates puttheirname forward for mayoron Tuesday. August 30 wasthe firstday to declareintentions to seekone of theisland’spolitical rolesupfor grabsduringthe Oct. 15 election: mayor, councillor, andIslands Trusttrustee. Shortly after nominations opened at 9am, oneofBowen’scurrent councillors announcedshe would be takingashot at the mayorship “Here’stoagoodcampaignperiodfor all candidates andour community,”wrote MaureenNicholson, whoiscurrently servingher second termasmunicipalcouncillor. Nicholsonsaysshe arrivedatthe decision after alot of reflection. “I wasconcernedabout someone inexperiencedcomingintothe role at this time.I alsofelt given what needs to be doneinthe comingtermthat Iwas theright person forthe job,”she says Laterinthe afternoon competition surfaced as Andrew Leonard, who runs professional coaching organizationThe PhoenixLoop, announcedhetoo wasthrowinghis hatinthe mayoralrace
A2 • bowenislandundercurrent.com Thursday, September 1, 2022 BowenIslandMunicipalHall 981ArtisanLane BowenIsland,BC V0N1G2 Hours:8:30am-4:30pm MondaytoFriday Closedstatutoryholidays Phone: 604-947-4255 Fax: 604-947-0193 Email: bim@bimbc.ca Website: BowenIsland Municipality Find usonFacebook bowenislandmunicipality.ca/subscribe Subscribeto our mailing list September1,2022 Contact Bowen Island Municipality www.bowenislandmunicipality.ca Events AllCouncilmeetingsareopen tothepublictoattendin personorelectronically, unlessnotedotherwise. September26, 2022 6:15 pm RegularCouncilMeeting PAID ADVERTISEMENT Municipal Hall isclosed onMonday MunicipalHallisclosedonMonday,September5forthe statutoryholiday. OurregularhoursareMondaytoFriday,8:30amto4:30pm excludingstatutoryholidays. www.bowenislandmunicipality.ca/contact-us Dogs onbeaches Pleaseensurethateveryonecanenjoythebeach.Keepyour dogundercontrolandwithin3metresofyouatalltimes.Do yourdoodiligenceandcleanupafteryourdog. Bowen IslandRecycling Depot(BIRD) BIRDisclosedonallstatutoryholidays 2022 GeneralLocal Election Candidates Thenominationperiodforcandidatesisnowopenuntil4:00 pmonFriday,September9,2022 Ifyou’rethinkingofrunningforMayororCouncil,pleasebook anappointmentwiththeChiefElectionOfficertofileyour nominationdocumentsbeforethedeadline. www.bowenislandmunicipality.ca/election-candidates Candidate List Whoisrunning? Candidateinformationwillbepostedtothewebsiteaseach candidatefilestheirnominationdocuments.Checkhere regularly: www.bowenislandmunicipality.ca/candidates Work Opportunity-The Count TheChiefElectionOfficerisseekinginterestedpersonsto workduringthecountforthe2022GeneralLocalElectionbeing heldonSaturday,October15,2022 When:Saturday,October15,20228:00pmtoapprox.11:00pm Where:BowenIslandCommunitySchoolGym, 1041Mt.GardnerRoad What:$30/hr4hr.max Ifyouareinterestedinthisworkopportunity,pleasecontact theChiefElectionOfficer. HopeDallas,ChiefElectionOfficer 981ArtisanLane,BowenIsland,BCV0N1G2 Email:Election2022@bimbc.ca Phone:604-947-4255x229 Fax:604-947-0193 2022 GeneralLocal Election September9,2022 4:00 pm Nominationperiodends September16, 2022 Lastdaytowithdrawfrom beingacandidate September17, 2022 to October 15, 2022 Campaignperiod October 5, 2022 8:00 am 8:00 pm AdvanceVoting@Municipal Hall October 15, 2022 8:00 am 8:00 pm GeneralVotingDay@BICS October 19, 2022 4:00 pm Declarationofofficialresults
“You have to payalot moreattention to the dynamics of howa council is working, and the dynamicsofhow acommunity is working. So notions of well-beingand collaboration and clarity, and most importantly communication, aresuper importantinthe mayoralrole,” she says MaureenNicholson andAndrew Leonardwerethe first to announcetheircandidaciesformayorAug.30.
“I thinkthiscomingtermisgoingtobereally inter estinginterms of organizational relationships with the IslandsTrust andwithMetroVancouver,” she says, pointingtoseveral reviewsthe organization hasrequested includingalook at the Islands TrustAct,policystatement, andpotential new governancecommittee
Candidate puzzle fills in its first pieces
Nicholson says hercampaignwill focus on three major areas, the firstbeingaddressingBowen’smanyin-progress capitalprojects. “Weneed to complete the capital projects that we have underway. And we need to do that in afiscally responsible and transparentway,” she says. “Finish what we’vestarted, fulfill the promisethatwas putforward over acouple of councils for thosecapital projects.Some of them arecomingtoa close (firehall)… and the other projects need to gettoa happyclosure,” adds Nicholson. Thecouncillor says another priority is to update Bowen’sOfficial Community Plan, which waslastconstructedmorethanadecadeago.“There’sbeen alot of turnoverofpeople in the communityinthat time, so Ithink we need to talk with eachother aboutwhat we want the island to be andcomeupwitha plan that reflects who the island is now, and wherewewanttogo,” says Nicholson. In addition, Nicholsonwants to pursue alternativesourc es of revenuetopropertytaxes to takefinancial pressure off owners.She mentions the Municipal and Regional District
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“I’ve had so many inspiring, enlightening, and gener ousconversationsabout ourisland and community so far.I’m really lookingforward to allthosethat arecoming, and usingthis campaign as adriverfor engagement. Theenthusiasm is there,”wrote Leonardonline (Note* We were unable to crosspaths with Leonard for an interview by presstime.We’ll be doing an interview with himlater this week.)
Tax, Tourism Tax, and inclusion within the Islands Coastal Economic Trustaspotential new sources Nicholson is also puttingher name forward forone of the twotrustee positions with Islands Trust. She’ll have to be successful in her bid for mayortohavea shot at the role,astrusteesmust also be electedtoa municipal position.
“I think Iwould be both interested andable to contributetothat discussion. Theother piece is the parkatCapeRoger Curtis is goingtorequirea lot of attention and knowledgeofhow the park system works, which Ithink Ihaveafter servingonthe Parks Committeefor eightyears,” adds Nicholsononwhat will surely be one of Bowen’smosttalked aboutissues in the upcomingyear “Comingout rightatthe beginningofthe nomination period,Ithink that there’sa degree of clarity and leadership required of amayor,” says Nicholson on her decision to declareearly. Butshe acknowledges,“Ithink I mayhavetobemoreproactiveinengagingwith specific groups,” in reference to her council campaign strategy of puttingthe focus on showing up to events she was invitedto.
“Sometimes people think the mayorhas alot moresay than councillors.But the mayorhas onevote, like all the other councillors.”
BowenIslandFireRescuewelcomed the arrivaloftheirnew Pumper Truck last Friday afternoon, Aug. 26. Randy Arnott, KevinToewsand retired firefighterBob Robinson drove thetruckhereallthewayfromWinnipeg.Arnott,whohasbeenwiththedepartmentmore than41years,receivedthehonoursofdrivingthetruckofftheferrytoitsnewhomeatthe newFireHallonMillerRoad./AlexKurialphoto Pump it Up! HAPPY LABOUR DAY! Amessagefromyour local MLA JORDAN STURDY MLA|WESTVANCOUVER SEATOSKY 604-894-9403 Jordan.Sturdy.MLA@leg.bc.ca JordanWestVanSeatoSky @jordansturdy Jordan Sturdy Thank youtoall of theworkers whose contributionscontinue to shape our province.
Nicholson concludesthat amayor’s ultimateresponsibility is to connect with council and the community.
Common sense ferryapproach Bravo Bowfest!
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TreatingBowen cars/passengers thesame as the other traffic is absurd
LETTERS TOTHE
Thelineup of all ferry traffic today, (Wednesdayafternoon,August24), backeduponthe highwaypastthe Caulfeild exit causinganextremely dangerous situation, as well as frayed tempers Ahighpercentage of the cars in this lineup which were headingtoBowen could easilyhavebeendivertedtothe Village cut-off and then shuffledoff to ourusual journeydownthe shoulder and making ournormaltrip. Butno, we were required to wait in the highwaylineup,trips delayed, kids boilinginthe sun, cars runningout of gas, groceries overheating, and cursingheardall over the lowermainland. Ignoringthe fact that severalofthe Bowenferries sailedhalf full. Absurdities likethis areeasily cured Pleaseemail (now) to ……….……….. at BC Ferries and ask for common sensetobe implemented, savingmoneyand tempers andeasingthe increasing stresses we find ourselves in today.
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-Tarrnie Williams Bowen’er PS -Will thesesortofeventsbeheightenedorlessenedifthe proposed park happens???
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What aparty! Many thankstothe volunteers who put on aterrific Bowfest. Theshortand sweetparade,the “Olympicstyle” tricycle races and stilt walking, the tugof war, a can of Riley’s Sip and Tell Cider, Meadowbrook BBQchicken on ahot dog bun, and dancingwithfriends to the fabulous BlackMolly helped me shakeoff twoyears of Covid chagrin. Maythis comingtogether in fun lead to deepconversations around howwewanttolivetogether as acommunity.
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Dear fellowBowen’ers, We all grumble,I’m sure, aboutthe occasionalscrew-ups with the ferry not meetingits scheduledsailingtimes.In reality, we areincredibly fortunateto have as many sailings as we do,and at what is clearly asubsidised price Howeverthat is no excusetoignore the realities of life and apply some common sensefixes,easily implemented, to an otherwise complicated system of schedulingand loading.
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Ellen and the choir an opportunity to dig into details and apply afine tooth comb to some of ourpieces.Duringthe week of the lead up to ourconcert, we will also practice on Monday, December5 and Friday, December9
After twoyears of tryingeverything from carchoirs to Zoom practices,it gives us greatpleasuretoannounce that the BowenIsland Community Choir is returningthis fall with regular practices leadingtoa Christmasconcerton December10. Directedbythe stellar Ellen MacIntosh for over 20 years,the BICC is aSATB(soprano, alto,tenor,bass) choir that swells to fiftyorfifty-five voices.Noauditions arerequired.All you need is aloveofsingingand awill ingnesstolearn avariedrepertoireof choral music- from pop to jazz to folk to classical. Thechoir is open to all over 15 and although beingabletoread musicisa bonus, it is not necessarily a pre-requisite This year,weare very excitedto have Laurie Beesting join us as our accompanist.Thank you Laurie for steppingintothis crucial role.Weare so grateful Ourpractices areonWednesdaynights from 7:30 til 9:00, although we askfolks to arrive at 7:15 in order to getsettledand be readytosingby7:30. Thefirstpractice of the fall session will be on Wednesday, September21atCates Hill Chapel at 661 Carter Road. Each choir session features twoextra practices.The first one is on Saturday, October 22 and the second is Saturday, November 26 Both runfrom1pmto4pmgiving
CommunityChoir returns in-person
It is with heavy hearts that we said goodbye to aperson who welcomed you with abear hug, talked to you for far too long and helped you with whatever you needed. Aman who was ahuge part of the Bowen Island community for 81 years, Lloyd Harding.
Aprivate family service will be held at alater date.
This is affectionately known as “Spit and Polish Week”sowhen concerttime comes-weare guaranteed to shine! To mask or not to mask?The board of the choir hasdecided, based on surveying previous choir members, that masks will be based on apersonal choice and will be optional. If the safety protocolschange, we will followthe requirements and guidelines as laid outbythe Provincial Health Services Authority. Many of us knowthe joythat singing brings.And in thesechallenging days we believe it is moreimportant than ever to gather and make ajoyful noise. So,pleaseconsider joiningthe Bowen Island Community Choir this fall. The EarlyBirdregistration feeis$125.00 if paid by September10. Theregular feeis$150.00 and canbe paidatthe firstpractice on Wednesday, September21. Fees canbee-transfered to bowenislandcommunitychoir@gmail. com If e-transfer is not yourpractice,please be in touch with us at this email address and we canmakeother paymentarrange ments It is oursincere hope that we will see many new and familiar facesin September. Until then, enjoythe last few sips of summer Lorraine Ashdown,onbehalfof Ellen MacIntoshand the BowenIsland Community Choir Board.
bowenislandundercurrent.com •A5Thursday, September 1, 2022 LORRAINE ASHDOWN
We hadsomeamazingresponse for ourpollonthe proposed Cape RogerCurtis park andcampground.180 votes!All thosevotes and surprisingly we endedupwith atie for most selected answer, at 30 percenteach,betweenpeople who areeager for moredetails,and thosewho would look forward to aparkbut arehesitant aboutthe overnightcamping. Aquarter of voters arebig fans aboutall aspects of the proposal, while 15 percentofpeople would rather seethe ideataken somewhereelse. It is going to be averyexcitingtopic to watch in themonths ahead as moreand moredetails are fleshedout.Thanks so much to everybodywho participated in ourpoll! -Alex
Lloyd Harding March 22, 1941 -August 23, 2022
In 1934 Douglas and Maud Harding along with their five children arrived on Bowen Island as part of aVeteran land grant program. Douglas Harding was employed to the road crew. Apiece of land was purchased in the valley. In 1941 Lloyd Harding was brought home to Bowen Island. This land continued to be part of Lloyd’s life, where he raised his own children, until his last day when he peacefully slipped away from this world at home surrounded by his family. Gone on aTuesday, “firehall night”. He was quietly escorted off the island by aline of fire trucks with lights flashing. All of these trucks he had driven onto the island. A fitting and respectful tribute to aman who gave the majority of his life to the Bowen Island Volunteer Fire Department and its community.
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From walking trails to dirt roads to paved roads Lloyd lived afull life through many decades of change on Bowen Island. When he was 19 he signed onto the volunteer Fire Department and continued that commitment until his health stopped him from attending Tuesday night fire practices in 2019. He gave nearly 60 years of service to our community. Lloyd worked as asmall engine mechanic for 25 years in North Vancouver at Dillingham/Vanpile. He took early retirement and opened up Harding Repairs from his garage. He was blessed to have four children, eight grandchildren,three great grandchildren and a50year marriage to Dale. You often heard Lloyd before you saw him, apositive man with afeisty spirit. Aperson who was willing to stop everything to help another. Always fixing something from apile of parts sprayed throughout the property. If you needed something Lloyd probably had it hiding somewhere with astory to go with it. He will be greatly missed for his wealth of mechanical knowledge, larger than life personality and his generous nature. For those of you who knew Lloyd we ask you to take amoment the next time you fire up an engine to remember aman who loved this community till his last day.
Thefamily would like to thank all of the home care staff,DrSchloegl and friends who were involved with care and support over the last few years.
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TheLibrarywill be closed Sunday,September4,inlieuof Labour Day. We will be open Saturday, September3,12-4 pm and Tuesday, September6,10am-5 pm as usual. Saturday, September10 BookDonations at theLibraryAnnex Friends of the Libraryvolunteersare acceptingdonations of clean, good condition used books andDVDs. Donations toward ourbooksales canbebrought to the LibraryAnnex startingat1 pm until the volunteers’bins arefull (no later than 3pm). Thelibrarycannot accept donations outside of this donation date and time.Please do notleave donations outside the Libraryatany time Avolunteer will pre-screen yourdonations while you wait and will accept thosethat meet donationguidelines Donors will need to take backany items that do not meet the guidelines We thank everyone who donates books fortheir contribution—yourbooks help raisefunds for the Librarythrough booksales! Monday,September12 Tir-na-nogTheatreSchoolbegins2022/2023CourseSeason. Ages 6years to senior.For further information contact ~ Tir-na-nogtheatre@shaw.ca Thursday, September15 Thursday Art Group 9:30to11:30am-TAGmeetseveryThursdaystartingSept.15at Collins Hall.Find like minded Artists &Creatives.Wepaint, draw &sketchin all mediums.Plus,periodically have workshops.Free for the month of September, then $30 for eachmonth after that (to help paythe rent of the Hall). Contactshannonrondeau@shaw.ca or marie@marieneys.com for moredetails Friday, September16
Storytime at theLibrary Annex Afreedrop-in programofstories and songsfor 2-4 year-olds and their caregivers! Fridaysat10:30 am BowenLibrary Annex Sept 16-Dec 9(no Storytimes on Sept 30 &Nov 11 statutoryholidays) Find outabout current COVID-19HealthOrders and how theyapply to libraryprograms Sunday, September25 AndrewWright -Author Talk Conservation and documentaryphotographer, Andrew S. Wright, presents on and shows photos from his mostrecentbook, ThePelican’sParadise: PreventingExtinctions This bookisacollection of field reportsfrom fiveislands Andrewvisited with Island Conservation: Gwaii Haanas,Canada; Okinoshima, Japan;Kaho’olawe,Hawaii; PalmyraAtoll, Northern Line Islands,South Pacific; Isla Floreana and Seymour Norte, Galapagos. IslandConservation activelypreventsextinctions by removinginvasive species and researchingthe effects of invasive species removalonisland settings. This program is presentedbyBowen IslandPublic Libraryand BowenIslandFood Resilience Society. WeekendUpdate Nectar Yoga on thePier (beside theferry) 10:15 am.$15, pre-register at nectaryoga.ca Drop-in space maybe available BowenIslandFarmers Market Bowen Island Community School 10 am to Noon every Saturday. Last moments of aBowen sunset./ Alex Kurial photo 9:05 -except 9:20 pm
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Lucian’sclientsvaryfromart collectors to museums andshipping companies;heworks in the space between artistand engineer/architect Notmanycan navigatethatspace, it is excitingtosee what could come about in this shop Scratch artisthe basis to allthe models built,every piece is one of a kind.Models arebuilt outofmaterialsasdiverseasexotic woods, brass, copper... all formedtominiaturized dimensions basedoninternational standards.Often, as is the case with this battleship,original blueprints are used in the constructionphase From miniaturizedrivets,chains and anchors to wooden planking, masts and decks, the skill to work with all thesematerials is to be seentobe believed.The skills to work at this level hasbeena 40 year journeyand by the looks of his shop therewillbemore projects in the wing. Or should Isay sea. Modeling wasverypopular when Iwas young. Whether it wastrains, boatsorplanes, gettingthat model boxfor abirthdaywas apresent few kids would not love.Timeshave changed andpartofthe reason Ihave beenwriting aboutmodels is because it is sadtosee the lossand declining interestin modeling. Ispoke with BobDowney andBryon Calverleyofthe former Nanaimo Boat Modellers Association who lamentthe current state of modeling. Some of these workswillwindupinthe trash,saysBryon. Iwas oneofthe youngermembers, says Bobatthe ageof80yrs.Both talk aboutthe need for instantgratification in youngergenerations,so you cansee whyayounger generation would not be tookeentobegin amod elingproject that couldlast1-4 years Technology hasalsochanged, 3D printingbeingagood example.Artists like Lucian do usethesemodern daytools, butthat precision hand work is just not there. Lucian refers to the artasa meet ingofGrace,Precision and Miniature. TheclubinNanaimohas pretty much folded,the futureofmodeling beyond aniche artformdoesnot look good,but it is tough to predict with changesintechnologyand possibly aneed for future youths to become moreconnectedtothe physical if that could change Whowouldhavepredicted the return of vinyl records,myson has an entirecollection. Lucian is just anotherexample of ourdiverseartis tic community producingunique art work.Whether the artwill bounce back or spur on anew artformonly time will tell.
Lucian Ploias with his current miniatureprojectathis Bowenworkshop.Ploias is constructinga16footbattleship,whichwilltakeyearstocomplete./Submittedphoto
Besidesthe incredible natureon Bowen, ourlarge artisticcommunity is sure to come in aclose second as a feature that sets us apartfrommany communitiesinBC. Iwrote an articleawhile backon model buildingand the loss of that artasdifferentgenerations takeup new formsofart.Ivisitedanumber of model train builders butdidn’t find anyonthe island. Rightinour community therehappened to be ahighly skilled model producer though,Ijust hadtolookbeyond trains, to ships Lucian Ploias is alongtime Bowen residentwho occupies aunique profession in Canada,hebuildsmodel ships, not as ahobbybut as aprofes sion. On arecentvisit to his shop on island you getanappreciation for the uniqueness and skill that comesout of his modest workspace It is abit tightwhich is largely due to Lucian’slatest project, one of his largestmodels,astunningbattleship.The hull made of rivetedmin iaturizedaluminium sidings,planked wood decksand at alength of 16 feet is atruly impressivesight. Themodel will takehim 3to4 years to complete Theattention to detail, scale and material sure putmyearly dayattempts at model buildingintoperspective. Glueonhands, paintsplashedall over the place,not aprettysight. Isure wouldn’t want to financiallyrely on my modeling skillset to earn aliving.
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SARAH HAXBY Slug Race Official/Bowfest
This year’s BowfestCountry Fair was abig hit with monstrouszucchinis, over adozen fantastic Lego designs and the slug races beingsopopular we addedafourthrace,provingthat one of theoldest Bowfesttraditions is still as popular as ever! We’vebeenracing slugs on BowenIsland since 1977(or possibly even longer, if morehistorical evidence is unearthed. Note: if you have anyhistoricalphotos or Bowfest posters,orrecords of the earlies festivals,pleaseshare them,asI am work ingoncompilingahistoryofthe festival-thank you.) Bo the Banana Slug is themascot of Bowfest and he invites people to slow down to island time and have funatthe community festival which is created by community volunteers for the community! Thetheme of theLego design contest wasthe same as the parade: animals,and over adozen youth par ticipatedinthe Lego design contest. Over seventyvotes from fair-goersof all ages were tallied andthe slug themed designswon the hearts of the public and the most voteswith Amaya O.’s ‘Bowen SlugRace’ design taking firstplace, Kellan’s‘Slug’<in garden camouflage> took second place,and Tommy’s‘Toothless the Dragon’ being awardedthirdplace.Thank you also to James, Zac, Tom, Paisley, Rua, Saxon, Arlo,Lachlan andMakai for contribut ingLegodesigns.Everyone took home ribbons to commemoratethe day.
Livea and Lochlan S. placed 1st and 2nd in the Youth Zucchini /Schallenge. heana Stevenson photo
Bowfest 2022: Afull lineup of eventsasthe island’ssignatureevent returns
Thirty-two slugs raceddownthe trackand theslug-jockey race teams and throngs of slug-race fans cheered on the Banana and Blackslugs (no Leopardslugs were broughttothe races this year). Thelength of each slug race mirrors the length of aferry ride to Bowen -roughly twenty minutes, and the slug races aremuch better at maintaininga schedule!
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Thefirstracewas wonbyHenry’s slugnamed Sherbert, who wasnotably the only slug of the daytocross the finish line.Sherbert wonina respectable,but not record-breaking14minutes.Congratulations to all the partici-
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pants.And please note, as always: all of the slugs at the slug races were carefully returnedtothe wilds of Bowenafter the races which areall held in fun.
Thank you to allthe participants in this year’s CountryFair Contests, aBowfest-tradition whichwas made possiblethis year thanks to the event’s sponsors,the dedicated Bowfest orga nizers and the mother-daughter duo SarahHaxby andHelen Wallwork, as well as assistance from youth artist HannaFlorendo and her marvellous ceramic slug creations
Biggest(heaviest)Zucchini Contest 1st Place Home Farm’s Julia Van Walraven grew a9.5 monster squash with the help of Qurban Naismith 2nd Place Liam E.,8.5lb 3rdPlace Barking Raven’sDavid Griffiths, 5.7lb Youth 1st Place LiveaS., 5.5lb 2nd Place LochlanS., 5lb 3rdPlace Erin T.,Chevy C.,2.5lb Slug Race #1, 2:30pm 1st Place Sherbert, racedbyHenry 2nd Place Muffin racedbyEllen 3rdPlace Louisville Slugger racedby Kevin &Co.tiedwith Unicorn racedby Aveline Slug Race#2, 3:00pm 1st Place SirSluggerson III racedby Isaac 2nd Place Professor Slughorn raced by Olive& Avery 3rdPlace OscarracedbyCali Slug Race#3, 3:30pm 1st Place Slorgthe Destroyerraced by Anna 2nd Place Bobthe Slug racedbySaxon 3rdPlace JoeracedbyLachlan SlugRace#4, 4:00pm -themost sluggish race on record, with not asingle slug making past thestarting numbersonthe race track! 1st Place Jelly racedbyFaith 2nd Place Turboraced by Cayden 3rdPlace Rainbowracedby Courtney Honorable mention to Racer,Chloe, MysteryMachine,NoBrand Name Slug, Blackberry,Fernie, Hold TheSalt,Snail, KosmosisJones ‘Kozmo’, Super Slug, Comet,KFC Beals, Sluggy, Little Slugger, Jellybean, Moldy Banana,Grossers, Banana,Cornelius,FoodFor Thought, and all the other slugs that raced!
AmayaOnqa wasthe winner of the Lego contest,asvoters lovedher ‘Bowen Slug Race’recreation. /Jess Onqa photo
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A12• bowenislandundercurrent.com Thursday, September 1, 2022 HILARYBUTLER BowenIslandRotaryClub What agreat dayitwas! The12th annual RotaryRun for Rwanda introducedthe BowfestDay with aflourish.Every year hasits particular highlights and this year was no exception. Thereweresomanyfamilies outrunningand walkingtogether in the 5K run/walk –parents and their children, grandparents and dogs –everyone hadagreat time,and once again the weather smiledonus. Results(with times) and photos of absolutely everyone aretobefound on the KomeraCanadawebsite, komeracanada.ca buthere arethe highlights: Kids’1.5 run: lstgirlEmily Champoux;1st boy: AveryTourand 5K Women: lst:Rebecca Johnstone; 2nd: Holly Watts; 3rd: MariaTurnbull 5K Men: lst: OscarRyan; 2nd: Conlan Openshaw;3rd:Jacob McKinnon GirlsUnder 12:Mabel Butler Gutelius;BoysUnder 12: Kellan Turnbull, Hayden Bristow 10K Women: 1st: Leanne Arnison2nd: ClaireLevertonand PamMatthews 10K Men: lst: Colin Kerr; 2nd: Aaron Andersen; 3rd: Conner Froese Many thanks to ourvolunteers and to ourfinancial sponsors:Presman Wealth,Frits de Vries,Dr. Gloria Chao,Bowen Island Properties,BarbaraWahler,Allard& Amanda Ockeloen; to ourprize sponsors:Kintec, USSC, Phoenix,Cates Pharmacy,Lululemon; and finally, ouredibles sponsors:SnugCoveGeneralStore, Ruddy Potato,SnugCafé, Artisan Eats and Savary IslandPie Co Thankstothesesponsors,togenerousdonors and to participants in the run/walk, we areable to raisesubstantial funds for ourcharity, KomeraCanada, that supports young women in their efforts to complete their education in ruralRwanda.The Rotary Club of BowenIsland is grateful to you all! RewardingRun forRwanda TheHarrisonfamilycrossesthefinishlinetogether. RobertBallantyne photos 10KwinnerColinKerrwithhisdaughters. 5KwinnerOscarRyan.
