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hey’re predictable as winter snow

on Mount Garibaldi. Gusty
afternoon winds that visit Squamish
every day, making it one of the best
windsurfing destinations in the world.
On Sept. 1 they were there, swirling
around the groundraising ceremony at
the site of the new Squamish campus.

As invited guests looked on under
the shadow of the mountain’s beautiful
but barren peaks, various speakers
approached the podium to express
their anticipation towards the opening
of the new facility, as well as their
gratitude towards all those who helped
make the project a reality.

“The investment we make in
education today will benefit every
aspect of future life in the Sea-to-Sky
communities,” said Jack McKeown,
vice-chair of the Capilano College
Board. “This campus is tangible

evidence of this region’s commitment to
higher education and to its future
economic growth.”

The 760 square-metre facility,
replacing Capilano College’s present
leased facility in Squamish, is expected
to open its doors in spring 1995. Ata
cost of $1.48 million, the campus will
house new labs, classrooms, a library,
and will provide access for people with
disabilities.

“Along with the approval of the new
campus, Capilano College has received
funding under the Skills Now! program,
which will provide instructional space
for 100 full-time students,” said Dennis
Streifel, MLA, who was there on behalf
of Dan Miller, minister of Skills,
Training and Labour.

Louise Krohn, director of Extension
Programs and Services at the College,
was overwhelmed at the number of

Taking part in the Sept. 1
groundraising ceremony
for the new Squamish
campus are, from left:
Squamish Acting Mayor
Ron Barr; College Board
member Linda Carney; Bill
Manson, representing the
Squamish Advisory
Council; and, Jack
McKeown, vice-chair,
Capilano College Board.
MLA Dennis Streifel is
operating the controls of
the Caterpillar.

Community Support Provides

Successful Element to Event

people who showed up for the
event. “The support from the
community for this facility has been
tremendous,” she said. “The fact
that 60 people were there for the
ceremony was really
heartwarming.”

Following the event, an open
house was held at the existing
Squamish campus where light
refreshments were sold. All
proceeds went towards establishing
a bursary fund for a student enrolled
in a credit course in Squamish.

“We netted approximately $150
that day from the sale of hot dogs
and t-shirts,” Louise said. “Plus,
because of the publicity from the
event, we have been approached by
at least one community organization
who is interested in contributing to
the bursary fund.” O

Vol. XVI

ptember 23/94