Bowen Island Undercurrent, November 23, 2012

FRIDAY NOV. 23, 2012 VOL. 39, NO. 28

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Grey Cup party

Tunstall Bay clubhouse opens its doors to islanders for the game

Shop on the rock

Art fair features three well-established local artists who offer great prices

Need help getting around?

Two brothers are ready to give rides on the island at flat rates

How to boost business Economic Development Advisory Committee is asking for input SUSANNE MARTIN EDITOR

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t is Gordon Ganong’s vision to create a community that is economically viable and stays that way for many years into the future. He is the chair of Bowen Island’s Economic Development Advisory Committee and shares those goals with committee members who have looked at ways to give the local economy a boost. They are now inviting members of the public to provide input on Monday, December 3, at municipal hall starting at 1:30 p.m.

The committee has been considering how best to assist Bowen businesses to thrive and looked at the challenges and opportunities of the local economy.

Committee members have contemplated what type of business should be encouraged and what needs to be in place to attract businesses to the island. “We think it is important to provide for a range of incomes on Bowen,” Ganong said. “And it is necessary to preserve our social diversity and look at supporting appropriate sectors of the economy, especially those that have a light environmental footprint.”

Some of the focus, according to Ganong, should be on areas that are for the most part recession-proof.

And the committee has a number of economic sectors in mind that include cultural tourism, health and wellness, manufacturing and light industry, research, technology, education and carbon offsets.

“While commuting will continue to be part of some islanders’ routines, we envision that islanders will increasingly be able to live and work on Bowen and be appropriately compensated for their work,” Ganong said. “That means that they will also be able to find accommodation suitable to their needs and incomes.”

Ganong added that one of the tasks the committee is facing is to lay out what council and the municipality can do to enable this vision. The committee’s purpose is to provide recommendations to council on policies and strategic initiatives that will further economic development (for information continued, PAGE 3

Wearing a natty outfit did seem to pay off for Ross Allan when he showed up last Saturday at the IPS gala. More photos on page 12. Susanne Martin photo

A supervisor is required for riding scooters with an L SUSANNE MARTIN EDITOR

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hey look super-cute and they are inexpensive to ride - scooters, a.k.a. motorcycles with step-through frames, are in vogue and their numbers are increasing on Bowen Island. Yet there have been questions about what licences are required to ride a scooter and Cpl. Nancy Joyce of the Bowen Island RCMP shares the facts as well as her personal opinion on how to stay safe on local roads, especially for

young drivers.

“On a learner’s licence, there are some restrictions that apply,” she said. She explained that drivers who have a class 7 L licence are required to ride with a supervisor who is 25 years or older and has a valid drivers licence. Among other requirements are a speed restriction, daylight riding only, zero blood alcohol and the L has to be clearly displayed. “If you ride a scooter with a learner’s licence, your supervisor has to follow you,” says Joyce, adding that she personally suggests learning to drive a car first.

“If you are on a scooter, how do you communicate with your supervisor? There is no effective way to pass on all the good rules [to the learner.]”

Joyce has been riding motorcycles for 11 years and believes that if your ride has two wheels, you need to be much more aware of your surroundings. You’re more exposed and there is a greater chance to be injured in a crash. It is important to understand traffic patterns and build good driving habits first to improve road safety. continued, PAGE 3

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Impact on taxpayers prime consideration in determining timing and scale of projects Mayor reports on council’s progress one year after being elected

Mayor Jack Adelaar with planning consultant Tom Fletcher at the committee of the whole meeting on November 13 when council looked at a plan for ferry marshalling options. Adelaar says he is undergoing treatment but reports about his health have been ‘wildly exaggerated.’

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t has been a year since your municipal council was elected and it is high time that we report on our progress. We were elected by a majority of islanders who responded to our goals for improving the economic environment and social well-being of our community. I believe that this council, with invaluable support from volunteer committees and municipal staff, has pushed forward with realistic initiatives designed to serve the interests of all Bowen residents.

We began the term faced with the need to act on a gamut of tangible and intangible issues. Among the latter was an inherited climate of divisiveness in our community. While diversity of opinion and open debate is always healthy, we adopted an overriding aim to reduce the distracting effects of unproductive discord through providing responsive, accountable and practical leadership.

As council took office at the beginning of the year, two pressing tasks loomed before us. Bowen’s 2012 budget was unrealistic and incomplete, and we lacked a strategic plan to guide us going forward. Thanks to outstanding cooperation among council and municipal staff, together with expert input from committee volunteers, both major tasks were reworked and produced on schedule to the highest standards.

Successful implementation of these two essential tools enabled council to expand its focus. On the staffing front, we appointed long-time employee Kathy Lalonde as BIM’s chief administrative officer and are pleased to report that, under her management, staff morale has improved materially. We enhanced our planning capability and now have an efficient, highly-motivated municipal team moving ahead with elements of our strategic plan, under the parameters of a solid operating budget.

All of the candidates elected last year – myself included – campaigned on the promise that we would listen and respond to the will of Bowen residents. As evidence of that commitment, in summer 2012, we undertook the first survey of Bowen Island households. The results reaffirm the direction laid out in our strategic plan. That is, in terms of expenditures for development, islanders give priority to ferry marshalling, Snug Cove redevelopment and a community centre.

Ferry marshalling and the condition of the cove have been big issues on Bowen for decades; this council is taking action. We are currently considering a new proposal for ferry marshalling, soon to

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be taken to the public for comments and input. Final decisions on traffic movement will be made hand-in-hand with a Snug Cove redevelopment plan and interested stakeholders, especially local businesses, will be invited to provide input.

We are all committed to building a community centre on Bowen and await the interim report of the community centre implementation committee that will be presented to council shortly.

Now, I realize that for some of the public and even some council members, we are not moving fast enough. However, overall costs and impacts on taxpayers must be a prime consideration in determining the timing and scale of projects. At present, our financial house is in order. We cannot go into debt and will only move forward with our strategic plan when and if proper funding is in place.

As we seek solutions to funding identified priorities, it may be necessary to take a close look at Bowen’s existing financial obligations. Our 2012 householder survey revealed a very low rate of public support for Bowen’s tax-funded annual dues to the Islands Trust, which were $214,000 in 2011 – and total some $1.92 million since 2000. (Bowen is in a unique position with respect to the Islands Trust; we are the only municipality under its jurisdiction – and the only member that also pays dues to Metro Vancouver.)

Given my understanding that Bowen’s dues are used solely to fund the Islands Trust’s operating and administrative expenses, I have asked the Trust to provide an accounting of the value, in terms of services, our taxpayers derive from these substantial annual payments. To date, the Trust has not responded. Clearly, if the dollars we are obliged to pay the Islands Trust could be redirected to our local needs, we could expedite action on projects of high priority

to Bowen Islanders.

Council’s commitment to respond to the public led to the rescinding of two intrusive and ill-conceived bylaws, commonly called the Steep Slopes and Environmentally Sensitive Permit areas; the issues involved will be addressed through more sensible guidelines. As well, with our staff and contract planners, we made good progress in clearing up the backlog of subdivision and rezoning applications, which, in some cases, have been outstanding for over six years.

This includes approval of the long-standing rezoning application for the Belterra Co-Housing Project.

Here, I want to spotlight the contributions that this Council receives from the volunteers who form our committees. It`s no secret that Bowen Island is home to what may be the deepest pool of concentrated talent in the province. Recognizing that so many gifted islanders are willing to share their skills, one of council`s most important moves has been to restructure and make better use of our committee system. As a result, Bowen is benefiting from top professional expertise while significantly reducing the need for and cost of outside consultants.

The Finance Review Task Force oversaw development of the 2012 budget that kept tax increases to below 3 per cent, initiated a core services review and developed Bowen`s first householder survey.

Our Solid Waste and Resource Management Advisory Committee managed Bowen`s successful conversion to organic waste collection and is working on a cost-saving plan for future self-management of green waste. The Human Resource and Compensation Committee produced the municipality’s first formal job descriptions, designed a standard performance review process, and managed hiring of new planning staff --eliminating the need for

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The Economic Development Advisory Committee was recently created with a mandate to provide fresh ideas to council on how to overcome barriers to growth and stimulate economic activity on Bowen.

Our Ferries Advisory Committee is currently putting forward our concerns to BC Ferries and will serve as Bowen’s voice throughout upcoming negotiations and consultations.

I also want to recognize the volunteers who provide skills and services to other committees and advisory groups. They include the architects and planners on the Board of Variance Committee and the community-minded islanders serving on the Bowen Community Centre Implementation Committee, the Parks, Trails and Greenways Advisory Committee, and Advisory Design Panel.

Over the past year, I’ve become increasingly aware of what a remarkable community we have on Bowen Island.

Looking with admiration at the volunteers who operate BIRD, the Knick Knack Nook, the fire hall, hatchery, CAWES and the Legion, at the soccer dads and moms who expanded the BICS grass field, and at the energetic teams staging events like Steamship Days and Bowfest, I see a community of neighbours where self-sufficiency is the norm, not the exception.

Most of you know by now that I’m undergoing medical treatment. It’s a fact – but many of the reports about my health circulating on the rumour mill are just plain wrong or wildly exaggerated. I remain hard at work, involved in my job and find inspiration in fulfilling my responsibilities.

It has been an honour to serve as your mayor this past year and I appreciate your support. Together with council, I look forward to achieving continued progress for Bowen Island.

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Water Main Flushing As part of its regular water system maintenance program, the Municipality will flush water mains in Bowen Bay, Blue Water Park, Cove Bay, Eagle Cliff, Hood Point, King Edward Bay and Tunstall Bay from November 13 – December 7, 2012. This procedure is necessary to remove sediment that gradually deposits in the pipes and will not pose a health hazard. Municipal staff will try to minimize any inconvenience. Flushing will take place 7 days a week from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in most neighbourhoods.

Every effort will be made to ensure that water quality is not affected but some turbidity and higher than normal chlorine concentrations may be present for short periods of time. Running your tap briefly should clear this up. In addition, temporary pressure fluctuations may occur.

For more information call Bob Robinson, Superintendent of Utilities at 604-947-4255.

Reminder It is recommended that water users with compromised immune systems ensure that their drinking water is boiled, filtered or distilled.

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A plan to mitigate crisis in child care sUsAnne MARTIN editoR

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t the council meeting on November 13, a delegation was seeking council’s support for the $10/ day plan that addresses early childhood education. Sharon Gregson spoke on behalf of the Coalition of Child Care Advocates of BC and the Early Childhood Educators of BC and referred to a community event a few weeks ago that made islanders aware of the crisis in child care. “We plan to address that crisis by providing government with a ready-made plan: the Community Plan for a Public System of Integrated Early Care and Learning,” Gregson said.

She explained that child care expenses have steadily gone up in the Metro Vancouver area.

“Vancouver is setting a trend with high fees and it costs as much as $1900 a month for childcare on average. In a not for profit centre, the cost is

approximately $1200.”

Child care services make it possible for parents to participate in the paid workforce or further education while their children thrive. But for many parents, it is not affordable and sometimes forces them to “go underground” to find childcare, Gregson explained. And on the other end of the spectrum are the wages of the early childhood educators. “It is shameful that we pay the caregivers of our young children $14 per hour,” she said, adding that she got that number from an advertisement on Craigslist.

“If you are seven years old in B.C., it doesn’t matter how much money your parents make, you are entitled to go to Grade 2. But if you are two years old, it matters a lot how much money parents make as it determines what care is available,” Gregson said.

Gregson explained that the solution is spelled out in a made in B.C. plan that envisions the cost of $10 a day

for full-time and $7 a day part time childcare. Families with an annual income under $40,000 will have to pay no user fees. More information is available at http://www.cccabc. bc.ca/plan/ or by contacting info@cccabc.bc.ca. The plan has found wide support in B.C., according to Gregson.

She made it clear that although she was asking the Bowen Island municipal council for support, she knows that local governments alone won’t be able to solve the problem. “We need provincial support to implement the plan,” she said.

Councillor Darron Jennings said that his kids are both graduates of the Children Centre and he supports the plan. Councillor Duntz echoed the sentiment, “We are at a tipping point for day care and the damage to the parents and the kids will last for generations.

It cannot become a luxury to have children,” he said. Council endorsed the $10 a day plan in principle.

Michael and Patrick Usher are offering rides on Bowen Island for flat rate fees.

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Two brothers start taxi business LAURA J. CUTLER

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On top of that comes the inconvenience of having to take two vehicles to practise.

“When you get to the point where the L restrictions are removed, you don’t need to have a supervisor and can ride on a scooter,” Joyce said.

“A lot of youth on Bowen seem to believe they can ride a scooter with an L. But they can’t unless a supervisor is following them.”

Joyce added that a class 5 or class 7 licence is required

for riding scooters under 50cc. For motorcycles over 50 cc, a class 6 or 8 licence is required.

“We had to look into this as there are a lot of people with Ls interested in riding scooters,” she said.

In addition to having the proper licence, Joyce recommends wearing bright clothing and following the rules of the roads to improve safety on two wheels.

“Please be aware that there are lots of leaves on the pavement – this is the season for

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ver fancy yourself hailing a cab on NYC’s Fifth Avenue, a la one of those Sex in the City gals? Conversely, imagine the frustration of watching a taxi metre click onwards and upwards while trapped in Hastings Street gridlock? Don’t worry about those scenarios, as the Usher Brothers, Bowen’s newest answer to inter-island and points beyond transportation, have pulled up to the rescue.

“Our motive is to give people what they need,” says Michael Usher, a veteran driver of trucks, buses, shuttles and taxis, “and to get them home safely.”

His brother Patrick will man the dispatch centre, conveniently located in their shared suite above the Bowen Pub. His additional job description includes taking care of the books and minor mechanical repairs.

For a heartwarming twist on this welcome service, the two were only re-united as brothers just over 10 years ago. Patrick has since stuck close to Michael and his incarnations as a transportation expert. When an islander visiting Summerland suggested Bowen would be the place to start a taxi service, both got revved up for an all-round win.

“I don’t even know her name,” says Michael of the woman who served as catalyst to the move and business. Hopefully, they’ll cross paths soon.

After all, it’s only been a few weeks since the Ushers disembarked. The business plan fell together quickly and easily, largely in

wet and slippery conditions and black ice,” she said. “It’s important to understand that riders are very vulnerable on a two-wheeled vehicle. They have less protection.”

Joyce also mentioned that it is illegal to operate bicycles with gas-powered engines.

“They would have to be insured like any other motorized vehicle but there is no way to get them certified as ICBC doesn’t have a category for them,” she said, adding that riding one of them can result in a $598 ticket.

committee asks for ideas about local economy continued PAGE 1

about the committee, please see http://www.bimbc. ca/Economic_Development_ Advisory_Committee). Part of the work that has been done involves researching what reports, studies and plans about economic development and business on the island have been completed and see how the OCP

addresses business and economic development.

The committee has studied reports and plans for tourism that were done a few years ago with the assistance of Tourism BC and the Community Foundation’s Tourism Program and a report on commerce on Bowen prepared by Bruce Howlett in 2003.

It has also looked at Bowen

Island’s Cultural Master Plan.

“Now, we are asking for help from the community,” Ganong said. “We are inviting islanders to talk to us and share their vision. We know that we have many people with great ideas on Bowen.”

To share thoughts and ideas with the committee on December 3, please email Murray Atherton at murray _ a@me.com.

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thanks, assures Michael, to Glen Cormier, proprietor of the Bowen Pub. While the brothers laud his support and assistance, the endeavour is in Glen’s best interests as a responsible pub owner.

“We’re all aware of the dangers [of drinking and driving],” says Glen. “I was happy to help when they approached me with the idea as it also fills a community need.”

For now, Bowen Island’s land transportation needs are offered with extra comfort.

The vehicle in which Michael and Patrick arrived is an exclusive -- one of five in Canada – 1992 Lexus sedan with an uber sound system. It will, however, be reserved for over-the-water and airport runs once a second, more island-friendly one is secured.

“The Lexus is too fancy for regular runs,” explains Michael, its low-carriage being compromised navigating certain tree-rooted and winding driveways.

Regardless, whether out for a night on the town, nursing a sprained ankle or simply not wanting to hoof the island with groceries, all are welcome. Even our pooch population can catch a lift, providing they bring their own car blanket.

Flat fees rates, better for the company and service users in such a contained area, are posted in various businesses or by calling Patrick at 604-353-TAXI (8294). Another option is checking in with pub staff – they can always take a broom handle to the ceiling to summons that a fare is waiting. In other words, unlike the SITC gals, no miniskirt and flirty wave are required for this latest safe, experienced Bowen Island transportation service that’s complete with a smile.

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Collins Hall Bookings: Helen Wallwork Minister of Music: Lynn Williams

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Will Bowen be part of the grid ?

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ill Bowen Island be part of what’s called the electric vehicle highway or will local council opt out? The issue has been bought before council a number of times and Bowen Island councillor and Metro Vancouver director Andrew Stone spoke to it at the last council meeting. Stone said that electric cars are rapidly changing and the newer generation might be more suitable for the island. For Bowen to be part of the grid, all that is required is an electric vehicle charging station, something that other B.C. communities have already embraced. It’s part of the effort to create an infrastructure that fosters environmentally responsible practices, Stone thinks. Yet many of his fellow councillors were not keen to jump on the [electric] bandwagon. Their reasons?

They say that there is no need for a charging station as no islanders currently own electric vehicles and, if they did, would likely charge their rides at home. And: It’s going to take up one or two valuable spots of the current available parking.

There is government funding available for this initiative. Yet I wonder if our council, ever mindful of the tight budget, is worried that it

could become a drain on municipal coffers. A story comes to mind of an incident in Sarasota, Florida, where a homeless man was arrested for plugging in his cellphone in a public shelter at a local park - he was thrown in jail and charged with theft of utilities.

Maybe those electric vehicle charging stations would be fair game to freeloaders looking for a power boost? Cell phones could be loaded up, iPods and iPads, rechargeable batteries, who knows what else. And all at the cost of the tax payer. Stone clarified that charging an electric vehicle costs about $1 a day, for low speed electric cars, the bill would come to 60 cents a day.

But then, who would monitor the use of the charging station?

The Sarasota man was eventually released after the judge dropped the charges saying that the police didn’t have probable cause for the arrest.

About council’s hesitation to provide infrastructure for electric vehicles on Bowen, I can only assume that it’s challenging to think about the future when you’re caught up with pressing issues like balancing the budget in the here and now.

Susanne Martin

Let’s hope open house will not be a sales job Dear Editor: Re: Council faces a test in upcoming public meeting. owen municipal council is planning big changes in Snug Cove that will affect most Bowen Islanders and all tax payers. On 13 November, municipal council heard a report on another Snug Cove plan from planning consultant Tom Fletcher. His plan includes several traffic circles, a loop road through the heron no-disturbance zone in Crippen Park and a widening of government road to accommodate yet another lane for ferry marshalling for a total cost of about $5.5 million.

In their haste to be seen as a get-it-done council, mayor and councillors appeared to have skipped community input. In discussion during the council meeting, it was clear that the full

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Bowen Ferry Committee, the Advisory Planning Commission and stakeholders including Snug Cove businesses have yet to be consulted.

Council was keen to move forward on the consultant’s recommendation to spending $650,000 building the Cardena traffic circle as soon as possible. Money will come from financial reserves, increased ferry fares (in partnership with BC Ferries) and higher municipal taxes.

They may be making decisions in a November 26 special council meeting.

Council will host an open house to unveil the plan to the community in the near future. Let’s hope they opt for true community consultation and don’t treat the meeting as a sales job. We all use Snug Cove and we will all be paying for the changes in increased ferry fares and taxes. We deserve a voice.

Will Husby

Restoration of natural vegetation in Seymour Bay To the Editor: Re: letter to council to request restoring natural vegetation of Seymour Bay Park t seems I was among the first to notice that the trees and undergrowth of Seymour Bay Park were missing in July 2011. I regret that I did not report it. Had I known the land had been transferred to the municipality, I would have done so. A neighbour claimed to have seen heavy equipment clearing the beach below the high tide mark.

I used to enjoy a sense of anticipation as I approached the bay, the view only revealed as one emerged from the trees. I consider the public has been robbed of this pleasure and robbed of the seclusion the beach once offered.

If Bowen Island Properties, instead of paying development cost charges, paid in kind by transferring a portion of their land to the municipal-

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ity, then the necessary permissions, in writing, from all parties affected should have been in place and the public notified before any work on the park commenced. Apparently, not all the required paperwork was done. Yes, paperwork is tedious but people working for the public must leave a meticulous paper-trail which is often a legal requirement and, at the very least, could save all involved from future bother and embarrassment.

I therefore call upon council to restore the natural vegetation of Seymour Bay Park and request municipal staff to promptly finish and issue to the public the promised report on the matter. I am disappointed that the adjacent old orchard and its surroundings were also obliterated; keeping this intact as a nod to Bowen’s heritage (like Davies Orchard) would have been a good idea and a pleasanter way to approach the beach.

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A thank you from Tyler Dear Editor:

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hank you so much to all of you for coming to the Water Waves: Tyler’s benefit concert. My goal was to bring clean water to Africa and almost all of you helped me.

I would like to thank all of the performers Ms. Alison Nixon, Mr. Darryl Nixon, Ms. Shari Ulrich, Miss Mairi Nixon, Reverent Shelagh McKinnon, Ms. Lynn Williams, the North Shore Celtic Ensemble (especially Shayla and Jayden), Ms. Carrie Thiel, Mr. Buff Allen and all the people in the audience who came.

Thank you volunteers for helping. It was really helpful. Thank you so much Mr. Leo for helping to clean up, and Neve for helping to give out the programs and Ms. Eloise who wrote out all the name tags and this was really helpful, Ms. Eloise. Thank you to Ivana, Rosie and Annie who took care of the water and

food. Thank you so much Mr. Bruce for matching the $104 I gave to my project and thank you so much for the letter you wrote last week.

Thank you, everybody who donated the door prizes. My grandpa Dennis Nault donated the Mannion Bay photo, Mr. Piers at the Snug donated a champagne breakfast, my Auntie LA donated the food, Ms. Angela from the Phoenix donated a gift certificate and Mr. Bramwell Tovey donated the VSO tickets.

Your donations were great. With the money from the benefit concert and farmer’s markets we raised $6999.79. Plus, Partners in the Horn of Africa will match this. I am 21 cents short of my goal of $14,000 in total but will be able to make it. Next year I am going to work on helping to raise money for another well.

Love, Tyler Matzen PS. I am six, not seven years old.

Clarifying councillor’s comment on marshalling To the Editor:

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n the November 16 Undercurrent, it was stated: “councillor Tim Rhodes said he has always been a fan of a bypass road...” What I said was I have always been a fan of ferry marshalling on Government Road, and I went on to suggest that if the plan requires widening Government Road, I would not be as supportive, for two reasons: 1. I am concerned that taking even one of the current lanes out of service

on Government Road during construction would be very disruptive to ferry marshalling.

2. The concept of widening Government Road does not appeal to me.

My comment on a bypass road was not that I had always been a fan (although this is true), but that if constructed as an early phase of work prior to necessary work along Government Road, it would mitigate the disruption to ferry marshalling.

Tim Rhodes, councillor, BIM

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Trunk Road plans have little economic benefit and would stifle growth in cove To the Editor:

Little improvement seen in new marshalling plan Dear Editor:

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was at the meeting on November 13 when Tom Fletcher first presented his “new” ferry marshalling plan. In my strongly held opinion, it offers little improvement over the present set-up and has some significant drawbacks, yet it is estimated to cost $5.5 million. I don’t believe it is even new.

Rondy Dike spoke very strongly against the fact that it would take some of his parking lot for what seems, to me, to be a really ill-conceived roundabout at Cardena Road -- which will only work if they also install traffic lights.

But even with traffic lights, the village traffic will be choked, especially during unloading and loading, because there’s a barrier all the way down Government Road and anyone arriving

in the village for whatever reason will have to circle to the bottom and up again, blocked by the unloading and loading traffic at the lights (who will operate them?), while arriving traffic won’t be able to get into any of the businesses on the south side of the road without executing some manoeuvre to the west of the Government Road/Miller Road intersection. The Fletcher plan doesn’t even provide proper two-lane loading (unless they put a reversing lane at the roundabout), and anyone wanting to leave the line-up will have to drive the wrong way down the exit lanes. Equally, if someone is not back in the car when the loading starts, the whole lineup will have to detour into the wrong-way lane.

The plan also requires moving the cenotaph.

David Hill

Waking the Boy with cookie talk slow lane

That which appears below has the hallmarks of a talk between my wife and me, but wasn’t. I think it came to me in a dream.

At any rate, be forewarned it ends with a ‘deus ex machina,’ a plot device that abruptly solves the problem by use of an unexpected new character or event.

Further, be forewarned that the following is for an immature audience only. Reader discretion is advised.

Shoot. We’re out of cookies.”

“Good. You’ve been eating too many of late.”

“Says who?”

“Me. You eat cookies every night now.”

“What about you, Girl? You eat chocolate every night.”

“You eat chocolate and cookies every night.”

“Yeah but the chocolate and cookies I eat are smaller in size than the chocolate alone that you eat.”

“What are we, nine-years-old?”

“You started it.”

“Bingo.”

“Look, I’m gonna go get some cookies.”

“Where? It’s quarter to ten. The general store closed almost an hour ago.”

“I know Brian and David personally.

They might open special for me.”

“No, they won’t. They’ve moved on with their night. So should you.”

“I’ll ask the Hogans then.”

“You’re gonna just knock on the Hogans door and ask for cookies?”

“No. I’ll phone first. I mean we’re friends. We’re in the same profession; they’re more successful at it but that’s just because they’re better looking, it’s not because of talent. Okay, maybe a little to do with talent. Or a lot. Anyhow, they’ll give me cookies.”

“What if they have early morning calltimes?”

“Okay fine. I’ll ask the Lightbody-Lanes.

They’re practically my best friends.”

“Oh yeah? I doubt they feel that way. I mean you’re always asking them for stuff.

They must be getting tired of it. And don’t bother the Henriques. You’ll wake the baby up.”

“But Hudson and Caius would give me cookies for sure!”

“Don’t you remember how hard it can be to get a baby to sleep?”

“The Welshes then, or Dory, or Jewal and Aidan Maxwell, maybe Derek Stuart.”

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Re: Ferry marshalling and exiting ast week’s article described Tom Fletcher’s plan that basically keeps the same number of lanes but moves the marshalling lane to the center of Trunk Road, allowing access to the existing parking spaces on the south side.

The plan also adds round-abouts at the Cardena Road intersection and the school at the Mount Gardner Road intersection. It has an estimated cost of $5.5 million. Fletcher also discussed projections of population growth versus ferry requirements - a “circular argument”.

The connection between time wasted sitting in ferry line-ups and the frequency of overloads as hindrances to Bowen’s residential viability certainly needs greater emphasis. I believe that we need two lanes to unload and load to achieve the turn-around time required to insure schedules can be met.

A fast unloading of the vehicle traffic is a key requirement to achieve an efficient turn-around time. For that, a sufficient, full run-out area or length of non-restricted double lane roadway is required. The required length is a factor of the capacity of the ferry times the length of the typical vehicle plus the space interval between the vehicles moving at exiting speed, for two lanes.

That comes to 0.975 kilometres but currently, there is only a 0.35 kilometre stretch from the ferry landing to the Miller Road intersection.

All pedestrian traffic exiting the ferry would have to be re-routed to avoid any conflict with exiting vehicle traffic and there cannot be any pedestrian crossings, cross traffic, parking or other impairments further up the road that slow or stop the exiting vehicle traffic. Currently there are three crosswalks, multiple accesses,

entrances and parking along Trunk Road that slow or stop the unloading process.

I believe that ferry marshalling should not happen on the main road. There have been multiple plans: the original loop road ran through the park and moved the marshalling and exit lanes off Trunk Road but split the park in half.

The south-side plan utilizes the park area south of the Bowfest field and requires a six-lane concrete causeway over the beach and along the south side of the cove. It has an estimated cost of $25 million+ and would take 10 years to build with the necessary permits.

Multiple Trunk Road plans, including the Tom Fletcher plan, utilize Trunk Road and/or adjacent park property for ferry marshalling and/or exiting. These plans dedicate the village to a marshalling yard with approximately 100 cars moving through the village hourly. All the costs would fall on BIM, as BC Ferries have said they will participate only with funding if they have a dedicated marshalling and exiting area which they control. All of the Trunk Road plans have very limited or no additional merchant parking. There is little economic benefits and it would actually stifle growth in the cove.

Plan Z, or David Wrinch’s plan, is a modified loop road that moves the ferry marshalling and exiting area to the north of Trunk Road. It would free up Trunk Road, allowing normal village traffic with diagonal parking on the north side with over 60 additional parking spaces.

Avoiding major revamping of the remaining parts of Trunk Road, traffic lanes, sidewalks, utilities and landscaping that are not required immediately would delay the costs for a future cove enhancement project.

Rondy Dike

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“Oh stop it. Nobody wants you coming around this late begging for cookies.

You’ll embarrass yourself and if they gave you cookies they’d only do it to get rid of you.”

“No way. Piers Hayes gave me a free cookie at the Snug once and last month Roy McKinley gave me two when I was out to his place, and I didn’t even ask.

Katherine Kerr gave me cookies when she was four, and kids don’t normally share.

There are generous people on Bowen and one of them will come through. I just have to believe and the universe will open up an abundance of cookies.”

“What are you, the Deepak Chopra of confection? Look: no one wants to give you cookies.”

“No? Chris White would. Chris Catchlove. Chris Buchanan. That makes three Chris’ alone. Plus Chris Wilson and Chris Coon, too. And Christine Walker and Krista Lefler. Jill and Dave Taylor would; like if I drove out to their place I wouldn’t even have to ask for one. Natalia Denis-Lay would. And her sister Kaelyn.

The Penningtons would give me chocolate cookies. Lidia Patriaz, Kim Morales, the Eve ‘of Destruction’ Sentlinger, Atom Brooke, Andy Durant, Daniel McGregor, River Hooper and Paul Stewart. All those islanders would give me cookies.”

“Oh, really? Paul Stewart would? He won’t even be your friend on Facebook.”

“Yes, but that’s because he only has family on Facebook.”

“Oh, he just said that so he wouldn’t hurt your feelings.”

“But even Calder told me Paul only has 12 friends!”

“Yeah. Sure. You’re probably right.”

(Suddenly a voice is heard from a nearby bedroom [HINT: ‘deus ex machina!’]).

“Dad? Dad, you can have my cookies.”

“Boy? You’re supposed to be asleep. It’s almost ten.”

“But I heard you talking and I didn’t eat my cookies at lunch today because I was late for European handball. I got four of those soft-baked oatmeal raisons in my backpack.”

“The soft-baked? That’s awesome.

Thank-you. Now go back to sleep.”

“Okay. Goodnight, Dad. Goodnight, Mom. Love you.”

“Love you, too. And thanks. See? Bowen Island comes through again.”

“All I can say is you’re lucky we have a generous son.”

“Oh. Wait. Shoot.”

“Now what is it?”

“We’re out of peanut butter.”

MICHAEL PETER GRANGER, M.D. B. October 31, 1939, Bradford, England, D. November 13, 2012, Vancouver, BC The family deeply regrets the peaceful death of Dr. Peter Granger of Vancouver and Bowen Island. Lovingly survived by his sister, Shirley Dietz (Wolfgang) and partner, Bill Granger, nine nephews and nieces.

Pre-deceased by parents Eric and Enid Granger and older brother Bryan.

Peter and family lived through WWII and emigrated to Canada in 1951. He graduated from University of Toronto School of Medicine in 1962, and practiced as a Family Physician, Chief of Staff, York Central Hospital, VicePresident of Medical Affairs, North York General Hospital and Director of Inner City Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Teacher and Mentor to CHIUS (Community Health Initiatives by University Students), retiring in 2012.

Peter was the recipient of a Queen’s Silver Jubilee Award, 1977, College of Family Physicians of Canada Geeta Gupta Equity and Diversity Award, 2010, and College of Health Disciplines BC Health Association Award, 2012.

Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at Bowen Island United Church, Sunday, December 9, 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Peter’s memory are requested to Doctors without Borders, the Dr Peter AIDS Foundation, or a humanitarian charity of your choice.

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Light up Bowen in rhyme

Lantern-making workshop Did you know that the Bowen Community Fair Association not only supports community non-profits through the Bowfest event in August, but also reinvests some of the funds into the community throughout the year?

To support the traditional community event Light Up Bowen, the Bowfest board (www.bowfest.org) helped to make the two-part, free lantern-making workshop on November 16 possible for Bowen Island community youth and their parents. The lantern making workshop was held at BICS and was organized by the community school coordinator as part of community learning programming.

BICS students who participated in the after-school lantern making workshop were really in the spirit of things, as November 16 was also Crazy Hair Day at the school. See all of the fabulous lanterns on parade on Saturday, December 1, at the Light Up Bowen event that is sponsored by the Bowen Chamber of Commerce. And thank you, Bowfest board, for the support. Sarah Haxby photo

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ear Ye, Hear Ye....

Let’s light up Bowen!

At Artisan Square we all need to meet With lanterns to lead the crowd down the street Pictures with Santa for all to enjoy With giggles and grins from each girl and boy Bowen shops will be giving hot toddies and treats Music and caroling will fill our main streets And there in the orchard, the story unfolds Of Mary, Joseph and Jesus behold The people will gather to toast and to meet And all thru Bowen our hearts be replete So come one and come all to this joyous event Then to look back and know, that was time well spent!

Serendipitous Sisters December 01, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. starting at Artisan Square, end at USSC. Volunteers still welcome, please email Mercia at justretired08@ hotmail.com.

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his year, the 27th Bowen Island Community School Association (CSA) Christmas Craft Fair is shaping up to be as popular and busy as ever. With over 60 tables, the fair is a not-to-be missed event that is scheduled for Sunday, December.

2, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The theme is “Classic Christmas” to celebrate all of our favourite things!

Entertainment is part of this event, with the Morris Dancers performing around noon, a roving Santa, and possibly even a Christmas Grinch. The Scouts will sell Christmas trees at the craft fair for the first time, and there are more youth vendors than ever before. The Bowen Island Community School Association encourages our community’s youngest artisans and entrepreneurs by providing table space at no cost. For the craft fair, young participants get to practice crafting, marketing and math skills as well as having the opportunity to connect with people in the community as they sell their wares or raise funds for causes that they passionately support, such as the B.C. Children’s Hospital. When you’re at the Craft Fair, don’t forget to visit the classroom beside the parking lot and see what youth vendors have for sale.

Vendors will be selling pottery, wreathes, jewelry, soap, art, knitting, weaving, Christmas cards, toys, baked goods, dried lavender, jam and much more.

Most of the vendors are islanders or have island connections and some of the tables benefit non-profit organization and initiatives. Please bring cash and cheques, as only a few vendors have credit-card capability.

If possible, please take the bus, carpool or park off-

site and walk to the school. There is over-flow parking on the shoulder of Mount Gardner Road, and at the Bowen Island Children’s Centre.

If needed, we can hold your items at the front entrance until you are able to bring your car to the school for pick up. This service, along with all of the many components of the craft fair, are created by volunteers. If you are able to volunteer, we need help: from putting up posters and decorating to helping serve coffee and lunches; check out the volunteer sign-up in the upper foyer at BICs or email our fabulous volunteer coordinator: Kim Eifler keifler@sd45. bc.ca.

It is the Bowen Island Community School Association’s mission to support the school as the hub of community life by encouraging community development and life-long learning, leading to strong families, a healthier community and enhancement of the quality of life for all ages. The Christmas Craft Fair is the main fundraiser of the year. All monies raised through table fees, donations, kitchen food sales and raffle baskets are invested back into the community. Some examples of what the CSA supports include the homework club (that provides a snack, resources and a safe place for students to work on school projects), further development of the Outdoor Learning Centre (for use for BICS students and after school hours and weekend use for the community), sponsorship of the West Coast Symphony (next concert on Sunday, December 9, at 1 p.m.) and financial assistance in keeping BICS open for community use after school hours and on weekends.

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Four island artists participate in fair SUSANNE MARTIN Editor

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his coming Saturday and Sunday, the Rob Wall Gallery in Artisan Square will offer selected art by four local artists: Bill Hoopes, Gregg Simpson, Gary Ferguson and Rob Wall. “It’s going to be a preChristmas art fair that will give people who are serious about artwork a chance to look at quality pieces and purchase them at a very reasonable price,” Wall said, adding that all artists show a mixture of old and new work and will be on hand to chat with customers.

The artists present a range of styles, from abstract to surrealistic to Canadiana, and there will be reproductions, giclee prints and many paintings on the wall, making the fair an easy stop for a range of Christmas shopping needs. And the prices will be marked down. “We price them at up to 50 per cent off for selected pieces, others are 20 per cent off,” Wall said.

Wall is moving ahead with creating a new consortium of artists. “I’m aiming to promote on-island as well as off-island artists,” he explained. “I want to increase the profile of Bowen art and I look forward to bringing in more themed shows in the new year.” Wall plans to utilize his gallery space in Artisan Square to showcase a mixture of local and off-island art - the first in the series will be Toby Malek, an artist of Iranian descent who “paints wild figurative pieces.”

Malek’s work will be on display from December.

Another new feature of the Rob Wall Gallery is a screen that enables the artist to expand the range of images shown at any time. “Drop by and see the images on the screen,” Wall says.

“And come out on the weekend, there will be food and conversation with the artists.” He adds that the fair is designed to kick off the season of Christmas shopping on Bowen Island and is held over two days only, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The four artists who participate in the upcoming art fair are well-known on Bowen Island and represent a wide range of style. Rob Wall design

Svetlana ponomarëva kicks off classical concert series MAriANA HOLBROOK SpEciAl to thE UNdErcUrrENt

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vetlana Ponomarëva was born in Omsk, Siberia (Russia) in 1973. When she was three, she tried playing an imaginary piano on a table, but soon graduated to a real piano at Music School #4. She was accepted into the prestigious Gnesins Russian Academy of Music in Moscow where she earned both graduate and postgraduate honours. Svetlana was a finalist at the Young Concert Artist Competition in New York in 1993 and reached the semi-finals at the 1996 Esther Honens Calgary International Piano Competition in Canada.

In 1999, she took the opportunity to move to Canada, thanks to those who could not forget the memories of her dynamic

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playing and her refreshing spontaneity.

Among them was her future husband who helped organize recitals in Calgary until they made Vancouver their home in 2004.

Together, they now design individual concert projects over North America, Europe and Russia. She has also performed as a soloist, with chamber ensembles such as the Shanghai Quartet and orchestras in Russia, Germany, Canada and the USA. Two important musical moments came for Svetlana: one with her 2003 performance of Schnittke’s Concerto for Piano and Strings in Omsk and the other with her Carnegie Hall debut recital on October 7, 2004.

In May 2012, she was happy to be asked to return to Omsk to be the featured soloist in Rachmaninov’s second Concerto for Piano and Orchestra for the 90th anni-

versary celebration of the Shebalin Music College.

She says of her music, “In life, music is my preferred instrument to explore and discover who I am. This abstract and complex language becomes an organic part of me, not an intellectual exercise. Thus, the concert is a key to sharing the emotions and knowledge inspired by composers, so listeners in turn feel they have discovered a bit more about themselves.”

Svetlana will be playing on Bowen Island at Cates Hill Chapel on Sunday, November 25. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. and the concert starts at 3:30. A series subscription to the Bowen Island Arts Council’s Classical Concert Series only costs $95 for four concerts, with a single ticket costing $45.

People can purchase her CDs in the concert intermission.

LightSat,Up Bowen!

Dec 1, 2012 starting at 5:30 p.m. at Artisan Square to the Davies Heritage Orchard to meet Santa in Snug Cove

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I heard the USSC Marina Gift Shop has really fun stocking stuffers.

That might do it!

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Ferry consultation open house

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he BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) will hold an open house on the future of the coastal ferry system on November 28, between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. at BICS. There will be a question and answer period starting at 7:30 p.m. A complete description of the process and supporting data can be found at www.coastalferriesengagement.ca.

The service contract amendment recently signed between BC Ferries and MOTI requires finding “service adjustments”, (savings) of $30 million, $4 million have been found in the three major routes between Vancouver, Victoria and Nanaimo.

That leaves $26 million still to be found. The contract indicates criteria the cost reductions will be based on which include routes that incur a significant financial loss annually, routes that have an annual capacity utilization level of less than 55 per cent and routes where specific round trips have a less than 20 per cent usage.

The contract says that “specific adjustments will take into account the need to ensure basic ferry service at the route level, where applicable. Examples of basic ferry service include travel to and from school, work, and significant community events.”

The consultation process will look at existing conditions and the need to reduce BC Ferries’ operating costs, and also a vision for the future including alternative means of delivering transportation services.

This process set in place by MOTI is intended to lead to discussions with

the communities likely to be affected.

Kirk & Co. will assist MOTI in presenting open houses but they will not be making recommendations on either cost savings or sailing cuts.

The results of these consultations will influence ferry service to Bowen for the foreseeable future. Key to the continued economic and social viability and growth of Bowen Island is access to reasonably-priced and frequent ferry service for both cars and passengers. The BC Ferries system is as much part of the provincial public transportation system as the provincial highway system, yet MOTI wishes to achieve higher levels of cost recovery from coastal ferry users than from land–based public transit, the inland ferries and the provincial highway system.

The open house is intended to look at the future, not the current situation. It is not intended to address some of the more recent operational failings of BC Ferries, including the deployment of a sub-standard replacement ferry while the Capilano was in refit. However, the feedback form does ask for input on the sizes and types of vessels that should be considered when making decisions about what to build to replace the many aging vessels in the minor route fleet.

We urge all Bowen residents to come to the open house and make their views known about ferry service for Bowen and the coast. We are looking forward to seeing you there.

BIM Ferry Advisory Committee: Adam Holbrook, Bill Van Luven, Erwen Smith, councillor Alison Morse

On the calendar FRIDAY, NOV. 23 • Legion Dinner: 6:30 p.m. come early or it may be sold out.

• Youth Centre: 6 to 10:30 p.m.

Free food, free music - drop in.

• 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.

• BIHORA photos with horses: December 8, 1 to 3 p.m. at Evergreen Acres, 1355 Westside Rd. • Breakfast with Santa: Saturday, December 8, 9 to 11 a.m. BICS gym. Register at www. bowencommunityrecreation.com or in person at the Recreation office (2216).

a.m. line dancing, 9:45 a.m. exercises, singing and refreshments, 10:45 a.m. Speaker Paul Fast - part 2 of David Suzuki film Force of Nature.

TUESDAY, NOV. 27

SATURDAY, NOV. 24

• Snug Cove House Society AGM: 10 a.m. at Bowen Court.

• Tour de France Wine Adventure: 7:30 p.m. at the Gallery at Artisan Square. Tickets $65 .at biac.ca and at the gallery.

• Art Fair at the Rob Wall Gallery: 10: 30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Buy Bowen art at special prices.

• Bingo at the Legion: starting at 1 p.m. Meat has been ordered, come and try your luck.

SUNDAY, NOV. 25

• Classical Concert Series presents - Pianist Svetlana Ponomareva: 2:45 p.m. Cates Hill Chapel.

• ALANON: 7:15 to 8:15 p.m.

Collins Hall.

• wOW Worship Team Sing Songs of Praise: Bowen Community Church music ensemble meets after 10 a.m. serves at Bowen Island Community Church.

For info, call 947-2063.

• Art Fair at the Rob Wall Gallery: 10: 30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Buy Bowen art at special prices.

MONDAY, NOV. 26 • 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

• AA Meeting: Open meeting, 7:15 p.m. Collins Hall. 604-4343933.

• Bowen Island Dementia Caregiver Support Group: Last Tuesday of each month 7:30 –to 9 p.m. For more info, contact Kerri at 604-984-8348 or ksutherland@ alzheimerbc.org.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 28

• BC Coastal Ferries consultation meeting: Presentation at 6 p.m. Formal question and answer period from 7:30 p.m. at BICS. • 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. 9472717.

THURSDAY, NOV. 29

• 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.

UPCOMING • Bowen Island Recycling Depot AGM: December 5, 7 p.m. at BICS library. All BIRD users welcome.

• CSA Christmas Craft Fair: Sunday, December 2, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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his year marks the 20th anniversary of Seniors Keeping Young (SKY). It is Bowen Island’s only program for seniors that covers physical, mental and educational subjects. Meetings are every Monday morning at Bowen Court. It also provides outings, at minimal cost, such as viewing the Christmas lights, visiting the Reiffel Bird Sanctuary and many others. These are open to all residents and it is not necessary to be a SKY member. All these activities are listed in the Undercurrent calendar and on the Forum.

The history of SKY is written below but it is important to note that the program has always run on a shoe-string with the help of small grants from local charities and the municipality but mostly through the dedication of our volunteers. Expenses include rent, minimal wages for exercise instructor and coordinator, small honorariums for speakers and reimbursement for travel expenses when needed. After Varek Ernst, our first co-ordinator and dancing instructor, left the island, we had some dancers fill in for a little while. But for the past many years, Margaret McGregor has faithfully volunteered to guide our line dancing, even though, since she and her husband sold their home on Bowen, she has been taking the ferry just to join us for a short while on a Monday morning. Needless to say, she has our everlasting thanks – we are forever in her debt. We are hoping that we can find a kind person on Bowen to volunteer to fill the slot from 9 to 9.45 a.m. Maybe some simple

Seniors Keeping Young celebrates the organization’s 20th anniversary this year. The weekly Monday meeting currently includes line-dancing but other instructors are invited to offer their services. Martha Perkins file photo stretching, meditation, or best of all, dancing. There may be some students out there who need some practical teaching experience. We have a lot of fun and would welcome any type of gentle activity. If there is anyone who would like to give this small amount of time, please phone Mary at 947-9361 or April at 947-9190.

This wellness program was started by Karen Levy, the public health nurse in 1992, along with Dorothy Lawson and with support from Dr. John Hurlburt and Bud Massender. They met at the home of Wally Henderson, and George Welsh was commandeered as chairman and his wife Jenny as secretary. In May of l992, they applied for a New Horizons Grant for 18 months operating costs and SKY began with a bang at the health fair at the Old General Store on June 13, 1992.

Afterwards, the organizers joked that while they were promoting health, they were serving up quite a few unhealthy goodies.

From 1993 to 1995, Dorothy Lawson wrote and printed a monthly newsletter, SKYLIGHTS, and from 1993 to 1995, with the help of Dorothy Davies and Bonnie MacNeill, they launched the SKY Diner that comprised a

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When shoveling snow, do NOT place it onto the Municipal Highway. When clearing your driveway, please pile snow on the left side of your driveway (facing your property) to improve visibility of approaching traffic and to reduce possibility of snow being pushed across your driveway by plough trucks.

Snow and Ice removal from sidewalks are the responsibility of the abutting property owner and must be cleared by 10 a.m.

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luncheon at the Legion and meals on wheels for those unable to get there.

In 1994, SKY applied for and received provincial recognition of their constitution as a nonprofit society. Board members were George Welsh (president), Jenny Welsh (treasurer), and Varick Ernst who was responsible for setting up exercise and dance programs. Other board members were Wally Henderson, Donna McGee, Dorothy Davies, Ethel Webb, Dorothy Lawson and Wilf Birnie. Wilf was instrumental in the proper writing up of the constitution which proved to be quite a task as it was returned three times for small errors.

However, when it was approved, SKY applied for its second New Horizons grant.

In spite of many changes of executives and some financial juggling over the years, SKY has continued to thrive and has over 30 regular members. There are also many more who drop in to participate in sections of the program or to listen to our many interesting speakers. Over the years SKY has proved its worth and hopefully, with the help of interested parties, and its volunteers, will continue to do so.

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s the holiday season nears, volunteers are getting ready to help islanders get home safely on a night of merry-making as 2012 will be the third year the Rotary Club of Bowen Island operates a branch of Operation Red Nose (ORN). The organization looks back at what was accomplished with the funds that were raised through donations to Bowen’s ORN and additional sponsorships.

In 2010, Bowen Rotary collected about $3,400 and began looking for a worthy youth project to support. For 20 years, the Bowen Island Community School had been fundraising for an outdoor learning classroom and had raised $12,500 - about a third of the cost of the facility. The Bowen Rotary Club used the $3,400 from ORN, plus the $12,500 to apply to the Rotary District. The district fund managers embraced the project and agreed to match the funds raised on Bowen. With over $30,000, the plans for the classroom could pro-

ceed immediately. To read about the ground breaking on April 20, please see http://bowenrotary.wordpress. com/2012/04/20/outdoor-learningclassroom-ground-breaking-ceremony, for the opening ceremony on June 22, see http://bowenrotary. wordpress.com/2012/06/22/outdoorlearning-classroom-on-bowenisland-now-open.

The uses for last year’s funds are still in the planning stage. Bowen Rotary has provided the RCMP with video vouchers for positive ticketing. The RCMP also has some nifty Rotary flashlights that do not need batteries to give to pedestrians who are walking along Bowen’s dark roads. A much larger program is currently planned to involve all of Bowen’s schools to encourage young people to develop projects that benefit the community.

ORN helps our neighbours arrive home safely during the holiday season and provides funding for worthy endavours on the island.

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or the first time, BIHORA is offering photos of you, your friends and your family with beautiful horses on Saturday, December 8, from 1 to 3 p.m. We have decked the stalls, brushed the horses and are ready to do the photos with a professional photographer.

Come on down to Evergreen Acres at 1355 Westside Road, park along the road and follow the crowd.

It will cost $15 for one photo with up to four people in the picture, $20 for two different photos and $5 for photo reprints. Photos can be picked up at the Office at Artisan Square on Monday, December 10, from 1 to 5 p.m. The photos will make great gifts and beautiful keepsakes and meeting the horses will be fun for everyone.

We hope to see you there.

Vivian Pearce, BIHORA

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Grey Cup party at Tunstall Bay clubhouse MARCUS HONDRO CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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or the first time in its 42-year history the Tunstall Bay Community Association (TBCA) is hosting a Grey Cup party open to the public. The game between the Calgary Stampeders and Toronto Argonauts goes this Sunday, November 25, in Toronto at 3 p.m. PST, with the doors at the TBCA clubhouse opening at 2.

There will be a $10 admission for non-members – members get in free – and you’ll be watching the 100th Grey Cup on a new, state-of-the-art, 9’ hi-definition screen with surround sound that promises to make it an exciting event even without the B.C. Lions.

The party is to be a harbinger of things to come as the club plans to open its doors for other events. “We’re more actively promoting the TBCA in the broader community,” club president Ian Thomson said in an email this week.

Thomson noted that new islanders, and likely even some long-term islanders, may not know much about the club and said an event like the Grey Cup party raises the TBCA’s profile.

“We’re a not-for-profit club that’s run by volunteers with a terrific facility manager and family living on site,” he said.

The club, which has long rented out its facilities to the public for weddings, parties, meetings and other private functions, boasts about 120 family members from all over the island and even the mainland, not just the Tunstall Bay area. There is a wait list for new members and anyone interested can find information at tunstallbay.org.

TBCA treasurer Richard Underdown told the Undercurrent that the club already has another public event at the clubhouse planned – a jazz night on Friday, December 7, that will feature Bowen musicians: guitarist Tuen Schut, bassist Rob Bailey and drummer Buff Allen.

You’ll be able to buy a beer for four bucks at the Grey Cup party, non-alcoholic beverages for two bucks and a plate of chili and a bun for $6. RSVP at social@tunstallbay.org.

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