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Snug Cove House ready for next step SUSANNE MARTIN EDITOR
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ple in the ferry line-up don’t go into businesses to spent money,” she said. “But that’s not true.” Locals plan to line up early in order to do their shopping, according to Petersen, and tourists are not used to the ferry - they don’t want to venture far from their vehicles after they line up. Both groups are valuable customers that help local businesses survive. “We depend on tourism,” Petersen says. “Bowen is a small market and how much can islanders buy in each store? The Christmas and summer seasons hold us through the rest of the year.” Petersen feels that moving the line-up could have serious consequences for her bottom line. “Just in the last three weeks, people are coming into the store from the line-up, picking out
very year, seniors are moving away from Bowen Island as the majority of homes consist of single-family dwellings, often on difficult terrain, and many health services are a ferry ride away. But is the move made by choice or from necessity? Graham Ritchie, chair of the Snug Cove House Society, believes that there should be a structure and services in place to allow seniors to stay in the community. The society’s goal is to create safe and supportive housing options as well as complementary services for seniors. To that goal, 1.2 acres next to Bowen Court were purchased in 2004 with funds raised by community members. To build a campus of care facility, part of the property will be subdivided and sold and Ritchie said that “now the way is clear to proceed.” “Our plan to sell half our land to raise construction funds had been complicated by the worst real estate market on Bowen in 10 years,” Ritchie said, adding that the society had been looking at various combinations of lot numbers and unit types that would improve the odds of selling the market land. “Bowen’s real estate inventory does not include small multi-family lots and it’s proving difficult to estimate their potential value.
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Brrr! Islanders braved the freezing waters of Bowen Bay at the annual Polar Bear Swim to welcome 2013.
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Which marshalling option is good for cove businesses? SUSANNE MARTIN EDITOR
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n the past few months, a number of ferry marshalling options have been presented and discussed in council chambers as well as in the community. Carol Petersen, owner of Nature Encounters Tours & Travel Ltd., with a store situated a few metres away from the ferry line-up, has decided to find out what business owners in Snug Cove think about the different ideas. She has distributed a form that invites comments on whether the businesses are affected by having ferry marshalling close by. She also asks whether business owners would support the ferry line-up staying where it is, if they have seen the various proposed plans and which of them they like.
“I went to the Bowen Island Chamber of Commerce meeting in December to hear about [ferry marshalling options],” Petersen said. “I’ve never been approached as a business owner by council at any time and I’ve been in that store for six years. I’m getting concerned that something is going to happen without any input from businesses in the cove.” Three options were presented at the Chamber meeting - the south side option that sees moving the line-up through Crippen Park south of Trunk Road, the Plan Z that envisions moving ferry marshalling into Crippen Park north of Trunk Road and the so-called Fletcher Plan that includes traffic cirlces. Petersen believes the options would affect traffic to her store negatively. “Someone at the meeting suggested that peo-
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“We have contracted for the assistance of an appraisal company familiar with the Bowen market,” Ritchie said. “The society’s building committee volunteers, particularly John Greene and Don Nicolson, have dedicated a considerable amount of their time and expertise to this.” Ritchie explained that it has now been determined to subdivide the lower part of the property into eight lots - seven are earmarked for duplex units and one will have a single family home on it. In addition to raising funds for Snug Cove House, this will create alternative housing options. “We suspect that some of the lots will be brought by seniors as they will be affordable and close to care,” Ritchie said, adding that clustering of seniors’ housing is likely to attract care services. “If they are scattered in different areas, it is more difficult to get nurses to visit, for instance,” he said. “If [seniors] live close together, that makes it more simple.” To ensure the necessary infrastructure is in place, Snug Cove House Society has looked at connecting to municipal services as well as alternative options. “A successful well flow test and an opinion from North Shore Health means we can provide our own sewage and water services on our land if we cannot obtain the preferred option – municipal services,” Ritchie said. The funding for the well flow test
came from one of the society’s directors who donated a large sum and the Bowen Island Municipality (BIM). Ritchie also acknowledged BIM’s contribution in the form of the grant covering land taxes. In addition to private and municipal funding, the Snug Cove House Society received a financial contribution from a fundraising initiative spearheaded by the Knick Knack Nook. “The board of Snug Cove House Society is most grateful to the hard-working board and volunteers of the Knick Knack Nook who raised over $10,000 towards the seniors’ residence with a successful auction of selected and often lovingly renovated items donated to the Nook,” Ritchie said. “The wonderful folks at Digitally Hip continued their support of our project with an online bidding addition to the website which greatly added to the auction’s public profile.” Another initiative organized by the Snug Cove House Society provides dining options for seniors and Ritchie wanted to acknowledge the work of April Sear, Sharon Haggerty, Murray Atherton and David Sharrock for their work as well as dining establishments and food suppliers that are offering generous discounts to seniors. He believes Snug Cove House Society is ready for the next step: the subdivision of the property and with that, 2013 can see a substantial move forward in the realization of the society’s goals.
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a Christmas ornament or even a silk batik,” she says. “It’s hard enough to have a business on island, let alone a business that has no traffic.” Petersen decided to find out what other business owners think and what would work best for them. She also plans to hold a walk through the cove to look at the locations where change, such as the round-about, is proposed. Her only goal is to get information, says Petersen, adding that a number of business owners have already responded. “People have emailed back and dropped off the survey. There is no right or wrong, I only want to know what they like to see. And what can help and not hinder business,” she said, adding that she considers approaching council with the findings. “Any decision like this affects us greatly.” Some of the feedback Petersen has received is that there are issues with the line-up during early morning drop-off and peak times, but the rest of the day, the marshalling goes smoothly. She has
also heard of ideas to improve the current line-up as well as parking in the cove at a lesser expense. “We could beautify [Snug Cove] but not by spending millions of dollars to do that stuff,” she said. “What I want as a business owner is to exist on Bowen and hire local people who go to the bank here, the stores and the pharmacy - all those things are totally interconnected.” Petersen’s informal survey concentrates only on business owners in the cove but, judging by the response she has received, she believes that Bowen Islanders will actively participate in a public process. The deadline to submit comments was January 3 but Petersen is open to extending the time. Please contact her at carol@natureencounterstours.com or phone (604) 947-9005. “I’ll also be in the store this weekend,” Petersen says, adding that she encourages islanders to share their ideas. “People are creative,” she says. “One drawing may not fit everyone’s needs but we can try to get the best of all these worlds.”
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slands Trust Council is calling on the provincial government to keep the promise to treat ferries as an essential part of BC’s transportation infrastructure. Islands Trust Council, a local government responsible for the Southern Gulf and Howe Sound islands, is making four specific requests in a December 20 submission to the provincial government in response to the BC Coastal Ferries consultation process. “Ferries are lifelines for coastal communities and businesses; just like highways are in the rest of the province,” said Sheila Malcolmson, Chair of the Islands Trust Council. “The current approach to the marine transportation system is failing us and the future is predictable. As fares go up, ridership goes down, and as ridership goes down, fares go up yet again. As services get cut, coastal economies weaken further. This cycle of decline has to stop and the root of the problem lies with chronic provincial government underinvestment.” “The cost of using BC Ferries is a crucial issue for our constituents – every community we represent is dependent on the ferry system, and the substantial cumulative fare increases over the last decade (up an average of 80% and up 133% on some routes) are hurting families, businesses and community well-being,” said Malcolmson. “Ferry fares cover 85% of operating costs, which is more user-pay than any other form of BC transportation, but we just can’t pay more.” Malcolmson added that businesses and families invested on the islands based on repeated and consistent promises from the provincial government that it would sustain affordable, reliable ferry services.
“In this context, we were astonished to read a December 17 provincial announcement of billions of dollars of investment in highways and public transit that makes absolutely no reference to ferries. Infrastructure funds flow freely to other regions of the province, yet the province is relying on ever-increasing ferry fares to pay for the ferry system infrastructure deficit. It is hard to imagine the provincial government proposing to curtail access to northern or interior communities while also suggesting new local taxes to pay for overdue repairs to provincial highways, yet that’s what’s happening on the coast.” “The provincial government needs to return to the fundamental principle that built this coastal province: marine transportation is an essential part of BC’s prosperity. “The provincial government must take full responsibility for capital costs and immediately provide sufficient funding to significantly reduce fares on the minor routes. By reinvesting in the minor routes to reduce fares and jumpstart ridership, the provincial government can help restore the economic and social health of ferry-dependent communities and the province,” Malcolmson said. “Islanders want to help with service efficiencies and have proposed great ideas over the years, but a consultation process that asks whether ferries should convert to natural gas is disingenuous – that’s like asking the public what kind of fuel airlines should use. We are calling for more detailed and specific consultations with Island communities before any significant service changes or cuts are considered, and we think this will work best if ferry fares are first stabilized.”
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The year BIAC turns 25 JACQUELINE MASSEY BIAC
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e know the New Year is going to be a great one. It’s the year the Bowen Island Arts Council (BIAC) turns 25 and that means it’s time to celebrate arts and culture on Bowen Island. From its early beginnings in 1988, the arts council has strived for excellence in delivering programs and services to Bowen. It has grown to become a mature organization, one that has worked hard to earn a place of respect in this community. In celebrating our achievements, we give homage to this inspired vibrant place we call home. We delight in acknowledging and nurturing the heart and soul of the community. From April to August, in addition to its regular programming, BIAC will be hosting a series of events we’re calling the Community Anniversary Celebration. So get ready to party and express your creativity in a myriad of ways. Some of the highlights coming up in 2013 include: • Street banners: a community banner project that features artwork by local artists • BIAC birthday bash: a concert featuring local musicians, cake and balloons • Speed dating with the arts: an opportunity to sample a myriad of art techniques and practices • History of Arts on Bowen Presentation and Exhibit: work-
ing in conjunction with the Bowen Island Museum and Archives, we will develop a timeline and presentation of island arts from the turn of the 20th century to the present. This will include an exhibit to be presented at the Gallery at Artisan Square. • Bowen anthology compilation and launch: a book of short stories, essays, and poetry by local authors. • Arts and cultural directory: listing of artists and artisans on Bowen, including contact and other information about their work. • Bowen Bohemia: a theatrical performance celebrating Bowen’s heritage, Lieben and the creative culture of the island • Music in the park: a series of concerts featuring local musicians The intent of these events, to be staged over the months of April to August is to celebrate the Bowen Island Arts Council’s success and growth over the past 25 years, to showcase arts on Bowen and to create excitement and awareness of the artistic culture of our community. We invite the entire community to join and partner with us. We’ll be collaborating with the Bowen Island Museum and Archives, the Bowen Public Library, Steamship Days, theatre and musical groups, authors, artists and a host of others. The arts council thanks the province of BC for its support of the Community Anniversary Celebration through its job creation partnership program. For more information, please contact Jacqueline Massey, BIAC’s executive director, at 604-947-2454.
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he volunteers and staff of the Bowen Island Museum and Archives have been working hard behind the scenes to organize displays and events for the public in the coming year. Our ongoing archival work will focus on collecting personal accounts, photographs, and historical materials that tell of life on Bowen Island in the 1970s. In keeping with this theme, we will be hosting an Oral History Workshop on Sunday, January 27, and we invite the public to join us. The workshop will be led by Willeen Keough, a professor at Simon Fraser University. From 1 to 4 p.m., we will learn about the art of creating oral history conversations. To attend, please pre-register at (604) 947-2655 or bihistorians@telus.net. Participation in the workshop is by donation. Next month, we will be celebrating BC Heritage
The Seaside Cottage was chosen to be restored for the Crippen Park caretaker. Joanne Raymont photo
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Supporting those who want to make a difference JOYCE GANONG B . I . C O M M U N I T Y F O U N d AT I O N
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’m looking forward to 2013! There are so many people on Bowen who are thinking about how to strengthen our community, and are taking action to do exactly that. Some are trying to figure out how to build financial sustainability for their groups and organizations. Some have ideas to fill much needed gaps in our community support systems. Some want to contribute financially. Some want to contribute their
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or Bowen Heritage, 2012 was a satisfying year. We hosted the best-attended Applefest ever, including a Bowen Agricultural Alliance’s farmers market. We produced new Davies Heritage Orchard signage (thanks to Coral Louie of the Sign Studio) and an apple identification booklet (thanks to Douglas College Professional Writing). Bowen got the great news from Metro Vancouver Parks that Seaside Cottage would be restored, providing accommodation for a resident caretaker for Crippen Park. Our membership numbers topped 110, with parks manager Gaetan Royer becoming our 100th member at the 2012 AGM. We co-sponsored a very successful Light Up Bowen, in partnership with other community organizations, companies, and the Bowen Island Chamber of Commerce. We’re looking forward to building on these strengths in 2013. Five goals in particular stand out. 1. Early in the year, we’ll finish up a business plan for the heritage precinct. We’re delighted to be work-
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skills. Some want to create opportunities for conversations about how our organizations can work together more effectively. The Bowen Island Community Foundation is eager to be a part of all of this, and proud to be a member of such a vibrant community. So, my wish for 2013 is that we, as a community, support those who want to make a difference and who have the dreams along with the energy and commitment to fulfill their dreams. They are all possible with a little work and a lot of trust in one another. Happy New Year!
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Week with our annual Youth Curator Program in collaboration with Bowen Island Community School. We are pleased to also be working with students from Island Discovery Learning Centre this year to create a photographic display at the Learning Centre based on this year’s Heritage Week theme: Good Neighbours: Heritage Homes and Neighbourhoods. We’re also partnering with the Bowen Island Arts Council to celebrate the diversity of arts and culture on the island. The Museum and Archives’ summer exhibit will focus on the history of art on Bowen, featuring a variety of local visual artists, gallerists, and collectors. This will coincide with the arts council’s 25th anniversary, so expect an exiting line-up of events. And you may just see us at the Bowen Summer Market in Snug Cove again when July comes around. These are just a few of the programs taking place at the Museum and Archives and we hope you will join us in 2013.
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ing within the context of Metro Vancouver Parks’ renewed interest in heritage conservation on Bowen. 2. We’re keen to further develop a series of workshops for the demonstration garden behind Cottage 20. The series is already underway, with association member Brent Carline at the helm. 3. With chamber manager and Steamship Days co-organizer Maria Steernberg now on our board, we’re happy to participate more fully in Steamship Days 2013 (July 10–14). 4. We’re hoping to continue to partner with other community organizations for events during Heritage Week (February 18 to 24) and for Applefest 2013 (Thanksgiving Sunday, October 13). 5. We want to continue to grow our membership. We’re looking for volunteers to help with events, maintenance, and planning, and we welcome candidates for the 2013 board of directors. Please visit our website at bowenheritage.org. You’ll find our membership information, events calendar, and a taste of the history of Bowen Island. And if you’d like to become involved, please email bowenheritage@gmail.com.
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ll was merry and bright at the Spirit of Solstice Concert at Cates Hill late last year. It was standing-room only for those who came out to hear local musicians perform and help support the endowment fund for a community centre. The end-of-year concert, sponsored by the Bowen Island Arts Council, raised $1,400 to help build the fund, held in trust by the Bowen Island Community Foundation. Many thanks are in order. Cro Lucas did a fantastic job as our MC for the evening. The musicians and other performers, all who donated their time, were superb. They included Doug Stepple, Sarah Haxby, Deer in the Headlights, Adam Morton, Pauline LeBel, Teun Schut, Bob Doucet, Susan Munro, Shari Ulrich, Elaine Taylor, Marc Gawthrop, Brian Hoover, the Bowen Island Community Choir and a surprise visit from the infamous mummers. Doug Fleetham did a magnificent job mixing the sound while Ian Davidson was a master at casting
everyone in the right light. The goodies, prepared by those excellent chefs and bakers, Heidi Kuhrt and Maureen Sawasy, were delicious. Thanks also to Phoenix for ticket sales, the Undercurrent for helping promote the event and those who supported us through their attendance. Not to brag, but we had an amazing team of volunteers. We are immensely grateful to Annie Dempster and her husband, Marty, Heather Hodson, Jlonka BallyBrown, Sonia Usmiani, Bill Granger, Julia Courtenay, David Demner and Alan Whitehead for all their time and effort. A big round of applause is in order for Doug Stepple and Susanna Braund, who came up with the idea for a celebration in the first place, and who organized and coordinated the program (in addition to appearing on stage). And last, but never least, hats off to Tina Nielsen and Kate Coffey, two super-heroes when it comes to building community on Bowen. Jacqueline Massey Executive director, BIAC
ruce Howlett has reminded us of the undemocratic character of the Islands Trust (December 28). The characteristics he discusses continue to apply to Bowen. But the Trust has another repugnant characteristic that bears mention, although it’s one that Bowen did finally escape thanks to the 1999 referendum that made it a municipality. This feature is the composition of the local trust committees that, on all islands other than Bowen, are responsible for the key function of making land-use decisions. These local trust committees, one per island, are each composed of three members: two locally elected, and one appointed from another island by the chair of the Trust Council. Thus, in the case of a disagreement between the two locally-elected members, it is the appointed alien member who in effect makes the land-use decision - regardless of how important and far-reaching it is. And further, being appointed, he/she can do so unburdened by tiresome concerns about the preferences of the voters affected by that decision. This is not necessarily a criticism of the people who have served as appointed members of local trust committees. But it is a criticism of both those who initially designed this sadly undemocratic feature of local government and those who over the years have tolerated or, worse, even joyously embraced it. Bud Long
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e own Cosmo, a 12-year-old cat, who was ripped open from one side to the other by the non-hybrid, which was eventually shot. (We were away.) Cosmo was taken off island for extensive surgery, which she survived. Since then, she has become totally petrified of the car, and she was solemnly promised -
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ew Year’s Day, my birthday, 3 a.m. I sit reflecting hodgepodge-like on life and beginnings and aging and etcetera etcetera. My wife and son are all tuckled up (invented a word!) on the couch, asleep. He is spent from his day of playing and saying no and she from keeping me at bay and working her holiday fingers to the bone. Bless them both. Back from a New Year’s Eve party at the home of Geoffrey Wynne; his parents, Julia Hadrill and Cordell Wynne, were also there. Lots of islanders, including Kelly Santiago and Gelson Batista; here’s one of the many things I admire about those two: they are mavericks, for as I understand it, they flipped a coin to see which surname their boys would take on, leading to the excellent duo of Gabrielle Santiago and Felipe ‘Felipe’ Batista. Bless all four of them. I set myself the task of not telling anyone there my birthday was fast approaching. I enjoy attention, yes, but it’s unseemly to court it. Truth be told I was hoping my wife would mention it, then I would get to tell my New Year’s Day birthday stories and be fawned over without looking to be needy. But, alas, she did not. We took chicken wings to the party but our son soon led a group of young males into the dining area and polished them off within five minutes. We left an hour or so before midnight and rang in the New Year watching Dick Clark without Dick Clark; he died last spring but his show lives on. Here’s what I’m doing now: I’m thinking about a play I wrote called Dick Clark in a Box. It was about a family who moved to Toronto from Saskatchewan and got lost culturally. They saw in the paper that Dick Clark was visiting the city and got the idea he’d help them figure out big-city culture, he was, after all, Dick Clark. They captured him and kept him in a big box in their living-room. The play was never produced. Was writing it a waste of time? The string eventually runs out, though it takes a while. I was the first baby born in the province of B.C. in the year 19-never-mind. True, picture in the paper, gifts. I often say I had my 15 seconds of fame right off the hop and it’s been downhill ever since. Mind you, I haven’t said it for years; must have become adjusted to my station in life and no longer in need of such self-deprecating remarks. Here’s this: I’ve always wanted to be a guy who remembers things. In 2002, I did a play in Vancouver and we took it to Montreal and Ottawa: Burning Vision. I spoke about it to Ines Gigling tonight at the party. It was written by Marie Clements, a first nation playwright and, as it now turns out, a hockey mom. A fine play, I was nominated for a Jessie but lost to a guy who performed in a tub of water (there’s theatre for ‘ya). At any rate, Ines and I talked of the play itself but it’s returned to my mind now because I cannot recall the name of the Indian restaurant in Montreal I ate at almost every night before the show, the dish I had each time I went, or even where in the city the restaurant was in. I always wanted to be the kind of guy that could say this: “Hey, if you’re going to Montreal, try the butter chicken and kaali daal at Le Buddha Bien in the Rue de Trop Pain district. It’s mouth watering.” I have friends that can do that. It’s irritating that they can and I can’t. Here’s a thought: who cares! You’re not that kind of a guy. You’re a forget things-kind of guy so just be that. Be the kind of guy you are. At this age, you might as well. You admire the maverick qualities of Kelly and Gelson but hey, didn’t you once buck convention by playing the drums in a penguin suit? Stop regretting! You wrote some plays that never got produced, you wrote some that did. New years and birthdays are conventions, celebrations, they’re not real. You don’t change who you are because of the passing of a year or solve personal issues because of a birthday. It’s about continuing to continue, about resolving to simply stand and walk tall without examining every step. Aahhh! Whatever. BE. Just be. Hello! I am. It’s a day. There’s air to be breathed. I’m here. The munchkins are sleeping there. We had good cheer and fine folk. Let’s move once more into the breach together and dance as one on the beaches. Happy Being, you lot! It’s New Year’s Day, my birthday, past 3 a.m.
he news affecting B.C. in 2012 sometimes seemed too bizarre to be believed. Here’s a tongue-in-cheek holiday news quiz. 1. Which invasive species did NOT give Lower Mainland authorities concern in 2012: A. Skin-burning giant hogweed B. Walking, gobbling snakehead fish C. Concrete-busting Japanese knotweed D. Lake-clogging zebra mussels
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A snakehead fish captured from a pond in Burnaby in June. Black Press photo 2. Justice Bruce Cohen’s inquiry found no single culprit for the decline of Fraser River sockeye salmon, but he did call for measures to reduce the risks from: A. Ocean-based fish farms B. First Nations poaching C. Sewage pollution from Metro Vancouver and Victoria D. Predatory fish like barracuda migrating further north 3. BC Lottery Corp. pushed for reforms allowing: A. 1,000% increase in online betting limits B. Single-event sports betting C. Betting your car at B.C. casinos D. Betting on elections, wars and which religion is best 4. Fraser Health embarked on an intensive cleaning of hospitals after an outbreak of: A. Scabies B. C. difficile C. Whooping cough D. Norovirus 5. TransLink shelved plans to build: A. Gondola up to SFU B. Funicular tramway in White Rock to carry beach-goers up and down the hill C. Deluxe SkyTrain cars with bar service for premium high-end bookings D. Adventure zip line across the Fraser River under the Golden Ears Bridge 6. David Black, owner of this newspaper, announced plans in August to build a: A. Space station B. Pulp and paper mill C. Oil refinery D. Insane asylum for reporters 7. Metro Vancouver enacted new regulations to control: A. Urban raccoons and coyotes B. Grease dumped down drains C. The use of shark fins in restaurants D. Jet skis off beaches in regional parks 8. Dilbit is: A. An Indian salty snack that was recalled by its Surrey manufacturer. B. A grade of paving aggregate used by engineers on the South Fraser Perimeter Road to reduce noise. C. Diluted bitumen, a heavy grade of crude oil diluted so it flows through pipelines D. A new cartoon strip for Black Press newspapers 9. Metro Vancouver directors said another potential use of a new trash incinerator could be to burn: A. Marijuana confiscated by police from grow-ops B. Sensitive documents they may have to disclose through Freedom of Information requests. C. Complaint letters from the Fraser Valley Regional District D. Special or hazardous wastes 10. Confronted with news TransLink had no power to punish fare evaders, Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom approved: A. Withholding of licences and insurance by ICBC B. Tasering of fare cheats by Transit Police C. Use of collection agencies D. Dumping offenders on Bowen Island
11. How many oil tankers would enter Burrard Inlet each year (up from about 60 now) if Kinder Morgan’s proposal to twin its Trans Mountain pipeline is approved? A. 150 B. 220 C. 300 D. 500 12. Surrey officials briefly considered using what method to bust dog walkers who don’t pick up after their pets? A. Live video surveillance in city parks combined with frequent patrols B. Snitch site where residents could post cellphone photos/ videos of offenders C. Development of DNA database of licensed dogs so excrement can be tested and dog owners fined 13. The federal government angered B.C. groups by moving to: A. Close the Kitsilano coast guard base B. Streamline and shorten environmental assessments for new oil pipelines C. Amend the Fisheries Act to downgrade protection for salmon habitat D. All of the above 14. Which project would NOT bring more tankers to Metro Vancouver? A. Enbridge’s Northern Gateway oil pipeline B. Kinder Morgan’s proposal to twin its Trans Mountain oil pipeline. C. A new jet fuel pipeline serving Vancouver International Airport D. Expansion of Chevron’s Burnaby refinery
No, this is not a landing pad for flying saucers. It’s a a tanker filling up with crude oil at Burnaby’s Westridge Terminal. Black Press photo 15: Which of the following did NOT alarm public health authorities: A. Deaths of young people who used ecstasy laced with PMMA B. Whooping cough outbreak in the Fraser Valley C. Recall of tainted beef from XL Foods plant in Alberta D. Salmon exposed to radiation from Japanese nuclear disaster 16: Which was NOT a target for protesters in 2012: A. Proposed B.C. oil pipelines and increased tanker exports B. Coal exports through Metro Vancouver C. Daily passage of U.S. oil tankers from Alaska to Washington refineries D. The Pacific Trails gas pipeline to Kitimat 17. Which was NOT raised by opponents as an alleged risk of B.C. Hydro’s smart meters: A. Total global video surveillance B. Defective human sperm and eggs C. Scanning brains for bank PIN numbers D. Sudden fondness for harmonized sales tax 18: BC Ferries considered this to reduce costs or boost revenue: A. Cutting North Coast run, now subsidized by $2,364.72 per car B. Reducing number of sailings with no passengers C. Putting video slot machines on board as Maritime ferries have D. Cutting Mill Bay ferry, which runs beside a Vancouver island highway 19. What effect is expected from Washington and Colorado legalizing marijuana? A: Revival of bankrupt Hostess Twinkies production under Chinese ownership B: A revenue decline for B.C.’s highest-value export crop C: Decline of anti-smart meter protests in the Kootenays D: Reduction of U.S. handguns smuggled into B.C. ANSWERS: 1-D; 2-A; 3-B; 4-B; 5-A; 6-C; 7-B; 8-C; 9-D; 10-A&C; 11-C; 12-C; 13-D; 14-A; 15-D; 16-C; 17-D; 18-B; 19-B
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A look at transportation issues and the Islands Trust JaCK ADELAAR maYOR
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s your mayor, I want to wish everyone on the Island a happy and prosperous New Year. I remain committed to the priorities set out in our strategic plan and as discussed in my mayor’s message last month. There are some issues that, while not appearing to be in our sights, are none the less of such a serious nature that they will require serious consideration by council in the near future. Our very existence as an island municipality is dependent on our ferry system. We have a very active Ferry Advisory Committee who has been very diligent in pointing out to BC Ferries that the Bowen Island run has no direct correlation to any other runs with the exception of the Sunshine Coast run. The question of overloads has been brought up by one of our committee members on numerous occasions and it is hoped that finally the ferry system is listening. On the topic of the other transportation issue on the island, Translink, councillor Morse and I will be meeting
with Translink officials in the middle of January. Ferries and bus transportation are, of course, closely linked and will have to be dealt with as a package in the future. Another matter deals with the Islands Trust. As a northern island in the Salish Sea we are but an afterthought in the deliberations of the Islands Trust. We have, over the past 12 years, sent $1,923,000 to the Islands Trust for which we have received zero services. We pay approximately 6 per cent taxes on island to the Island’s Trust for the privilege of belonging to this exclusive club. The Islands Trusts proposed budget for 2013 shows an increase of $30,000 for the Bowen Island share of its budget. For those of you keeping track, that is a 1 per cent increase in your property taxes. How do we, as council, bring this increase in taxes to the island taxpayers? I believe that there is no justification for this increase. So while we, as council, are committed to the central core of our aspirations set out in our strategic plan, there are plenty of issues waiting to be dealt with which will make the coming year on the island very interesting.
Mayor Jack Adelaar at the Snug Cafe.
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e enter 2013 with some troubling statistics: prices continue to decline on our homes, which take on average 15 months to sell. The population increased by only 40 people between 2006 and 2011. Many businesses continue to be marginal, struggling to survive in the off-season. And construction is down 40 per cent from 2011. A general decline in population growth, real estate values, and other economic indicators has become a difficult problem throughout the Islands Trust. Bowen, however, has a unique advantage: we are part of a metropolitan area of 2.3 million people, and at the same time we stand apart, as an island and a rural environment. This proximity and uniqueness gives us almost limitless opportunities for niche economic development. People pursue their interests and passions regardless of the economic climate; and in many respects Bowen presents an ideal setting and location for our mainland neighbours and others to be soothed, pampered, cloistered, educated, entertained, nourished, healed, enlightened, challenged and inspired. Aspects of this have been part of our history and
continue to this day; and if nurtured and enabled, can grow into a ‘quiet’ economy fueled by a customer who lives elsewhere, arrives for the best that is Bowen, leaves with memories and inspiration, and often returns year after year. If we can create this environment and the opportunity, it will attract businesses whose owners will buy homes, build premises, employ staff, retain existing island service providers, live here, shop here, work here, volunteer here, raise their families here, and become our neighbours. In the process of creating this refuge for learning, knowledge and inspiration, we would revive our real estate market, employ our contractors, stabilize our businesses, and create diverse opportunities for on-island employment, which leads to prosperity. Prosperity which is reliant on preserving our small, rural ambience and our natural environment. There are challenges. Businesses will need some certainty as to what they can operate and where (zoning and bylaw changes); that there is housing for staff; and that there are transportation options for their customers – challenges we need to address in any event. Challenges much diminished by the promise of what we can create. My wish for all is a happy, healthy – and prosperous – New Year.
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ne of my dreams is that we will see some substantive progress on the community centre issue in 2013 with the first positive step being the start of the fundraising campaign. When the community at large embraces the fundraising initiative, the reality and timing of “shovels in the ground” becomes increasingly closer. I also hope that we will finally see real, physical progress on the the first steps of a better ferry marshalling plan that will lead towards the development of a more pedestrian oriented Snug Cove and increased parking facilities away from Trunk Road. I look forward to the rezoning of the community surplus lands becoming a priority that will finally enable the sale of part of these lands, that in turn, will enable the development of affordable housing. I look forward to some positive, inexpensive, first steps of an economic development plan that will sig-
Cro Lucas lent a helping hand at the site clearing for the Bowen Island Community Centre. Susanne Martin file photo nal to visitors from off-island that we are, at least, planning to be “open for business” in the near future. Finally, I hope that 2013 will see the beginning of construction on Belterra, which will offer a novel community living style and the availability of nonmarket housing. Happy New Year!
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The way Snug Cove goes... WOLFGANG DUNTZ muNicipAL cOuNciLLOr
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he first year on council has gone by fast. Many necessary changes have been made, and staff and council are now ready to address the big issues. First and foremost is the future of Snug Cove, which will demand decisions about zoning, ferry marshalling, infrastructure, community facilities, etc. That may look like a tall order, but it is achievable with focus and determination. And we should not forget to give thanks to the high-quality contributions from consultants, planners, architects and volunteer committees who have left a tremendous wealth of first class work behind. There is not much left to do except to make decisions. And to express appreciation for all prior efforts – and that includes previous councils. Sometimes I am asked why Snug Cove is so high on council’s agenda in light of so many other pressing issues. That’s a valid question, and I hope my answer is equally valid. Snug Cove is the centre, heart, and soul of the island. It is the entrance, the way the community presents itself to the outside world. It defines our identity and shows our level of civic pride (or the absence of it). “The way Snug Cove goes – so goes the island.” That has been true since the Union Steamship holdings were subdivided in the 60s, which created new growth and new settlements in other parts of the island. Then, almost 20 years later, more great changes happened: the development of the Union Steamship Marina, the development of Cates Hill, Artisan Square, Village Square, Rivendell, Island Pacific School, Cates Hill Chapel, rental units, Tirna-nOg Theatre School. With that came young families, enthusiasm, home building, babies, new neighbours, new friendships. It is called “community building” for good reasons. But development does
more. It creates employment, new incomes, new property taxes, confidence. It builds trust and instills hope in the future – the kind of confidence and trust people are looking for when pondering whether Bowen is the place they want to call (or keep calling) home. “The way Snug Cove goes – so goes the island.” It should not come as a surprise why so little “goes” on the island lately. But that is no single complete answer and I am also aware of other pressing issues. Our seniors are not looked after the way they deserve. The same is true for our young families. It has not been sufficiently realized that both groups are essential to maintain a community worth calling “community.” That is a sad fact, and the results are starting to show. If we had paid more attention to the needs of young folks and seniors, then we would have realized that we are at risk of losing them both. But it is not too late. Community building includes a few basic rules worth following: “Do your best to retain and support what you’ve got (and that means people and the way they sustain themselves). Do not wait until they are gone. Make sure they are happy to stay.” What can we do towards that aim? For the older generation: Improve the provision of health services/medical care, and permit the development of suitable housing alternatives. For young families: Provide affordable child care, permit the development of affordable housing, and encourage a healthy local economy. How can that be done? Relatively easily by adding a small community health centre/clinic to the development of the coming community centre. And make it mandatory that all new developments include a certain percentage of affordable and alternative housing. Set an example by starting with the coming zoning for Snug Cove. “The way Snug Cove goes – so goes the island.” Happy New Year to all of you.
Promoting Health for Bowen Island in 2013
MP John Weston played Spot the Ball at the Snug Cafe in 2012. Susanne Martin file photo
Not politics but service JOHN WESTON m p, W e s t V A N c O u V e r - s u N s H i N e c O A s t - s e A t O s k y c O u N t r y
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s we reach the New Year, it’s our family tradition to pause and thank the many people in our lives for their contributions to our health and welfare. Contrary to common perception, most of what I do as member of parliament is not about politics; it’s about service. People who are dedicated to service won’t be surprised that my best work is not performed alone, but in the company of a dedicated and talented group of staff members and volunteers. One after another, these people demonstrate exemplary service, driven by our team’s professed mission and values. My staff deals directly with the people we serve, on citizenship and immigration matters; social security issues; veterans’ affairs; and other matters. Whether it’s an injustice suffered by a Canadian languishing in a foreign jail; parents locked in a bureaucratic struggle to adopt children overseas; or the scourge of drug addiction, my team members come to the plate time and again, working hard and getting results for the people we serve. Beyond our paid staff, our wonderful volunteers enable us to take on some of the larger projects that we initiate, such as events in the Chinese-, Farsi-, and Korean-language communities; National Health & Fitness Day; and Ride the Riding. We could never undertake such ambitious events relying only on the small team of people facilitated by our Parliamentary budget. As we start 2013, I thank my staff and volunteers who serve our constituents with gusto and help me understand daily why Canada is the best place on earth. My wife Donna, Shane, Jake, Mei Mei, my staff, volunteers and I wish you a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year!
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Expressing difference of opinion in a civil manner BRUCE RUSSELL B.I. GOLF CLUB
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am deeply grateful to have been asked to share my hopes and dreams for 2013. Having been blessed with an abundance of good family, friends, health, business associates and over all well being I feel qualified in saying, without good health the rest is considerably marginalized. While a half glass full kind of person, I would be blind to the realities of the world if I didn’t admit to a concern for the well being of mankind and express hope that the expression, “love thy neighbour,” was not just three simple words. Let’s demonstrate it! Closer to home, where I have been
an active part of turning a 77 year dream into a reality, I have hopes our difference of opinion on issues, which is healthy, could be more civil between differing parties, regardless of the outcome. While love thy neighbour may be pushing it in some instances, there is no need to be bitter and hateful. To those in our community and circle of friends who are not blessed with good health, I hope and dream there are better days ahead. My prayers and best wishes are with each of you for the ensuing year and always. And to those dear friends who are no longer with us may your souls rest in peace and our fond memories of you never fade. Happy New Year to all.
Year of successes for RCMP Cpl NANCY JOYCE BOWEN IsLANd RCMP
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fter leaving 2012 behind with fond memories, I look forward to a peaceful 2013. Our successes on Bowen Island have been largely due to community members helping out - block watch groups as our eyes and ears, auxiliary constables Larry Schmidt and Effron Esseiva at those times when our island population increases, the members of the community when we asked them to “Cram the Cruiser” in December to
support the food bank, and, of course, the Rotary Club of Bowen Island who ensured that everyone got a ride home through Operation Red Nose during the season. I look forward to resurrecting the speed watch program with a new set of volunteers, and continuing our partnership with the local schools, fire department and Bowen Island Municipal Council. It’s been a year of successes, and we, at the Bowen Island RCMP Detachment, look forward to continuing to work with and assist the residents of Bowen Island in 2013.
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PUBLIC NOTICE: 2011 BOWEN ISLAND MUNICIPALITY ANNUAL REPORT The 2011 Bowen Island Municipality Annual Municipal Report is available for public inspection at Bowen Island Municipal Hall, 981 Artisan Lane. The report is also available on the Municipality’s website at www.bimbc.ca. The 2011 Bowen Island Municipality Annual Municipal Report will be presented to the public at the regular Council meeting scheduled on Monday, January 14, 2013. Members of the public are invited to provide submissions and questions about the Annual Report at the meeting or in advance of the meeting, in writing, to bim@bimbc.ca. We look forward to seeing you on January 14, 2013.
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Bowen Island Fish Hatchery has received 210,000 chum eggs in 2012.
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he Bowen Island Fish & Wildlife Club (BIFWC) hopes for 2013 are related to community, education, volunteerism, and being supported by organizations focused on salmon enhancement and marine protection. Residents of the community of Bowen Island care deeply about the environment and our natural surroundings. One of the features of Bowen which connects us directly to nature is salmon and the many streams in which they grow and where they eventually return to spawn. The fall of 2012 saw the return of chum spawners for the first time in three years and there was a feeling of joy on Bowen. Because of strong chum returns, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) recently delivered 210,000 chum eggs which are now incubating in egg trays at the Terminal Creek Salmon Hatchery in Crippen Park. The eggs become fry and will be released into Bowen streams by April. Our hope is that salmon continue to return to Bowen streams in growing numbers. One of the activities we volunteers really enjoy is being present when parents with young children learn about salmon and our streams. Families are such a valuable component of growing communities. Our club works with all the schools on Bowen: Bowen Island Community School, Island Pacific School, and Island Discovery Learning Centre. Our hope is that we can continue to be reinvigorated by the enthusiasm of children.
Club members are all dedicated volunteers and the health of salmon in our hatchery and streams depends on their commitment. With the Pacific Streamkeepers Federation, we are sponsoring the Salmon Enhancement Program (SEP) Community Workshops 2013 over the Victoria Day long weekend in May. The venues will be the Bowen Island Community School (BICS), the BICS outdoor classroom, Terminal Creek, the salmon hatchery, and Crippen Park. This conference is an opportunity for DFO and the Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF) to thank all salmon hatchery and streamkeeper volunteers working throughout B.C. and the Yukon for their conservation efforts. There will be between 100 and 200 delegates and the objective is to source virtually all services locally. Our hope is that SEP delegates see Bowen at its best and that businesses in our community will benefit. The current mayor and council, as well as municipal staff, have offered strong support for our initiatives. As mentioned earlier, DFO and the PSF fund many of our activities and are key contributors to the SEP Community Workshops 2013. Metro Vancouver Parks has been tremendous to work with, whether we require assistance maintaining the hatchery or removing beaver dams so salmon can travel to their spawning beds. Our hope is that these organizations continue to recognize the importance of the Bowen salmon hatchery and streams, as well as our beaches and marine life throughout Howe Sound. On behalf of the BIFWC, we wish everyone all the best throughout 2013.
Thanks to an agreement with the BC Governement Job Creation Partnership, and to help celebrate our 25th Anniversary, the Bowen Island Arts Council (BIAC) is seeking candidates to the fill two 6-month positions, beginning as early as 14 January 2013. Candidates must be eligible for Employment Insurance (EI) benefits.
Events Coordinator Working with a number of partners and volunteer committees, an Events Coordinator will coordinate and manage a number of projects and activities, including musical and theatrical performances, visual and literary arts initiatives, community celebrations, and other special events. Requirements: • Training and education in arts, public relations, communications, design and marketing • Experience in production coordination, event organization • Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload • Advanced computer skills, including knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
Communications Officer Working with a number of partners and committees, a Communications Officer will help coordinate projects and events, including the History of Arts exhibit and presenation, a Bowen Anthology and an Arts & Cultural Directory. Requirements: • Training and education in arts, public relations, communications, design and marketing • Experience in creating displays or exhibits • Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Excel) • Ability to build positive relationships with others using effective interpersonal skills
For more information and to apply for these jobs, please contact Work BC Employment Service Centres: Jody Watt, Manager, North Shore, 604.988.3766, ext. 235 or Tara Ramsey, Empoyer Community Liaison, Squamish, 1.888.882.2238, ext 428. For a full Job Description of each position, please contact info@biac.ca.
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Jordan and Jill McLean, the new owners of the Tuscany Restaurant, are ready to welcome customers with old favourites and a few new ideas thrown into the mix. Joanne Raymont photo
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ordan McLean is not easily rattled. That is evident when he stays calm despite a mix-up in a delivery that will considerably shorten the time in which he has to pull together a big dinner. This quality is a plus in a profession where tempers are known to run high – the restaurant business. Jordan is the new owner of the Tuscany, together with his wife Jill, and the couple feels a strong sense of responsibility for Bowen Island as they are one of the largest employers with 30 to 40 staff members in the summer. “We’re employing and training young people and we’re teaching them more than the restaurant business – we also give them life and employment skills,” Jordan said, adding that he spends more waking hours with co-workers than with family so the bonds have to be strong and positive. Jordan joined the team at the Tuscany in May 2012 as front of house manager and has worked to build strong relationships with front of house and kitchen staff. He took over operation of the Tuscany last week and is busy setting up a structure and systems to be prepared for the busy summer season. In addition to experience in the food and hospitality industry (Jordan is a Red Seal Chef, has studied baking and butchery at the Pacific Institute
of Culinary Arts and has worked in a variety of restaurants), the McLeans bring a deep appreciation of Bowen to the job. Jill’s family on her mother’s and grandmother’s side are long-time Bowen Islanders. And Jordan grew up on an island, Grand Cayman, where he lived in a small town and witnessed the transformation from third to first world. The plan is to keep serving the Tuscany’s popular menu items and increasingly add new items on the specialty board. Jordan plans to record comments that help him build a menu that reflects islanders’ tastes. He also has a wealth of new ideas. One is for families to call ahead to have a pizza and a table ready when they arrive. “We also want to integrate more locally grown foods,” Jordan said. “We are in discussion with farmers who can supply them for the summer.” Tuscany Restaurant will also continue to display local art – starting with that of their own multitalented employees. Keeping his cool through minor mishaps has seen Jordan through a couple of incidents already, one of them involved a smoke-filled restaurant on the first night of independent operation. The pizza oven fan had broken and needed to be repaired. As soon as the next day, Tuscany was back on schedule to deliver pizza to the Bowen Island Community School.
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Sun run Clinic starts January 19
SKY talk features life of isaac Asimov
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s Cappy and I walked down the corridor toward his office at Boston University, I began to feel a bit intimidated– after all, I was about to have my first meeting with the great Isaac Asimov, who even in 1964 was dauntingly famous. I needn’t have worried because as soon as we got within earshot, the clatter of his portable typewriter stopped and he began one of his famous limericks (he wrote about a 1000 in his lifetime) – and Cap Weston and I almost doubled up with laughter. This was a very funny man.
Isaac Asimov, though most famous for his science fiction, actually wrote about 10 books of humor, mostly only suitable for men’s clubs where he was a very popular and very expensive after-dinner speaker. On Monday January 6, at 11 a.m., the subject of the talk at SKY will be the man who managed to write over 500 books in his lifetime. Joan Anastasiou will talk about Isaac Asimov’s literature and I will talk about his life and his science. Come one, come all to Bowen Court on Millers Road. Kip Anastasiou
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FRIDAY, JAN. 4 t :PVUI $FOUSF 6 to 10:30 p.m. Free food, free music - drop in. SATURDAY, JAN. 5 t $ISJTUNBT #JSE $PVOU Open to anyone keen on birds. Gettogether afterwards. Contact Pam Dicer at 9558 or bobandpam@shaw. ca. t 4OPXNBO 4DSBNCMF 11 a.m. Bowen Island Golf Club. BIGC members - $20, non-members - $40 (includes golf, prizes and lunch)
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he Bowen Island Community Choir recently delighted audiences with their Christmas concert on Saturday, December 8. Now, after a few weeks off, the choir is getting set to resume their weekly practices at Cates Hill Chapel beginning on Wednesday, January 9, at 7:15 p.m. The community choir is an open choir, that means that no auditions are required. If you love to sing, are willing to commit to a weekly practice schedule plus two extra Sunday afternoon practices per session, would like to participate in the annual Kiwanis Choral Music Festival in March and sing a fabulous concert in May, then please come and join us. The gifted Ellen Macintosh leads the choir and the island’s most popular accompanist Sheilagh Sparks keeps the group in time and in tune every week. This is a fun, long established group of singers who gather to make a joyful noise. Ellen Macintosh is an excellent teacher and has the patience of an angel. The Community Choir is a place to sing out if you are a seasoned singer, learn about music if you are just beginning and make new Bowen friends. The cost of the session is $80. This covers the time from January 9 to early TRANSPORTATION
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SUNDAY, JAN. 6 t X08 8PSTIJQ 5FBN Bowen Community Church music ensemble meets after 10 a.m. service at Bowen Court. For info, call 947-2063. MONDAY, JAN. 7 t /" .FFUJOH Open meeting, 7:15 p.m. Cates Hill Chapel. t 4FOJPST ,FFQJOH :PVOH 9 a.m. line dancing, 9:45 a.m. exercises, singing and refreshments, 11 a.m. Speakers Kip and Joan Anastasiou: Life and Work of Isaac Asimov. t *TMBOE 7JMMBHF 4POH$JSDMF 7 to 9 p.m. Bowen Court, call 2283 for info.
The Bowen Island Community Choir delighted audiences with a holiday program at its annual Christmas concert. Now a new session starts up again and new members are welcome to join. Peter Wing photo May. It is the best musical deal in town. It is also challenging and rewarding. The group is a soprano, alto, tenor, and bass choir and numbers around fifty singers. Traditionally, the smallest groups within the choir are the tenor and bass sections so if you are male and would like to
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sing, please come out and give it a try. You will be met with enthusiastic and open arms! The first practice and registration for the Spring session is Wednesday, January 9, at Cates Hill Chapel. Please come out and join in. All are welcome.
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WED., JAN. 9 t %SPQ JO LOJUUJOH 2 to 5 p.m. at Bowen Court with Pat Durrant. All levels welcome. t #PXFO *TMBOE $PNNVOJUZ $IPJS TUBSUT TFTTJPO Cates Hill Chapel, 7:15 p.m. New members welcome. t 8FJHIU 8BUDIFST Collins Hall. 6:15-7:15 p.m. Call 604-947-2880. t /FX CVSOJOH BOE TNPLF DPO USPM TUSBUFHJD GSBNFXPSL GPS UIF 4FB UP 4LZ )PXF 4PVOE BJSTIFE NFFUJOH Totem Hall Squamish, contact SSCAC executive director Kim Slater (604-698-7697 or seatoskycleanair@gmail.com) for more info. THURSDAY, JAN. 10 t %VQMJDBUF TUZMF CSJEHF 7 p.m. sharp. Bowen Court lounge. Call Irene at 2955. t :PVUI $FOUSF 4 to 6 p.m. Jam practice and free food. UPCOMING t (BMMFSZ BU "SUJTBO 4RVBSF closed, will re-open Friday, January 25, with Fibre Arts Exposition. t )PVTF DPODFSU GFBUVSJOH +PFM 'BGBSE BOE +PFM 4DIXBSU[ January 11 at 1567 Tunstall Boulevard, 7 p.m. $15. t 4VO 3VO $MJOJD TUBSUT January 19. To register, visit the Bowen Island Community Recreation office or call 604-947-2216 for more information.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT CREDITORS having claims against the estate of Janet Mae Swinton formerly of apt 407-4250 Fraser St, Vancouver BC V5V 4G2 Deceased are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executor Jon Evans Suite 1374-111 Lake Louise Dr Lake Louise Alberta T0L 1E0 on or before Jan 24th 2013 after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received
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ARTISAN SQUARE RENTAL Excellent store front location suitable for retail/studio or commercial use. 500 sq/ft. Available January 1. Call (604) 329 5643 ARTISAN SQUARE RENTAL Large commercial space. 1663 sq/ft, can be shared or subdivided. Available immed. Call (604) 329 5643
Cozy family friendly home for rent immediately. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, pleasant efficient kitchen and laundry. On bus route. An acre of property, steps from forest trails,. Room for a veg garden or chickens. Lots of storage, extra rooms for home office and workshop. No smoking, pet negotiable. $1580 / month (604)947-0944 FOR RENT
2 bdrm with ocean/mtn views. New suite, full furn. & equipped. Walking distance to ferry. $1600. Avail. Jan 01. long or short term 604-908-9112
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Found: sock rabbit with one arm. Delivered to Undercurrent before Christmas. We are hoping for a happy reunion. High end vintage upholstery since 1983 Dave McKay, certified upholsterer Island and West Van ref.’s, Cell 250295-1616 Bowen Island Upholstery.
LOST: IPhone 5, black in Otter box case, Snug Cove area, January 1, please call 604-985-5173 LOST: Village Baker’s Bench. Wood bench/counter top 4’x6’. Stored outside shop overnight while renovating. Someone may have thought it was unwanted? Please return 947-2869
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Real estate ofďŹ ce requires an unlicensed ofďŹ ce assistant If you consider yourself: - a highly organized self-starter, able to give attention to the smallest detail; - to have excellent computer & social media skills; - capable of efficiently managing operations of a busy office; - personable with excellent communication skills; - have the ability to work flexible office hours; -mobile with your own car; then this may be the position for you. If you are interested, please forward your resume: Box 254 Bowen Island,V0N 1G0 realestatebowenisland@gmail.com
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Taking the plunge 2013 Polar Bear Swim
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