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Continuing the tradition

Camp Bowen builds on long history of the CNIB program

Rekindling the passion

Furniture maker exhibits studio-made, west coast pieces of art

A lesson in ‘chemistry’

Wine aficionado invites islanders to a Tour the France of wines

More than just plans Government Road corridor improvements program focuses on doable phases SUSANNE MARTIN EDITOR

ture” was shown in a 2004 environmental impact assessment document prepared for Bowen Island Properties and provided to the municipality. The park land was transferred to the municipality in 2005. In 2011, detailed engineering drawings showing the drainage works were submitted to the municipality. And municipal staff participated in a pre-construction meeting and an on-site review of the proposed works and contributed some monies for the removal of a number of alders at Seymour Bay that were specifically identified by municipal staff as posing a risk to the beach access route.

nce again, plans for the Government Road corridor were presented to council. Yet at the November 13 committee of the whole meeting, the accompanying report mapped out a series of phases that could be initiated as early as this year. Planning consultant Tom Fletcher presented the Government Road corridor improvements program, together with a list of recommendations for next steps as well as long-term goals. “I reviewed the many previous efforts on ferry marshalling in order to propose what could be implemented in the near future,” Fletcher said. “There was some excellent comprehensive work completed.” He added that he believes that “grand plans amount to no plans” as there hasn’t been a way to make them reality. Fletcher recalled that the 2004/2005 plans were based on projections that estimated population growth for the last five years. But this growth has not happened. “The growth factor was what was needed for [some of the] ferry marshalling plans,” he said, adding that another factor was private sector development. Without population growth and development, the tax base was not there to support the realization of the plans for Snug Cove. His strategy, says Fletcher, was to come forward with a long-term vision that could be realistically implemented: “We wanted to come up with something that is realistic and affordable and that ultimately contributes to the long-term plan for Snug Cove.” Fletcher said that the plan illustrates the redesign of Government Road to accommodate improved ferry marshalling. The long-term plan envisions an expansion of the village centre to the north of Government Road and adds additional traffic lanes to permit two lanes of both loading and unloading.

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Islanders came out to participate in the Remembrance Day ceremony at the cenotaph on November 11. More photos on page 12, Debra Stringfellow photo

Report suggests moving forward at Seymour Bay SUSANNE MARTIN EDITOR

eith Wahlstrom, the Bowen Island Municipality’s manager of development and operations, has examined documentation relating to the drain pipe construction and cut trees in Seymour Bay to find out whether Bowen Island Properties had proper authorization to do the works in the small municipal park. In his report to council on Tuesday, November 13, Wahlstrom said that he didn’t find an actual stamp of approval but he believes that, rather than spending more resources on finding out what happened, the focus should be on working with the developer

on a remedial plan as well as improving municipal processes. Wahlstrom said he went through a “host of files, papers and documentation” for his report but didn’t find anything conclusive. His report says that “a forensic review of all material has not been completed and such a review would take significant staff time and/or consultant time.” What Wahlstrom found out is this: Drainage works in the Seymour Bay Municipal Park were constructed in 2011, with additional work in 2012. In 2002, an Official Community Plan amendment bylaw noted stabilization and erosion issues in relation to a passive park at Seymour Bay. An “overland flow outfall water fea-

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Members requested for Bowen Island Municipality Water Systems Local Advisory Committees Bowen Island Municipal Council is requesting applications from individuals interested in serving on the following Water Systems Specified Area Local Advisory Committees (LACs): • Bluewater Park Water System Specified Area • Bowen Bay Water System Specified Area • Cove Bay Water System Specified Area • Eagle Cliff Water System Specified Area • Hood Point Water System Specified Area • Tunstall Bay Water System Specified Area

➢ The respective LACs provide advice and recommendations to staff and Council on the water supply and distribution system including the budget and work with staff to arrange the holding of the annual information meeting of the residents and property owners. ➢ Applicants must be property owners or residents in the respective specified area for which they wish to apply. ➢ The term of office is three (3) years. ➢ LAC members serve without remuneration.

If interested, please complete an application form which may be picked up at the Municipal Hall or printed from our website at www.bimbc.ca. Residents or property owners within the respective LACs are also encouraged to nominate a resident or property owner they feel would be an asset to a LAC. Please advise the Deputy Corporate Officer, as noted below of the name and contact information so that BIM staff can follow up with the nominee. Those interested in sitting on one of the above-noted LACs are asked to respond in writing with the requested information by Wednesday November 28, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. to: Lisa Wrinch, Deputy Corporate Officer Bowen Island Municipality 981 Artisan Lane Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G2 FAX: 604-947-0193 email: lwrinch@bimbc.ca

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Gathering information at Kinder Morgan open house DEBRA STRINGFELLOW cONTRIBuTING WRITER

inder Morgan held a public information session this past Saturday at BICS to introduce the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion project. 27 participants showed up to observe, learn and most importantly ask questions about the proposed pipeline. The current pipeline was constructed in 1953 and operates between Strathcona Country, Alberta, and Burnaby, B.C. This pipeline has been increased a number of times by twinning the line, with the most recent addition completed in 2008, which runs through Jasper National Park and Mount Robson Provincial Park. By twinning the existing pipeline, the hope is to minimize construction and the impact to new areas. The proposed expansion would increase the current system’s capacity to pump 300,000 barrels per day to 750,000 barrels per day. Approximately 900 km of new pipeline would be needed to complete the twinning process. The existing line would be for refined products, synthetic crude oils and light crude oils while the new line would be for heavier oils. The Westridge Marine Terminal currently deals with 8 vessels per month, 5 are tankers. With the proposed expansion this number would increase to 28 per month, of which 25 would be tankers. The size of these tankers would not change as per harbour restrictions (check out http://www.marinetraffic.com for live traffic updates). Gathering information was the main objective for most people with concerns for any environmental impact the pipeline may have on marine and coastal shores specifically our own. Safety issues, emergency response preparedness and commitments to environmental assessments were all high on the list of questions and concerns.

Pauline Le Bel had set a table up in front of BICS greeting the public before they entered the Kinder Morgan meeting. Le Bel also serenaded the people with her drumming and handed out information rejecting the proposed pipeline expansion. Debra Stringfellow photo

Kinder Morgan is holding 37 information sessions all around B.C. and is asking for people to fill out a feedback form to help them design a public consultation program. This in turn is said to help to determine specific community needs. If you wish to get more information about the expansion project, or fill out the form, visit www.transmountain.com. If this project is approved, the proposed start date of construction would be 2016 through to 2017.

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Seymour Bay park plan is needed for replanting and amenity development

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“The need to have two lanes for loading is some distance in the future,” Fletcher clarified. “For that, we are looking at a diversion of the westbound lanes of Government Road along the frontage of Crippen Park.” For phase 1, Fletcher said his priorities were to increase safety, have no wasted expenditures and enhance the experience of arriving in the village as well as the park. What comes after the first phase will depend on available resources. Fletcher outlined key elements of the plan: ferry marshalling vehicles in the centre lane of Government Road, a safety barrier along the marshalling lane and traffic circles at the Government Road/Cardena Road and Government/Mt. Gardner Road intersections. The traffic circles will increase the safety for turning cars and buses as well as passenger drop off areas, according to Fletcher. In addition to safety, the plan provides improved parking, additional ferry marshalling spaces, as well as village enhancement and a minimal intrusion into Crippen Park. Fletcher said that the plan comes out of discussions with council and staff and that the finance department has been involved in looking at funding options. “It’s important that the plan is realistic and we know it can be built,” he said. As next steps, he recommended holding an open house where the plan is presented to the public and report back to council on a regular basis. For the lower end of Government Road, the plan emphasises pedestrian access to the ferry on the south side of the road and envisions a bus drop off and loading on the same side. Fletcher cautioned that this required the acquisition of land on the south side and the re-location of the cenotaph. He also saw a number of opportunities to add efficiency to the loading and unloading process such as lights that signal when the line is moving and would notify ferry personnel when more cars are coming. The changes to the stretch between Cardena and Miller Road mostly focus on the different lane configurations. Placing the marshalling lane in the centre frees up a travel lane closer to the curb and guarantees access to parking spaces. “There are 39 parking spaces in that area and 12 or 13 spaces get blocked by the line-up,” Fletcher said. “Having a barrier in the middle mitigates the fact that people use the marshalling lane for parking. This configuration will also reduce the number of openings necessary for the line-up, effectively gaining 20 to 25 marshalling spaces.” He added that islanders need to be educated not to leave any gaps in the line-up. Fletcher had initial discussion with Metro Vancouver Parks staff about potential land exchange (to accommodate widening the road and future village expansion to the north side) and said the reaction has been positive. He suggests working together to create a proper entrance to Crippen Park. The first step, for Fletcher, is creating the traffic circle at Cardena Road and he presented a

Public comments at the November 13 committee of the whole meeting addressed the Government Road corridor improvement program - an issue that finds wide resonance in the community. Susanne Martin photo rough estimate for the cost of construction of $650,000. “If there is a desire to get that underway quickly, we could get started by using funds from the 2012 budget surplus if available or from either the roads and infrastructure reserve or accumulated surplus,” Fletcher said. For future funding, he suggests a one-time special levy in the 2013 and 2014 tax years to pay for phase 1. For the next phases, Fletcher said that staff proposes to consider a ferry user fee to be levied by BC Ferries on behalf of the municipality and an ongoing special tax levy. Councillor Tim Rhodes said he has always been a fan of a bypass road and believes that putting it in place would save “money and a lot of anguish” as it would eliminate works that focus on the Government Road corridor. Mayor Jack Adelaar also expressed the interest in moving traffic away from Government Road “to create a walkable village and village atmosphere.” Councillor Alison Morse stated the need to take action to improve ferry marshalling because of the frequent overloads and the safety issue at the Government Road/Cardena Road intersection. She also stated that a ferry levy is doable as a similar initiative is underway for Nanaimo. Another issue that she would like to see included in the plan is the need for commuter parking. Morse also spoke in support of Rhodes’ suggestion to consider creating the bypass road first. Councillor Cro Lucas said, “It’s important to look at what we can afford. We have to be aware of how expensive this simple plan of getting a round-about is. If we are talking about a bypass road, that would probably cost around $2 million. I admire the fact that this is a simple concept - it’s phased in a way which we may be able to afford.” Adelaar suggested to obtain funding from government sources. “We should be working parallel with grant applications

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for infrastructure funding,” he said. “But it’s important to keep moving forward. We have to make the plan, the vision and the finances work. Some iteration of plan has been around for 35 years, so let’s do something.” Councillor Andrew Stone said that he sees Metro Vancouver as a potential partner and the collaboration can result in a enhanced entrance to the villages as well as the park. Councillor Wolfgang Duntz said that he is in favour of the proposal. “This is the first time I see something that is doable and considers the fiscal reality,” he said. “It’s doable, implementealbe and practical. It’s an improvement of safety, parking and functionality and the aesthetics are better. I have seen many grandiose plans, but if we can’t afford them, they’re useless. If anyone knows better, tell us where the money comes from, otherwise go home.” Duntz added that the plan is also in tune with many of the councillors’ election promises. “We are talking mostly about ferry marshalling but I believe it is equally important to create an ambience of the village core,” Duntz said, adding that he supports discussions with Metro Vancouver in view of later phases of the plan. He also encourages a dialogue with land owners in the cove. Adelaar agreed, “We need to have a meeting with business owners [in the cove]. I really like to have something on the north side because that’s what makes a village. But we also need to look at the south side. When you look at James Tuer’s drawings, he envisioned the back of Government Road filled in with businesses, housing and wonderful pathways. On the other side, there could be more of the same. That’s something we have to think about because everything is connected.” Fletcher said that his plan does not interfere with any potential development “beyond the southerly curb line” and one of the premises of the plan has been not to “frustrate future plans.”

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“I can’t find the paper that says, ‘yes, this is approved,’” Wahlstrom said. “Should [the developer] have had this paper? Yes.” On the other hand, Wahlstrom said that there is significant documentation to show there was always an intent to construct the works in the area and the municipality did not attempt to stop the developer from moving forward with it. Wahlstrom also referred to a topic council discussed earlier in the meeting that focused on the municipality’s documentation and processes. “They are not at the highest standards they need to be,” he said and suggested that they should be improved. The other question that Wahlstrom looked at is: “Has the developer met the expectation of what the site should look like now that the works have been constructed?” He said, “Has it been reconstructed to standard? No, that hasn’t been done yet. This has primarily to do with vegetation. I spoke with the developer and he is waiting to work with us. This is where the parks and greenways committee can come in.” Wahlstrom’s reports recommends “that council direct staff to work with the Parks, Trails and Greenways Advisory Committee and the developer to complete a park plan for Seymour Bay Park and have the developer plant vegetation as required in the plan.” Councillor Cro Lucas said he had been a neighbour of that area for 35 years before moving to Bowen’s westside. “I was familiar with the fact that Seymour Bay had an issue with drainage,” he said. “What’s there now is directed outflow. I see this as a positive outcome.” Councillor Alison Morse also remembered having to wade across water to go to the beach. “A report from Julian Dunster said that the bank needed to be stabilized and it was never intended to be left as an eroding bank,” she said. “I think it is much more user-friendly as it is now. Let’s move forward and create an upland beach park.” CAO Kathy Lalonde reminded council that the time frame for the Seymour Bay works coincided with many staff changes and limited resources. Councillor Andrew Stone wanted to know what can be done to improve municipal processes and Wahlstrom explained that a works and services bylaw will be drafted in the near future. Stone also asked whether the work has been done to standard. “The final product is different than the plans that were submitted but that is not an unusual thing,” Wahlstrom said. “The quality has been looked at by experts and it’s up to standard.” Wahlstrom added that the creation of a Seymour Bay Park plan is needed in order to complete vegetation replanting and amenity development. His report states: “What Seymour Bay Park should look like and what functions it should support for community park use has not been addressed. Bowen Island Properties have stated they are willing and anxious to work with the municipality and the parks and trail committee to develop a plan and help implement the plan.”

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Green shark sightings guaranteed Dear Editor:

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Sharks on the golf course s always, we enjoy Ron Woodall’s cartoons, especially when they help promote awareness of the golf course, even in the rain. With the exception of a little wet footing, the course has never been in better condition and is fully open for play. Ron is dead right, while there is less play at this wet time of year, the sighting of green sharks on the course every Saturday morning is a regular occurrence as golfers are a hearty lot. Some might suggest even foolish or strange.

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Every Saturday, sometimes a dozen to ‘twenTEE’ Saturday Old Crocs compete for money. At a nominal cost of a FORE dollars per player contribution to the prize pot, you can bet your bottom dollar, that brings out the best in these green sharks. Ron will be happy to know, we are making a concerted effort to having the Golden Bear join us. The older public is welcome in the meantime and all the time for our 9 a.m. Old Crocs tee off. While we can’t promise any whale watching, green shark sightings can be guaranteed. Thanks Ron. Bruce Russell president & director, B.I. Golf Club

CRC docks seen as serious and permanent damage To the Editor:

dmittedly I’m not totally conversant with all the event and details of the Seymour Bay storm. But the picture emerging is one of skewed priorities, especially when viewed in relation to Cape Roger Curtis (CRC). Seymour Bay had a very steep and wet bank with a dozen or so sick, old and leaning alders. Stairs were built a few years ago, changing the setting and now the alders are gone and an almost walkable grassy slope traversed by a riprap storm runoff ditch is there. Alders are valuable as wildlife food and as trailblazers for conifers but they are short-lived, 20 to 30 years. The alders at Seymour Bay had passed their ‘best before’ date. Now the stage is set for regrowth and, with managed storm water, other native plants can grow.

t the other end of the spectrum is the dock situation at CRC. Docks are permanent. At CRC, the docks will impact kayakers, swimmers, photographers and anyone who enjoys the small beach at the end of Roger Curtis Lane. Seymour Bay, in contrast, remains a lovely, useful and enjoyable little beach. My understanding is that our municipal council discouraged permission for these docks which certainly reflected the will of most islanders. But the provincial government ignored local opinion and wishes by granting permission. How did that happen? I would suggest that all the energy directed at the Seymour Bay development be redirected at the situation of the docks of CRC. That is far more permanent and serious damage. Susan Proctor

Water Waves benefit an inspiration to many To the Editor:

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Tidal wave on Bowen ne could use many analogies to offer comment and praise for Tyler Matzen’s passionate commitment that has consumed him almost one-third of his life, which is to raise money to bring clean water to Africa. While some may not think having to raise $7,000 is all that much of an undertaking, nor would it help provide much water, it is all a matter of perspective. To some, that challenge is a daunting task, to Tyler, it was a drop in a bucket, so to speak. Fortunately for the Partners in the Horn, a charitable organization, Tyler is not employed and, therefore, had lots of time on his hands to take on the challenge of raising that substantial sum of money. As a vendor at the Bowen market this summer Tyler raised $1,391.24, which is not an insignificant amount but still well short of his $7,000 goal. As a “half glass full” kind of guy, thinking outside the box which is the norm for the incredible individual, he along with a well The Undercurrent is published every Friday by Black Press Group Ltd. All Advertising and news copy content are copyright of the Undercurrent Newspaper. All editorial content submitted to the Undercurrent becomes the property of the publication. The undercurrent is not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts, art work and photographs. We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund (CPF) for our publishing activities.

assembled committee organized a highly entertaining Water Waves benefit concert. While not to diminish the performance of any of the outstanding performers, including Alison Nixon, Buff Allen, Carrie Thiel, Darryl Nixon, Lynn Williams, Mairi Nixon, the North Shore Celtic Ensemble, Shari Ulrich, Shelagh MacKinnon and Tyler himself, he was the star in so many charming ways. The full house at the Cates Hill Chapel last Saturday showed their appreciation both for the performance and the cause with applause and donations, the latter of which raised sufficient monies to take him past his targeted $7,000! Well done, Tyler. As I said earlier, while raising $7,000 may not seem like all that much or difficult to some, for a seven-year-old it is truly remarkable. Dorene and I were delighted to have received a special invitation and were happy to support such a wonderful cause. Tyler, you are an inspiration to all of us, many of whom have seen a lot of water pass under our bridges!

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Little Red Church grateful for community support To the Editor:

he Bowen Island United Church, a.k.a, The Little Red Church, hosted yet another yummy and generous fall supper on Sunday, November 4, at the Bowen Lodge by the Sea. Thank you to all of the folks who brought turkeys, pies, potatoes and veggies. Thanks to those who made gravy, cleared tables, set tables and cleared them again. Thank you to Sam Trethewey and Bowen Lodge by the Sea for the wonderful space and deluxe kitchen. And thank you to Gord Hedge for coordinating that kitchen and to Mariah Hamilton in her organizational support. Thank you to VONIGO for keep-

ing track of the tickets and to Sue Clarke for donating a beautiful basket of her pottery for the raffle. The biggest thank you however, goes out to you, the community of Bowen Island. Year after year, these fall supper tables are laid and the folks of the Little Red Church are honoured to host the community and to offer up the finest spirit-led hospitality available. The Little Red Church is very grateful for the constant support that flows from the community and in response to that support, comes a true and real gratitude. Lorraine Ashdown Bowen Island United Church member

Roundabout we go? To the Editor:

t appears that about every six months council intends to surprise us with a new, old marshalling plan, each with its own special features, launched in its own special way. In April, those of us who like to read agendas discovered that plan Z was proposed for immediate adoption on the following Monday meeting. Similar to previous plans F, F2 and C, Plan Z proposed a loop road through Crippen Park, which raised many concerns, including the impact of removing marshalling traffic from the cove businesses. While many islanders were not keen on the incursion into the park, people were also concerned by the lack of any cost benefit analysis. Islanders were so dismayed that council designed a complex public process around marshalling selection to “create an atmosphere of transparency and fairness.” I guess that “atmosphere” was too rarefied for council, because this week’s agenda was

our first notice of a new, new old plan, Plan Q. Plan Q is very similar to old Plans B and the Ekistics Plan except that it doesn’t provide double lane loading or significantly increase marshalling capacity. In fact it is difficult to discern any benefit at all. It is projected to cost $5.5 million, not including land acquisition. Its most remarkable feature is the world’s first drive thru’ roundabout. Chalked as the first phase of implementation, the roundabout is expected to cost $650k including $50k-$75k on engineering drawings which the consultant planner recommended be drafted immediately. So round we go again. Council is putting forward another new, old plan at an advanced stage of adoption without having conducted the cost benefit analysis and without prior consultation with stakeholders, residents and service users that would guide them to a sound, durable decision. Only this time we have paid $35k for the privilege. Melissa Harrison

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Bury the hatchet and work together for the island To the Editor:

Was what was done the right thing? Dear Editor,

, like many others on Bowen Island, have been waiting for municipal staff and Council to determine, through a fair and open process, whether Bowen Island Properties had the right to make the dramatic changes they did to Seymour Bay Park. But for me, there is an equally important question – not whether they had the right

to do this but rather, was this the right thing to do. When I compare the beach and park I remember at Seymour Bay to what is currently there, I don’t need any more information to answer that question. Was this the right thing to do? Absolutely not. A small natural park has been turned into an engineered storm water management site. This should never have been done. Rosemary Knight

of the highlights was the old store area with its Welcome to the 22nd year of Island Neighbours, penny candy, scale, big old cash register and the a gathering of items about island people, activities, antiquated tins and spices. Bowen’s weavers set up interests and events. To share an item, email lbma large loom, such as the Robinson Weavers might carter@shaw.ca or telephone 947-2440. have had. A mini-school room added to the fun. ast week’s front-page article brought the A contemporary display of the many ways our welcome story about the appointment of Maria Steernberg as the new manager of the islanders make their livings would be astounding. • Trivia: Some things never change; Here’s a Chamber of Commerce. Bowen needs a creative plaintive comment from an islander: “I was walkChamber to support and nourish island business. ing from the fire hall to the cove and was passed Over the years, Bowen has had several erst-while by 32 cars. Only two were not speeding.” What business groups but it was in the late 1970s that realtor and community volunteer Bill Riddell pro- year was that? Look for the answer in the last paragraph of Neighbours. posed that an official Chamber of Commerce be • Ten Years Ago in the Undercurrent of formed. It was done and archival records show November 15, 2002 – The Undercurrent interhow lively and supportive the Chamber became. viewed the two candidates for mayor: Lisa Barrett In January of 1976, there were 100 commuters and Peter Frinton. A key issue was what and grumbles could be heard far and could be done to ensure clean, safe drinkwide when minister Jack Davis proposed island Neighbours ing water. Barrett noted the importance of to raise ferry fares to put the ferry operthe water management committee, adding ation in the black. Oddly enough, it was “what’s the point of being an advisory comas early as 1976 that the lack of industry mission if council is just going to ignore was noted and the appeal was made for their advice and do something completely more “artistic types” along with the sugdifferent.” Frinton added, “The mayor’s role gestion of an outdoor Greek theatre. The is a coordinating one. To make sure that Chamber listened but didn’t provide the things are done. Strategies are developed theatre. • The Chamber had a positive by council and then the mayor’s real role and informative newsletter, which kept is to make sure that staff actually does it.” members abreast of relevant informa• Neighbours noted that brightly lit handmade tion. In 1975, the brand-new general store buildlanterns had come to be the signature theme for ing was scheduled to have six retail stores on its the Light up Bowen event which signals the opensecond floor with plans to add a third story later ing of Bowen’s holiday season. • Bowen islandin the year. That would provide much needed ers were sorry to note the sudden death of Dr. overnight accommodation plus parking at the Bill McArthur of Senator Road. Born in New rear of the store. It wasn’t long until the second Zealand, he’d served as a fighter pilot and also floor housed a furniture store and a hairdresser. as a military physician. After retirement from Progress! It was the Chamber that developed the the military, he became the first chief coroner Citizen for the Year Award to recognize islandfor B.C., later practicing as a family physician in ers who had contributed a great deal to the comVancouver. Also noted was the October death of munity over long periods of time. The Chamber 88-year-old Walter Barrett-Lennard. The name supported the movement to establish an islandBarrett-Lennard has old links to Hood Point. It based credit union. Over the years, it has done its was Walter’s parents, Walter and Mary Barrettbest to support those who are trying to make a Lennard who were a key part of the families who living on Bowen Island and there are many ways joined together in 1927 to buy a lovely piece of to achieve that today. •Not like the early days property from Captain John Cates. • On a dark when the Terminal Steamship resort and later, and rainy November 6 night more than 40 islandthe Union Steamship resort provided jobs on the ers gathered to review the latest draft of Bowen’s boats, at the hotel, in the restaurant, working on Cultural Master Plan. 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heavier rainstorms. All the silt that came down the road went right into the bay, and every ten years or so, the road would be destroyed and the bank would slide a little further down the beach. How do I know this? On more than one occasion I collected rocks with previous caretakers to fill in large holes in the road surface. To me, the work that has been done is a vast improvement on what was there previously, and the vista is much the same as what it was during my own youth. Incidentally, Pat Buchanan and I both fished off the wharf many times when we were young. This recreation was shared by many other long term islanders and is sadly now lost. In response to Doug Hooper’s letter I have a different conclusion. What we are seeing is a work in progress that will only become final when the portion of the Cowan Point development above the park becomes finalized. This is a prudent choice both for the park and for the developers. What point is there in filling things in, tearing them up again and then refilling once more? I seriously question the notion that the park will remain exactly as it is because the developers have an interest to ensure that the waterfront area will be as attractive as possible in order to maintain the value of the proposed upland hotel. The effort to get the developers to jump through hoops serve only to prolong and diminish both the development and the refurbishment of the park rather than complete them. I have spoken to many of the people who are most directly affected by the changes at Seymour Bay and virtually all of them shake their heads at the statements of the letter writers. While I support their stated goals of environmental responsibility and ensuring that the island remain an attractive place to live, this is certainly not the way to achieve it. Why not bury the hatchets and together work for the island? Bruce Johnstone

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he BowFEAST farmers markets have wound down but local produce is still available on Bowen Island. Marg McConnell of Bowen Brook Farm explains how to go about ordering seasonal vegetables from her. “We usually take orders over the phone, then put the produce into the roadside garden shed for people to pick up,” McConnell says, adding that Bowen Brook Farms is located on 512 Sunset Road. “That way I don’t have

people dropping in expecting me to go pick veggies.” McConnell has finished preparing the weekly veggie boxes she’s been offering during the growing season. She received feedback that people have enjoyed them and plans on running the service again next year. Currently, Bowen Brook Farms offers acorn squash, buttercup squash, butternut squash and large white and red onions. “All our produce is organically grown on our property,” McConnell says, adding that it can be ordered by calling 604-947-0189.

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Jean-Edouard de Marenches, a wine aficionado who traces his family’s ties to France to the mid 1400s, will conduct a tasting of eight French wines at the Gallery at Artisan Square on November 24. Martha Perkins photo

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hen two people meet, something magic can happen, something we often call “chemistry.” The same thing can happen when you pair certain foods with certain wines. Everything comes together perfectly, with one complementing the other, and each made better by the addition of the other. On Saturday, November 24, Jean-Edouard de Marenches will be exploring that chemistry at a special event for the Bowen Island Arts Council. “It’s not a lecture,” he says of the wine tasting event. “It’s a presentation followed by a conversation about the wines we will taste and how they pair with the foods we’ll eat. “Wine and food pairings are like people — some are compatible, some are not, and although there shouldn’t be too many set rules, there are guidelines one should follow.” A scientist could give you precise reasons why some foods and wines work best together, but that would take away some of the mystery. Marenches would rather focus on more spontaneous reasons such as passion, a blending of knowledge and your own sense of adventure. “Always trust your palate, but the more you’ll try the more you’ll know”. TOYOTA MERCEDES CHEVROLET DODGE PONTIAC AUDI ACURA

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ary Letson of Positively Fit is giving the reindeer a bit of a rest this year. The annual Reindeer Run, a well-loved fundraiser that has raised thousands over the years for the Christmas Hamper, will not be taking place this year. The newly formed Reindeer Raffle will take its place to ensure that Bowen Island’s Christmas hampers will be filled again, and hopefully to the brim. Tickets for the Reindeer Raffle will be available for purchase at the recreation office as well as from various participating islanders. A large basket of goodies from the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory has been generously donated and is filled with many separately wrapped goodies that could be consumed by you or re-gifted as Christmas presents. One ticket can be purchased for $2 or three for $5 and that will give you a chance at winning the ‘basket of reindeer droppings’ from the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (see https://rockymountainchocolatefactory.com/rmcf/control/portalHome). Further donations are also accepted. The raffle will be drawn at the Bowen Island Community Recreation’s Breakfast with Santa event held in the BICS gym on Saturday, December 8. The Breakfast with Santa will also raise funds for the Christmas Hamper as well as accept cash donations, unwrapped new children’s toys and food bank items. Please make sure not to miss out on this easy way to support the Bowen Island Christmas Hamper. Details and registration for Breakfast with Santa can be found at www.bowencommunityrecreation. com or by calling 604-947-2216.

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urns Jennings, founder of Burns Jennings Custom Art Furniture, has been refining his skills as a established furniture maker for over 12 years, “My efforts have centred on designing and building fine art quality furniture for home or office, using environmentally responsible materials and practices,” says Jennings. In his studio, located on Bowen Island, Jennings hand-crafts custom fine art pieces of furniture, home accessories and sculptures of all sizes. Jennings grew up surrounded by Canadian and American antique furniture. His late father David was an avid collector of antiques and often asked his son to help him repair and re-finish pieces that were over 200 years old. Jennings’ appreciation to detail and craftsmanship that went into building these antiques inspired him to create his own unique pieces of art. Artists such as George Nakashima, James Krenov and Tage Frid have also been a huge influence on his work. A core component behind Jennings’ designs is a sense of environmental awareness and he often incorporates found driftwood, recycled oak, birch, fir, and mahogany. “Waste furniture accounts for about five per cent of our trash stream, which has quadrupled since 1960, and trends continue to rise. Today, many furniture manufacturers are producing furniture with short life spans and are using timber products sourced from regions contributing to global deforestation. Some are using exotic woods that are extracted directly from tropical rainforests,” says Jennings. Conscious of such practices, he uses locally milled maple, alder, walnut, chestnut and cherry woods. The architectural nature of Jennings’ work lends itself to precise lines, textural accents and defined forms. A contemporary aesthetic, combined with quality craftsmanship provides an authentic, one of a kind studio-made, west coast piece of art. This is what Jennings has to offer. On November 17 to 23, Jennings’ work will be on display in the lobby at the Four Seasons Vancouver at 791 West Georgia Street.

Burn Jennings grew up surrounded by antique furniture. Working on repairs and re-finishing, he was inspired to create his own pieces. His work will be on display at the Four Seasons Vancouver from November 17 to 23. Debra Stringfellow photo

Jennings will be an artist in residence on November 17 and 18 he will work on small projects to demonstrate the process behind building quality furniture and answer questions. “In our busy, buy-off-the-shelf, throwaway society, many have lost a connection to artisans and personal6th ized home furniture design. My goal A is to resurrect, rekindle and fuel the N passion for home furniture that was once common,” says Jennings. N To see more of Jennings’ work, U check out his website at www.jenningscustomfurniture.com.

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Snug Cove Dolphin Upgrades – Bowen Island Municipal Dock: Closure Bowen Island Municipality will be closing the municipal dock at Snug Cove from November 19, 2012 through February 1, 2013. BC Ferries will be conducting improvements to the marine dolphins at the Snug Cove terminal. In an effort to minimize the number of nights the Contractor will be onsite, the Municipality has consulted with BC Ferries and the Contractor to develop an alternate construction method. The solution requires that two of the three sections of the floating municipal dock are removed for this limited time. The section by the ramp will remain in place so that the Water Taxi and Emergency Services will not be affected. Improving these structures will help ensure continued safe and reliable terminal service for years to come. Bowen Island Municipality and BC Ferries appreciate your understanding during this time of potential inconvenience. For information, contact: Bowen Island Municipality, Wharfinger at 604-328-5499

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• IPS Gala and auction: 7 to 11:30 p.m. at the Saloon (a.k.a. Cates Hill Chapel), Adam Woodall Band, tickets at IPS and Phoenix on Bowen. • Bowen Island Conservancy AGM: 3:30 p.m. at Collins Hall.

SUNDAY, NOV. 18

• ALANON: 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. Collins Hall. • Legion Craft Fair: Doors open at 11 a.m. CAWES is putting on the lunch a bargain at $8.

MONDAY, NOV. 19

• Garden Club monthly meeting: 1 p.m. at the Gallery at Artisan Square. Presentation: Tulips - From Mania to Megastar, with Pam Dangelmaier and Elke Wehinger of Botanus. • NA Meeting: Open meeting, 7:15 p.m. Cates Hill Chapel. • Open Mic Night at the Pub: starting at 8:30 p.m. • Seniors Keeping Young: 9 a.m. line dancing, 9:45 a.m. exercises, singing and refreshments, 11a.m. Pharmacists from Cates Pharmacy talking about prescription drugs and the services they offer.

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• AA Meeting: Open meeting, 7:15 p.m. Collins Hall. 604-434-3933.

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WEDNESDAY, NOV. 21

• Drop-in knitting: 2 to 5 p.m. at Bowen Court with Pat Durrant. All levels welcome. • Weight Watchers: Collins Hall. 6:15-7:15 p.m. Call 2880. • Post Partum Support Group: Meets two evenings/mo. 947-2717.

THURSDAY, NOV. 22

• Duplicate-style bridge: 7 p.m. sharp. Bowen Court lounge. Call Irene at 2955. • Youth Centre: 4 to 6 p.m. Practise with your band or listen to music. Free food.

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• Emergency Preparedness Talk: November 20, Bernadette Woit will speak on Bowen from 3:15 - 4:15 at BICS. Everyone welcome, no charge. • Snug Cove House Society AGM: Saturday, November 24, 10 a.m. at Bowen Court. • Tour de France Wine Adventure: November 24, 7:30 p.m. at the Gallery at Artisan Square. Tickets $65 .at biac. ca and at the gallery. • BC Coastal Ferries consultation meeting: November 28, 6 p.m. at BICS, registration required, email coastalferriesengagement@gov.bc.ca or call 1-855-387-7882. • Bowen Island Recycling Depot AGM: December 5, 7 p.m. at BICS library. All BIRD users welcome. • Operation Red Nose: starting November 30 and running Friday and Saturday nights in December, designated drivers will get you home safely. For more info, call 604-947-0223.

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Camp Bowen strives to continue a tradition SUSANNE MARTIN Editor

lex Jurgensen has many fond memories of attending the former Canadian Institute for the Blind (CNIB) camp held at the Bowen Lodge by the Sea on Cardena Road. “Most summers, I’d attend one or two weeks since 1999,” he said. “For me, the biggest impression was seeing how much people had grown from year to year and having the opportunity to come together and really be themselves.” Many of the friendships the visually impaired young man of 20 formed during those weeks have continued to the present day and he considers the camp to be a corner stone of his community. When the lodge changed hands in 2010, Jurgensen looked for a way to continue the tradition. “I represent the Camp Bowen Society for the Visually Impaired (CBSVI),” he said. “We took over the program and began operating in September 2010 after the CNIB closed in August that year.” Jurgensen added that the group has been working in cooperation with the management of the Bowen Island Lodge. Jurgensen wants islanders to be aware of his efforts. “My role is that of the community coordinator,” Jurgensen said. His tasks include organizing camps and events. He is also the vice president of the organization that has its headquarters in Surrey. The president, Soma Ali, is another camper who has fond memories of Bowen Island. “I’ve been attending the camps since I was nine,” the 22-year-old said. “We really want to keep the tradition alive and give [visually impaired] children and teens the opportunity to learn day-to-day skills.” Soma believes

that Bowen Island is the perfect place for it. “The residents love seeing campers,” she explained. “They are so friendly and welcoming. And for many, the camp feels like a second home.” Jurgensen agrees, “Just walking through that door was such a comfort to so many people. Speaking from my personal experience, it is great to be there even for a short time.” “We envision the program to continue and want to be able to provide the same level of experiences and opportunity to build friendships that the camp has provided for 49 years,” Jurgensen said. “We wrapped up the 49th camping season as we’ve continued to use the facility the past two summers.” Jurgensen said he feels it is important to reach out to Bowen Islanders. “The community has been so helpful and has grown to be a part of the program. When it was talked about being held elsewhere, we felt that it didn’t fit,” he said. “There is the practical reason of being close to Vancouver but this is secondary to the community.” After having the full use of the facility for 49 years, Camp Bowen currently operates on a year to year basis. “In the past two years, we were able to run the camp one weekend per year and we have raised funds with the objective to re-establish the program,” Jurgensen explained. In the past, the camp was held over approximately five weeks but Camp Bowen doesn’t currently plan to build the program up to that level. “With enough time, it could be possible to grow the program through enough attendance and fundraising to sustain a five-week program,” Jurgensen said. There has been a big outpouring of sup-

port for the effort to keep the camp in existence, according to Jurgensen. “Our program is not self-sustaining at the moment but there is a lot of push into that direction,” he said. “Camp Bowen is not part of the CNIB - it is an independent organization. Its sole purpose is to continue running the program on Bowen Island.” Camp Bowen offers family camps, a Braille literacy program for children aged seven to 12 and a youth program for youth aged 13 to 19. Jurgensen added that the adult program ranks as number four on the list of priorities for funding. Traditionally, the camps have been held in the summer to coincide with the school vacation so that students didn’t miss classes. “We have people coming from as far as the other corners of B.C. I know that as soon as they leave here, they save up for next year,” Jurgensen said, adding that the adult program is planned for June to avoid taking up too much of the prime tourist season. One of the current priorities of the organization is to raise funds for a fence that is required in certain areas of the property for safety reasons. “We have to raise $750 for a collapsable fencing unit,” Jurgensen said, explaining that a permanent fence was in place until the property changed hands and that Camp Bowen is working closely with the property manager to find a solution. It doesn’t sound like a large amount of money but using $750 for a fence means that one more person would have to be turned away from the program. “When you’re dealing with an organization of this size, every additional cost is an extra strain,” he said, adding that the funding comes from private donations. More info at campbowen.ca.

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142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS A/P RECEPTIONIST for a busy international office in Langley. This person able to work will all levels of international management, staff, clients and vendors. Basic accounting background, Excel, Word required. Upbeat team player with great organizational skills. Duties: Match, code, enter and prepare invoices for payment. Reconcile vendor accounts, maintain files. Greet and direct all visitors, answer calls on multi-line switchboard. Send resume to janice.moult@ca.atlascopco.com or fax 604-533-7910

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Highlanders beat Rutland and head to quarterfinals SUSANNE MARTIN EDITOR

hawn Anderson, head coach of the Highlanders, has nothing but praise for the Bowen football players who came out to the game last Saturday. West Vancouver Secondary School’s team had a chance to play at BC Place in the high school football playoff games.The Highlanders rose to the occasion, beating Rutland 31 - 11 and earning a spot in the quarterfinals. Anderson said that it was an “awesome game” for West Van Secondary’s football program and Bowen Island’s Jack Welsh was a huge contributor. “Jack has been on the team for four years and is a very significant player,” Anderson said. “His brother Charlie Welsh also played well. He came off the bench and got two catches, for 21 yards.” Charlie Welsh is on the junior team but Anderson had invited junior players to come along to experience the thrill of playing in a big stadium. PETS 477

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“My intention was to give them an opportunity to play at BC Place and see what that is like,” he said. “It’s a cool experience to play there: to go in at the media entrance and see a professional locker room. It’s part of what we practice for.” The passes Charlie Welsh caught originated from another islander, Finn Morales, who came in as quarterback late in the fourth quarter. Morales was five for six completions, and 39 yards passing. He is also a junior player and Anderson believes his and Charlie Welsh’s performances bode well for the future of the team. Brothers Jonas and Niko Blomberg are also team but could only come along for moral support as they are both recovering from injuries. Anderson has been coaching football at West Van Secondary for four years - three of them he’s spent as head coach. “When I took over, we had a some leaner years, when football fell out of popularity,” he said. “Now we have a good group of athletes who are interest-

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ed in playing football and the Bowen Island guys are a huge part of it. “The big thing to get across is how well they’re playing,” he explained. “They face a totally different challenge. When our practice ends at 5:15 p.m., West Van players can be home for dinner at 5:30. Bowen Islanders might not get home until 7:30. And they have to get up early in the morning. Yet they never complain. It is admirable for a young person to have that quality. And it’s a huge asset for us.” In the game ahead, the Highlanders will face the W.J. Mouat Hawks. “It’s going to be a difficult game, the Hawks are currently ranked number two in the province,” Anderson says, but that doesn’t mean he’s not hopeful. “We played them in September and lost 47-33. It was a close game and our players take that as a confidence boost. We showed them how tough we are and I think we may be in it right until the end.”

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Bowen football players Jack Welsh (#21), Charlie Welsh (#11) and Finn Morales (#14) helped Highlanders reach quarterfinals. Ken McGovern photos

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2 bdrm with ocean/mtn views. New suite, full furn. & equipped. Walking distance to ferry. $1800. Avail. Nov 30. long or short term 604-908-9112 For Sale: Entire workshop-benches tools, levels, clamps, chisels, planes, radial arm saw, drills, wood, chimney cleaner, much more. 9 to 4 Saturday 719 Channel View Drive 947 2470 FOUND: WIRE FRAME GLASSES on the trail between church and the meadow.

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Bowen remembers Rev. Shelagh MacKinnon led a moving Remembrance Day ceremony for hundreds of islanders who came out to pay their respects. She explained why we have two minutes of silence: the first minute is to remember the fallen soldiers and the second one is for the loved ones who are left behind. A new Canadian flag was donated to Bowen by Mr. and Mrs. Canada. Debra Stringfellow photos

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