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April 2021 Belcarra’s Community Newspaper Volume 42 Issue 3 Page 2 The Belcarra Barnacle April 2021

Words from the Editor:

Welcome to your Community Newspaper! Published ten times yearly by Thank you all for your continuing support of your local THE BELCARRA BARNACLE. newspaper by sending us photographs and articles.

Our purpose is to inform and involve. Please remember that the deadline for submissions is the 20th of The Barnacle welcomes all contributions about our local the month! community.

If you would like to submit an article to the Editor, please Thanks to the residents who contribute, to the residents who be advised that your name will be listed as the author. proofread & to all residents who read the Barnacle!

We also reserve the right to edit for brevity, accuracy, clarity or taste. Michelle Montico, Editor (604 528 0659) Photos and original art will be returned if requested.

HOW TO REACH US: [email protected] Put submissions in the Barnacle Box outside the Village Office. Mail: The Belcarra Barnacle, 4084 Bedwell Bay Road, Belcarra, B.C. V3H 4P8.

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For Out of Town Delivery: ADVERTISING RATES: (Ads must be copy ready) The Belcarra Barnacle is available for mail, for $20.00 per year to cover mailing expenses. Please send cheque and mailing information. Per Month 5 Issues 10 Issues (In Advance) (In Advance) DEADLINE: The 20th of each month. Black and White VOLUNTEERS: Card (2” x 3”) $20 $75 $120 Editor: 1/4 Page $25 $90 $150 Michelle Montico 604 528 0659 1/2 Page $50 $200 $300 Advertising: Sandra Rietchel 604 931 4262 Colour Members: Treasurer and Distributor: 1 Page (Back Page) $225 $1000 $1900 Clive Evans 604 931 7396 1 Page (Centre) $200 $900 $1750

Nora Boekhout 604 937 1127 1/2 Page (Centre) $150 $700 $1400 Deborah Struk Bonni Marshall Isabel Wilson Classified ads are free for Belcarra Residents. Michele Babineau Please send ads by e-mail in PDF, jpeg, or tif format to [email protected] ON-LINE: www.belcarra.ca Sandra at 604 931 4262 or [email protected] April 2021 The Belcarra Barnacle Page 3

BELCARRA DIRECTORY IMPORTANT DATES

Belcarra Village Hall 604 937 4100 April 2nd Good Friday Belcarra Website www.belcarra.ca April 5th Easter Monday Block Watch Carol Drew 604 937 0143 Diana Drake 604 939 4946 Mar 22 - Apr 6th Spring Break. CRAB Dave Warren 604 939 3010 April 11th New Moon Vol. Fire Dept. Jay Sharpe 604 765 2944 April 12th Council Meeting jay.sharpe@anmore.com April 22nd Earth Day SVFD Recruitment: [email protected] April 26th Council Meeting RCMP - Non-Emergency 604 945 1550 or April 26th Super Full Moon 604 469 1599 May 10th Council Meeting

COVER ART Our front cover features a photograph submitted by Lorill Estar. ”Keith and Judy Evans were working out in their garden March 6th doing the typical pre Spring clean up. Buffy, their cat was outside for the first DATES FOR 2021 time in a long while. We captured this "moment in time" of Buffy keeping a All public meetings will be cancelled until watchful eye on her reflection in the further notice… front yard pond.” Do send your favourite local photos Please check Village website for more and artwork to the Barnacle. information. It is a pleasure to share them.

4084 Bedwell Bay Road [email protected] www.belcarra.ca Page 4 The Belcarra Barnacle April 2021

Sasamat Volunteer Firefighters Association

2021 SVFA Bursary

To all Anmore & Belcarra Grade 12 students. Amount of Bursary : $ 750

Criterion:

o Resident of Anmore / Belcarra o Available to students Graduating in 2021 and entering a Post Secondary Education program in the Area of : Fire / Police / Public Safety / Medical / Health-Care / Dental / Military / Social Service o Students must provide proof of enrollment in a post secondary program within one year. o 750 – 1000 word essay on the topic : “Why volunteering is important in my community”. o Reference(s) detailing any volunteer work hours completed. o 2 Letters of Reference from non-family members.

Dates to remember :

Your completed application must be received before the end of business, June 9, 2021 for consideration.

Additional information is available through Sasamat Volunteer Firefighters Association email : [email protected] April 2021 The Belcarra Barnacle Page 5

Sasamat Volunteer Firefighters Association

2021 SVFA Bursary Application

Student Name :

Address :

City :

Postal Code : Phone # :

Birthdate ( Year ) : School : ______

Post Secondary Plan : ( a brief description of what field you plan to study )

Name of post-secondary institution you have applied to :

Name of post-secondary institution you have been accepted by :

SVFA BURSARY CHECKLIST :

□ Resident of Anmore / Belcarra □ Essay included ( 750 – 1000 words )

□ Documented Volunteer Hours □ Willing to provide proof of enrollment

❑ 2 Reference letters ( non – family )

❑ Attach this Application and your support materials for return before June 9, 2021. Return completed package to Career Centre for Heritage Woods Students OR to your local Village Hall ( Anmore or Belcarra ) for all other Grade 12 students.

* Due to Covid restrictions ALL completed applications can be sent electronically to : [email protected] Page 6 The Belcarra Barnacle April 2021 April 2021 The Belcarra Barnacle Page 7

As your representatve in Victoria I’m here to help

Rick Glumac, MLA for Port Moody-Coquitlam

[email protected] | 604.417.0490 RickGlumacBC Page 8 The Belcarra Barnacle April 2021

Pay parking set to roll out at the By setting the hourly parking fee at $2, busiest regional park in the Tri-Cities Metro Vancouver is looking to balance crowd management without sacrificing equity, As people look for a safe and convenient said John McEwen, chair of Metro escape from COVID-19 hibernation, local Vancouver's Regional Parks Committee and parks have been flooded by hikers, dog mayor of Anmore. walkers and cyclists alike. "This is not a revenue generator. This is a Source: TriCity News.,Mar 9, 2021 11:13 AM traffic management tool," said McEwen. "We By: Stefan Labbé didn't want it to be more than a normal bus." As people look for a safe and convenient Parking fees will be invested back into the escape from COVID-19 hibernation, local park and help with the cost of policing. parks have been flooded by hikers, dog At Metro's other regional parks in the Tri- walkers and cyclists alike. Cities — including Colony Farm, Minnekhada But with many of those visitors come cars, so and yet to be opened Widgeon park — there many at times that last summer, Port Moody are no plans to introduce a pay parking and Belcarra shut down roadside parking in a scheme. McEwen said the regional body is bid to stave off crowds at Sasamat Lake and working with the city of Coquitlam to White Pine Beach. push accessing these parks through public Winter has done little to dampen park visitors. transit, a special shuttle and carpooling with Belcarra Regional Park, which includes current pandemic restrictions in mind. Sasamat Lake, saw a January surge of nearly This isn't the first time the regional body has triple the number of monthly visitors introduced pay parking at its parks. In some compared to those in the first month of 2020. of the busier Metro parks, like Pacific Spirit That’s prompted Metro Vancouver, which near UBC and at the base of Grouse oversees the regional park system, to roll out Mountain, pay parking is already in place. a new pay parking scheme at some of its Continued on Page 9 busiest parks. Seasonal pay parking at Belcarra will begin April 1 and extend until Sept. 30. Costing $2.00 per hour, the paid parking will have no time limit, confirmed a spokesperson for Metro Vancouver. No parking fees will be charged between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. April 2021 The Belcarra Barnacle Page 9

Continued from Page 8 With many parks already reaching capacity, Metro Vancouver is also planning to roll out securing more land and encouraging park- pay parking access at Lynn Headwaters goers to visit less explored parks will become Regional Park by March 29 in conjunction increasingly important, said McEwen. with the District of North Vancouver. "As more and more residential towers get "We had no idea the increased numbers we'd built, there's a huge demand on these parks," get through the pandemic," said McEwen, he said. "We need to secure more land.” pointing to Belcarra and Lynn Valley. Beyond the immediate public health crisis, m o v i n g t o p a y p a r k i n g i n t h e network's busiest parks will also contribute to the regional body's wider goal of reducing emissions from cars and managing demand from an influx of new Metro Vancouverites, a number that's expected to rise to a million new residents by 2050. Page 10 The Belcarra Barnacle April 2021

Stories From The Archives “One Tree Island [located immediately north of ‘Twin Islands’] is a very small island, Gold Islands Near The City covered by the ‘Lost Mine’ mineral claim. Twin Frank Bailey, M.E., Says Action Should Islands are covered by the ‘Twin No.1 and No. 2’ mineral claims. Racoon Island is covered by Be Taken To Develop Them the ‘Dot’ fractional mineral claim, the island

Researched By: Ralph Drew, Belcarra, BC, February 2021. comprising nearly four acres of land and is Source: Vancouver Daily Province, Saturday, December 2nd, situated three-quarters of a mile south-west 1933, page 34. of Twin Islands and three-quarters of a mile north-east of Jug Island, and about a mile Within ten miles of the Vancouver Post Office, there from ‘Woodlands’ to the west, and a mile from are a number of islands on which there is gold ore ‘Primrose Park’ [the name Bailey gave to his capable of being developed to produce millions of property at Farrer Cove] on the east shore dollars worth of yellow metal, according to Frank of the Inlet.” Bailey, M.E. [Mining Engineer]. “The radius is ten and one-half miles from the Mr. Bailey argues that the government of B.C. Vancouver Post Office. Most of the should take stalk of the existence of such gold assessment work has been done on Racoon deposits and bring about an arrangement under Island and a few feet below the surface these which many of the men at present unemployed iron sulphides of Bridge River and Cariboo [due to the 1930s ‘Great Depression’] could be form are exposed. It is estimated that given profitable work in those areas. Writing on the $30,000,000 lie between Racoon and Jug existence of those auriferous islands, Mr. Bailey Islands in iron sulphides. A six-foot by eight- says: foot shaft was started this summer [1933] and “The cretaceous mountains observed on each side about $500 worth of work was done on an of the North Arm [Indian Arm] of Burrard Inlet are outlay of $100 cash. No assays were too massive for penetration, but they are over- attainable at the surface, but a few feet in flowed on top of the old gold formation.” depth gave $1 per ton. At 200 feet in depth, “The North Arm of Burrard Inlet, being either $20 ore will be extracted.” gouged-out by glaciers or not being covered-up by the cretaceous rocks exposed to the east and Continued on Page 11 the west, hold the old gold formation for some miles in a north and southerly direction which are exposed on five different islands, namely, One Tree Island, Twin Islands, Racoon Island and Jug Island.” April 2021 The Belcarra Barnacle Page 11

Continued from Page 10 Notes: “Jug Island lies three-quarters of a mile th south-west of Racoon Island. On the island, 1. During the late part of the 19 -century and early part of the 20th-century, exploratory like Racoon Island, the basic and acidic rocks shafts were dug at various locations around are in contact, being parted by a few inches Indian Arm to determine if there were mineral of feldspar. In and under these diorites iron deposits worth mining. sulphides are exposed. A little way to the 2. In addition to the mining claims on the five east of Jug Island, thirty feet of quartz is islands as noted in the above newspaper article, there were also three mineral claims exposed with parallel bands of feldspar from registered in the Farrer Cover area: Lot 4056 one to six inches in width. No samples of (‘Waterline’ M.C.), Lot 4057 (‘Waterside’ either the quartz or feldspar were taken, nor M.C.) and Lot 4058 ― (Source: British any assays made, but a diamond drill would Columbia Archives, Call No. GR-0437, Series prove economic ore at depth. This bore hole 2, Quarter Section Survey Files, Box 23.) 3. World War One veteran Frank Bailey (1868‒ ought to be sunk for 1000 feet.” 1945) received a Dominion Government of “The Bridge River iron sulphides to the north Canada ‘Soldier Grant’ of 80 acres located are some 3000 feet in elevation above the about 100 meters north of Sasamat Lake on June 4th, 1919 (Source: Ibid.) Vancouver group and are handicapped like 4. Frank Bailey purchased Lot 3 (Plan 5175) at the Cariboo with extensive overhead Farrer Cove around 1920 (Source: Ibid.) expenses, such as transportation and climatic During the 1930s ‘Great Depression’, Bailey conditions, whereas the snow never stays on was on “Relief” (welfare) and had to travel to Racoon Island. A 200-foot shaft would Port Moody by foot to collect his relief payments. supply enough gold for the erection of a 5. There is a 6-foot-high horizontal shaft about small cyanide plant on Racoon Island.” 30 to 40 feet deep, just above sea level near Lot 4 (Plan 5175) in Farrer Cove, along with Mr. Bailey explains that preliminary steps for one that is filled-in. There is also an 8-foot the formation of a company to develop those vertical shaft on Racoon Island, dug in 1933, that is now filled-in with shrubs and water, and gold-bearing islands were taken some time another exploratory shaft on Twin Islands. ago, and a small amount of money raised. Further action by the parties backing the movement is meantime in abeyance. Portion of the ‘1929 Map of Burrard Inlet’ showing the seven islands of the Belcarra Archipelago: Boulder, Hamber, Jug, Racoon, Twin and One Tree Islands. See Page 12 for map 778-882-7275 [email protected] Sylvia Devlin https://gofund.me/36f531bf

In lieu of fowers or food trays, donatons can be made to the atached link which will be donated to Mental Health Research Department at mom’s alumni The University of Britsh Colum- bia.

It is with great sadness that I have to announce that Sylvia has passed away on April 8, 2021. She was a very devoted wife for me for the past 55 years and a much appreciated mother for my three children, Aaron, Allan and Christna. She loved her daughter-in-law Barbara (wife for Aaron), her son-in-law Kyle (husband for Christna), and her three Grandchildren Madelynn and James Reesor and Madison Devlin. Afer a strong fght to stay here with her family, that were her life, she will be free now from the pain she endured from the tough hand she was dealt in life with her health. She tried hard did the best she could. Sylvia with son Aaron –1970

Sylvia with Grandchildren – Sylvia and her family – April 2021 Maui 2007

Sylvia and her family –Big Island Hawaii 2018 Sylvia and daughter Christna—1980 Page 14 The Belcarra Barnacle April 2021

VILLAGE NEWS BELCARRA GARDEN CLUB Submitted by Les Bramley

Quips and Quotes If you have any gardening questions Submitted by Barbara Shelly or wish to become a member please “Beauty if immune to definition. contact us at. 604-937-7103. e mail When beauty is present, you know.” [email protected]

Black Swan Green by David Mitchell

Village of Belcarra CRAB 2 0 2 1 Resident Directories are ready ... if you haven't received your copy yet, please email [email protected] to make arrangements.

Cover page photo credit to resident Tim Holmes

looking back at Belcarra Park from the pier RESIDENT DIRECTORY in Belcarra Bay on a sunny winter’s day

2021

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CRAB is still seeking new directors and ideas CRAB CORNER to maintain and expand upon programs and events. Only prerequisites are energy, a few Submitted by Dave Warren spare hours and of course an ability to work with others of different personalities. Other desirable attributes but not absolutely Most of us survived the ides of March and necessary include planning, organizing and the medical discomfort that followed ST smiling. Enlist now to become a benefactor to Patrick’s day and some us managed a little our community. love on Valentines Day. Now as we approach the Easter long weekend CRAB is unable, due to COVID to offer neither the traditional Belcarra pancake breakfast nor Children’s Easter egg hunt at the park. Page 16 The Belcarra Barnacle April 2021

Belcarra Blockwatch Also: - do not rely on fencing to keep predators Submitted by Diana Drake and out. Cougars can jump over obstacles as Carol Drew high as 5.5 metres! - keep all pets indoors after dusk. Cougar Alert - avoid walking dogs at night. - keep small dogs on a short leash (2 metres) The weather is warming and the usually when out walking. elusive ‘big cats’ are being seen more - to avoid encouraging both bears and frequently. During the month of March, cougars to visit your home, keep pet food there were five cougar attacks on dogs in the indoors and bring in bird feeders with the Tri- Cities area. One was a puppy from arrival of Spring. Anmore. - if a cougar is encountered, make yourself In the last six weeks cougars have been as tall as possible, yell aggressively and sighted on trails, in back yards and around maintain eye contact. schools. Three have been trapped and - never turn your back; never run. euthanized. Conservation officers stated - keep small children and pets close; pick that this was an ‘unfortunate outcome” but them up if possible and hold them. n e c e s s a r y a s t h e a n i m a l s h a d - make loud noises - clapping, shouting, obviously become habituated to residential whistling. areas and were no longer afraid of humans. - carry bear spray if hiking. The increase of people (and pets)outside, walking and hiking trails during the pandemic, Please report all sightings in the Village to the has meant a higher likelihood of encounters B.C. Conservation Officers Service. They will with wildlife. The number of visitors to then be able to track the cougars movements Belcarra park, alone, has tripled when over time. That number is: 1-877-952-7277 compared to a similar period in 2019. “People should be vigilant....,” says one expert, “especially during the few hours leading up to and immediately after dawn and dusk...” These are the times when cougars are most active. “Small children and household pets should be watched closely and people should avoid walking in wooded areas...during the hours mentioned.” April 2021 The Belcarra Barnacle Page 17

Beautiful Chinese New Year Meal lovingly prepared by Judy - so tasty - the best chow mein I have ever had - so delicious.

A great photo of Keith and Judy to mark the occasion.

Submitted by Lorill Estar Page 18 The Belcarra Barnacle April 2021

Kid’z Space

I found this egg sac in our little pond on the Easter weekend. It’s obviously not a basket of Easter eggs! LOL! The eggs seem too large for our little Pacific tree frog so I’m thinking they might be salamander eggs. I’ve sectioned them off from our little goldfish that managed to overwinter in the pond. Hopefully I will get to see the eggs develop! It brings back such happy CANCELLED memories of all the tadpoles we used to raise in my classroom! Ironic story here… the very first froglet I ever managed to raise, was eaten the next day by one of the accompanying salamanders! After that, I was very careful to separate the two types of eggs! Submitted by Nora Boekhout. April 2021 The Belcarra Barnacle Page 19

Belcarra’s entrance is featuring a new inflatable Nana, Daughter & Grand-daughter bunny this year. EasterArt Submitted by Bruce Drake Submitted by Deborah Struk Page 20 The Belcarra Barnacle April 2021 Page 16 The Belcarra Barnacle September 2020 It is exciting to see the number of people That is my greatest hope for kind hearts and biking AND even the increase in eBikes in the sound minds to work together for the needs Village. Thank you to Colleen MacDonald for of the village. I don't think anyone disputes inspiring many of us. I have been nursing a we need more water. problem with my Achilles tendon but can Thankeasily you bike. to council and staff. Council puts in many extra hours of their own time and How can one not LOVE Love our Belcarra costs. Thank you. We all hope you can work Park, Woodhaven Swamp, Sasamat Loop? together for our good. You each came into Belcarra Blessings Wow!!! Cycling alongside the lake, then along this with the goal of helping the village grow Deborah Struk Marine is so refreshing! The scenery we have. and be on more solid ground. Trusting you will ‘Enjoy living in Belcarra; paradise this side of paradise’ Driving it is uplifting, cycling all the more. Oh Happy Belated Easter to you all! get there. Staff thank you that you have the Hello all! Happy Fall. So very thankful for good so beautiful. I don’t know about you, but I am thankful for best interests of this village between the health and the rains. Despite Covid and smoke it The new blooms and blossoms are the hope that spring, Belcarra neighbours, forest and the sea. has been a good summer. It is a huge blessing to delightful. I was at Blakeburn Lagoons last sunshine, smiles, new life and Easter bring. We A huge thank you as well to each of you stay in place in Belcarra, it is paradise this side of week midMarch and the Pussywillows were are needing hope more than ever. With nature all whose hearts are giving outside of our village. paradise. plentiful. I have NEVER seen so many in my around us it is much easier to be hopeful, I think, I had to share this amazing photo of the one entire life. So beautiful!!! The flowers are than those I love surrounded the giving by hearts high ofrises so and many roads. in our and only Dan Greenwood (think fireworks community. First a huge thank you to all those that gorgeous. Sadly, I planted over 50 crocuses It will be wonderful once we can connect in from Boulder Island at Christmas) who is with served, or are serving, on committees in Belcarra on my lawn and only 4 came up!! The colours I much more meaningful ways than Zoom, phone Boat for Hope. Due to Covid that charity Wow! Such expertise and dignity in presenting see throughout Belcarra are beautiful. Are calls or email. Even masks on and 2 meters apart had to improvise and a brilliant fun superb ideas to staff and council in hopes the the heathers brighter this year, or is it me just just doesn’t seem to be enough. Once, things improvisation it was. wisdom of the villagers is heeded. I can't begin to Thenoticing front the page vibrant features purple? a photo Wow! of Pirate change, however they do, it will add a level of think the volume of volunteer hours put forth on Dan Haveas he aentertained beautiful, hopefulthe children Spring that. came integrity and meaningfulness that is sorely the committees. by and participated in 2020 Boat for Hope. needed. All this has taken a toll on me and many The water committee was by far the most Thank you Dan and all those who helped others. Prior to Covid, it was difficult trying to qualified and educated. Some of those brilliant make it happen despite Covid. getresidents people could connected have chargedand involved a pretty in CRAB, price forall Here’s the link for the story on this amazing thetheir more work since. if hired On top elsewhere. of that since Thank the you Belcarra to all charity event. by-volunteerselection for and caring the aboutemail thatour village.irked a number of residents, Yes, it I takeswas taken a village off to as nurture CRAB a email village. admin. It is https://www.tricitynews.com/news/photos- Sotruly I heartbreaking feel bad that to hear I can and notsee verbal answer attacks. your pirates-take-over-coquitlam-walmart- questionsMy greatest when hope you is westop can me lay on down the ourstreet emotional or call rooftop-in-pandemic-reverse- mehackles asking. and Sorry. barbs, My be hopeforgiving is spring and move brings together more parade-1.24202258604-290-2750 or 604-464-5844 [email protected] transparency,for the greater clarity good and of our unity village. throughout Everybody the Have a great fall and here is hoping that Village.makes mistakes. Forgiveness is necessary for things Covid 19 comes to a halt soon. to move forward. A 'kingdom' divided will fall. We Happy Fall. Blessings of health, wholeness, need to forgive and be united. peace and safety be upon you all. April 2021 The Belcarra Barnacle Page 21

Isabelle Chisholm, widow of Edward Chisholm “In the glory days of radio, this woman helped start a massive Port Moody electronics company”

Source TriCity News .Apr 10, 2021 7:00 AM By: Mario Bartel

Read More at: https://www.tricitynews.com/local-news/in-the-glory-days-of-radio-this-woman-helped-start-a- massive-port-moody-electronics-company-3619915

The old Chisholm Industries plant on Murray Street in Port Moody.CANADIAN VINTAGE RADIO (shown in photograph above)

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Letter To The Editor There is the appearance of TOO MUCH DELAY and councilors needing more time to To: Mayor and Council look into subjects on the agenda. Let’s try to March 9, 2021 move forward more quickly on the simple stuff like short term rental. From: THE CONCERNED TAYPAYER Sherry Chisholm The subject of dock permits in Bedwell Bay is also a long awaited ruling. The Village has After the Zoom council meeting of March 8, I operated in this regard for years so it should feel it is necessary to, once again, ask for not be so complicated to continue with a few council’s support regarding the question period changes. We all know that building docks is being an open discussion on any subject and going to be allowed so GET ON WITH IT. The not limited to only agenda items. You on council Villagers have waited long enough and now must remember your promises of openness and our own council is delaying. WHY? availability to Villagers. Mayor Ross I understand from your I also wish to address Mayor Ross and his employment history at district 43 that you protectiveness of the councilors. Mayor Ross, may tend to bring that experience to the you are there to represent and allow your council meetings, however, this is a very constituents to voice their interests and different stage. I think you are the Mayor to concerns and keep the meetings in order. You represent the voters of the village rather than must not overly protect your councillors at the protect a councilor who is in what appears to expense of the Villagers. be conflict. The councilor whom I refer to We are a small community and I feel we should has openly stated they will be operating a operate accordingly. It really doesn’t matter short term rental in their home. The short what procedure the larger municipalities term rentals will obviously get approved, so operate under as it doesn’t really apply to our why not step away for appearance sake? small and very actively involved gallery at our I hope you will consider my letter as a guide meetings. We are unique in the Village, so let’s and best advice to help in future meetings. keep that in mind and not try to duplicate the procedures of the large and more uninvolved Keep Villagers involved in meetings with the residents in larger municipalities. promise of input on ANY subject otherwise the gallery feels why bother to attend and The councilors need to read the agenda and TRY to participate. get fully prepared in advance of the meetings so that when the items come on the table the WE ARE BELCARRA … councilors are ready to give an opinion and are LET US DARE TO BE DIFFERENT. ready to MOVE FORWARD on the item under discussion. April 2021 The Belcarra Barnacle Page 23

LOST? Found ...... Lost your Dinghy? A small dinghy was floating down the inlet in Belcarra Bay the morning of March 18 and rescued. The owner can call Bill at 604-313-7738 to identify.

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