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Undead goes live for Bowfest
Bowfest board chair talks about what’s in store for 2013.
Nutrition tips
Local nutritionists pass along their wisdom on eating well.
West meets East
Rip Van Finn combine fiddle, bagpipe with Eastern percussion.
Watch out for aggressive deer Don’t be fooled by those cute doe eyes DEBRA STRINGFELLOW CONTRIBUTING WRITER
This Deep Bay doe has been kicking people’s green waste bins into the ditch and ransacking garbage cans daily. Debra Stringfellow photo
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They can be cute and photogenic, they roam freely around the island and are a delight to watch for residents and visitors alike. And while we coexist with the deer population, make no mistake these animals are not free roaming pets, they are wild animals and a healthy respect for them is required in order to avoid aggressive situations like the one that happened to Bridget Knipe. “I came outside around 11 p.m. to see a doe kicking my garbage can across the front yard,” Knipe says. “I tried to chase her off but she just stared me down, completely unafraid and then charged at me. That’s when I got scared and called the police.” This Deep Bay doe has been kicking people’s green waste bins into the ditch and ransacking garbage cans daily. Knipe lives in a rental property which is not fenced, so she does whatever she can to protect herself against this aggressive deer, “she has broken lids and trashed my buckets so I have to keep my green waste bags in the freezer and only take them out 30 minutes before they come to pickup. “I also tuck my garbage can under my stairs the best I can, but this deer is relentless” says Knipe. Almost everybody at some point has had a deer in their front yard or their back yard and unless your property is well protected with a sixfoot fence you will find them in your garden destroying months of hard
work or gleaning through your compost. The deer on this island have become habituated and dependent on humans, they are opportunist and will take advantage of every situation they can. According to conservation officer David Cox, “At this time of year there is a lack of food for these animals so we see more deer entering into residential areas. We also have well-intended people feeding the deer to help them survive throughout the winter, so instead of them forging for their own food in areas more appropriate they are enticed to residential locales.” The main message Cox wants to get across to people is feeding the deer is not a good idea and for many reasons. “Putting out food for deer may attract other more aggressive animals such as bears or cougars,” Cox says. “Enticing deer into residential neighborhoods increases the likely hood of car accidents. “Ruminants have very delicate digestive systems and they cannot break down certain foods. If they are not feeling well or diseased due to an inappropriate diet they can become aggressive.” So what can people do when faced with an aggressive deer? Cox believes that prevention is the key—eliminate the attractants. “Whether its a deer, a bear, a cougar or a domesticated wolf dog, once an animal has located a food source its only natural for them to want to protect it, Cox says. continued, PAGE X
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Bus drivers and other unionized staff at Coast Mountain Bus Co. have struck a tentative three-year deal to secure labour peace on Metro Vancouver’s transit system. No details on pay increases have been released yet or how much that will add to the financial challenges facing cash-strapped TransLink. Canadian Auto Workers local 111 president Don MacLeod described it as a no-concessions contract in line with public sector wage guidelines, reached without job action. More than 4,700 drivers, mechanics, maintenance and SeaBus workers represented by two CAW union locals will be asked to ratify the contract in votes next Tuesday. The previous contract expired last March. The new agreement, if ratified, is to run until March 31, 2015. Union leaders are recommending acceptance. Bargaining took place against a backdrop of raging political debate over how to refinance TransLink and the release last year of two
audits of TransLink that gave separate prescriptions to improve efficiency. “There’s no doubt there were pressures on the table from all these audits and recommendations,” MacLeod said. “It seemed like everybody out there had some opinion on where the bargaining table should move.” Asked why union leaders didn’t opt to wait for a possible change of government after the May provincial election, MacLeod said there was momentum towards a deal and it made sense to conclude it. “That’s not the way we bargain,” he said, adding there’s no guarantee conditions would be more favourable, no matter which party forms the next government. “If we could get a deal done now, that’s what we were focused on and we managed to achieve that.” He said the union looks forward to focusing on how to push for solutions to reduce bus overcrowding, pass-ups and the lack of latenight bus service. TransLink officials could not be reached for comment.
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To all my clients, I am pleased to announce that effective December 17th, 2012 Bowen Island Insurance Agencies Ltd. was acquired by The Westland Insurance Group. For the past 20 years I have owned and operated ‘Bowen Island Insurance Agencies’ however the time has come for me to relinquish those ties and make time for myself. While you will continue to deal with the same great staff and receive the same personalized service you have come to expect from Bowen Island Insurance, this merger with Westland Insurance enables us to provide even more to our clients. By joining Westland, we will now have expanded capacity, broader underwriting capabilities, and most importantly, claims support unmatched in the industry. Westland Insurance was established in 1980 in Ladner, B.C. They have since grown to 59 locations, with offices in the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, Sunshine Coast, Victoria and the Interior of BC. Westland is considered a leader in the Property and Casualty insurance brokerage industry. The group’s primary focus is Home, Business, Boat and Auto insurance. I invite you to visit their website at www.westlandinsurance.com. I would like to sincerely thank each and every one of you for the trust and loyalty you have placed in me and my company for all this time and want you to know that these years have been a wonderful and fulfilling experience. My staff looks forward in continuing to serve all of your insurance needs. I will be at the office for a short period of time as the transition progresses so please feel free to contact me. Thanking you again, Christine Smith, AIIC President Bowen Island Insurance Agencies Ltd.
Deer have been knocking over garbage cans on the island.
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“If they see you as a threat to their food they can become protective over it. In the end we want to protect our wildlife but we also need to keep the public safe,” says Cox. Place garbage curb side the
day of and not the night before. Freezing green waste helps to cut down on odors. If you find yourself faced with an aggressive deer stay a safe distance away from it, you can send them an auditory message by banging pots and pans or blowing
an air horn to spook them away. To avoid conflict make sure you give them an option to escape safely so they don’t feel trapped. If you encounter an aggressive deer or have any issues with wild life you can report the incident 24/7 at 1-877-952-7277.
Correction In the article “Making Bowen more age-friendly” in the January 18 Undercurrent, the
correct amount of the contract awarded to United Way to examine ways to better provide
non-medical services to seniors living at home is actually $15 million.
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Zombies to be this year’s Bowfest theme A few changes in store for 2013 event SUSANNE MARTIN EDITOR
Watch out! At the end of this summer, the island will be inviting the attention of the undead as “Zombies” has been selected as the theme for the 2013 Bowfest. The popularity of zombies also inspires the topic for the emergency preparedness program in British Columbia and Yvonne McSkimming, chair of the Bowfest board, believes that the overlap will be beneficial for both initiatives. “Bowfest can help to promote preparedness,” she said. “And hopefully we can also attract some additional funding.” McSkimming is at the Bowen Island Community School kitchen and works steadily during the interview. On this Thursday, the tireless volunteer is preparing food for a school lunch as well as a Legion dinner. She has already baked a number of trays of chocolate chip cookies and scoops out perfect portions for two more. BICS, she believes, is the hub of the community and would serve as a gathering place in case disaster strikes. “We have to make sure that the [emergency preparedness] kits are up to snuff,” she says. “This is important.” The school lunch program is a good example of effective volunteerism, according to McSkimming. Together with the other Bowfest board members, she aims to run Bowfest more effectively. “At the school lunch, the parents come and volunteer,” she explained. “We’ll provide a nutritious lunch for the kids at a low cost to families. And at the end of the year, we have around $20,000 raised for needed school resources.” The popular end-of-sum-
“Zombies” has been selected as the theme for the 2013 Bowfest. mer festival should be similar, McSkimming believes, and generate more income. What is needed are shifts and improvements that can make a big difference for the operation of the island’s non-profit organizations and community groups. To achieve a bigger impact and greater financial success, the Bowfest board is proposing a few changes. One of the suggestions is to make a more coordinated effort. The Bowfest board envisions that the charities sign up and send in their volunteers to help with manning the gates, concession, displays etc.. and all the proceeds are divvied up between those involved in a fair manner.
“The ability for fundraising is becoming more and more limited and resources are depleted,” McSkimming says, adding that the availability of provincial and federal grants has already been diminishing over the last few years. “It’s about going back to Bowfest’s roots of engaging the community,” she said. “Instead of grappling and competing with one another, I want to see if we can coordinate and organize something that could provide a sustainable alternative.” “Charities need to think about sustainability to keep the foundation of their services intact,” suggests McSkimming, who is currently working on her PhD on volunteerism. “We have
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Food Bank.” She has heard that the festival is so successful that BC Ferries adds an additional run and is said to hold the ferry for festival goers at the end of the day. Growing the festival could take time but something that can be done right away is to limit expenses, McSkimming says. “One of the ways to cut costs is to see if the performers would donate their time,” she says, adding that this suggestion has not found a warm welcome in the performing arts and music community because artists get asked all the time to donate their services for free. Last year, the bill for paying Bowfest’s musical acts came to over $5,000. It was higher that the amount
of around $4,000 that was divided by six of the island’s non-profits that, in most cases, had sent volunteers who worked all day at the concessions stands and gates. McSkimming believes that island performers will rise to the challenge and support this important fundraiser. McSkimming, who is a performing artist herself, is not afraid to challenge the status quo. “I’m rocking the boat,” she laughs as she completes the last cookie sheet. But with her impressive record of volunteer service on the island, she brings the credentials and experience to pull it off. This year’s Bowfest is on Aug 24.
Places of Worship Welcome You BOWEN ISLAND UNITED CHURCH Rev. Shelagh MacKinnon
Service and Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Collins Hall Bookings: Helen Wallwork Minister of Music: Lynn Williams
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BOWEN ISLAND COMMUNITy CHURCH Pastor Clinton Neal 1070 Miller Road 604-947-0384 Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m.
ST. GERARD’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Mass: 10:30 a.m. Priest: Father James Comey
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The widening gap between rich and poor
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ore money is being earned by fewer people. According to Statistics Canada, 10.6 per cent of the country’s income is now earned by the top one per cent of those who filed tax returns in 2010. The median income for those top earners is almost 10 times higher than the median income for the remaining 99 per cent. This disparity between the haves and the rest of society was the fuel for last year’s Occupy movement that spread around the world from Wall Street. It is a component of the First Nations’ Idle No More protests to reclaim their portion of Canada’s enormous wealth of natural resources, pumped and excavated from lands that once belonged to them. The gap between rich and poor has fired protest and unrest for as long as there’s been currency. Just ask the French, who disposed their monarchy when the population could no longer afford bread because of onerous taxes. In fact, Canada’s not doing too badly
when it comes to dispersing income, ranking somewhere in the middle of the rest of the world. According to the Gini Index, a measure of income dispersion developed by an Italian statistician and sociologist in which a coefficient of zero means everyone has exactly the same income and one means all the wealth within a country is held by one person, Canada’s coefficient is .688. That’s lower than countries like Brazil (.784), the United States (.801) and Switzerland (.803). But it’s higher than the Netherlands (.650), Belgium (.662) and Germany (.667). The country with the most equal distribution of income in the world, according its Gini coefficient of .547, is Japan. Of course, all those statistics are meaningless the next time you check your bank statement. That’s the true measure of wealth distribution. Somehow, it’s never enough. —Black Press
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acey and I send our heartfelt thanks to the Bowen paramedics and volunteer firemen and Cpl. Nancy. Our dear Clinton passed away Saturday morning, January 2. We so appreciate their gentleness and compassion and for their dedication to helping us in that moment to the fullest extent. Thank you Lloyd Harding for being there and supporting us. Your presence was so comforting and grounding. Cpl. Nancy, your kindness and presence made a difficult time much easier to bear. Thank you for sitting with us. We are blessed and overwhelmed by the outpouring of love, care and help from our community. We can’t begin to express our gratitude and love for all of you. Laura and Lacey
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nergy Minister Rich Coleman advised Liberal MLA Gordon Hogg that individual home owners, who had not yet had a smart meter installed on their home, would not have to have one. BC Hydro may be contacting those “hold outs” one last time, and if you say “no” and do not consent —that is the end of it. You will not be “forced” into having one or be in fear of it being installed when you are not home. At what point in the history of British Columbia was Minister Coleman granted the authority to break his own law? Until the government, or for that matter the NDP, come clean and clearly state and commit to a promise to amend Section 17 of the Clean Energy Act their words are deliberately misleading and at best meaningless. I encourage everyone to stand up for our democratic principles and demand that this legislation be amended to reflect their “new and softer” approach. James G Smith, Nanaimo
Burns is indeed alive and well To the editor:
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can confirm at least the memory of Robbie Burns is alive and well on Bowen, at least at the Snug! My wife Dorene and I were two of the full house who celebrated Robbie’s birthday at a spectacular event on Friday, Jan. 25, which was co-hosted by Paul Ricketts and the Bowen Beer and Wine Cellar as well as the good folks at the Snug. The sampling and history of eight very fine single malt Scotches was very nicely complemented by the culinary excellence of William Hayes, who now quite likely may become more recognized and famous than his mother Joan and much loved father Piers “Blue” Hayes! As if the Scotch and incredible food was not good enough, the company was great as well. A great time was had by all the limit of which was not deterred by having to drive, after dinner so-to-speak, as the organizers arranged for a bus to get us all home. How civilized and responsible. We of course opted for an alternative ride and I thank Ron Strange for responding to Caroline Orr’s call at 10:30 p.m. to come and pick us up. I am pleased to advise he looked quite “natty” in his tartan pajamas. Again, our thanks to everyone involved in such a wonderful evening. Please sign us up for the birthday party next year. Bruce & Dorene Russell
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et’s get this out of the way right off the hop: there are no small parts, only small actors. I’m not sure who coined that, either the great Russian theatre artist Constantin Stanislavski or my agent, but the jist is that every role is important to the story and the actor’s ego doesn’t always acknowledge that. Having said that - some parts are bigger than others. I write from the set of a new CTV show called Motive. I play this garbage man who finds clues in a murder and goes to the police (and asks for a reward). It’s a fine part but in my trailer minutes ago I counted my lines and the number of words my character says; I’ve done this before and yes, it is the handiwork of a small actor... but I got 2 scenes, 14 lines and 67 words. I want more!!! We already shot one scene and I gave exec. producer Rob LaBelle (a West Van guy whose son Angus is a hockey defenceman in the mold of a young Kevin Bieksa) a script idea to make my garbage man a series regular. Garbage men are an underrepresented profession on TV shows and I think Rob was intrigued. He did walk away laughing, yes, but he didn’t say no. I’ve had smaller parts. My first camera gig was the role of a cave man and I said this: “Ugh!” In my next I played a bus driver and said newsroom@bowenislandundercurrent.com
this: “Transfer?” I weighted that line by creating a world for my character that included a breakup, piles and boredom; never saw it but it was surely the most angstfilled ‘transfer’ in the history of film. My best one-liner was “Get outta my way, folks, I gotta clean up some puke.” Didn’t bother with a character inner-world on that one. I’m in episode 11 of Motive and the series starts airing right after the Super Bowl on Sunday. The script is really good and, as in life, has humor sprinkled throughout and dialogue that sounds like humans do, not always the case with TV. It’s a crime drama that has a twist but won’t give it away. I’m working with series regulars Louis Ferreira and Kristin Lehman (and briefly Melanie Walden). When you’re on a show for a day or two the regulars can be key to your performance; if they are dismissive, like David Duchovny was when I did an X-Files in 1997, you have to work harder. If they’re supportive, like Lou and Kristin, who are each very good, it becomes SO much easier. The director is Charles Martin Smith, who as an actor was on American Graffiti, The Buddy Holly Story, The Untouchables, Never Cry Wolf and even episodes of stuff like Room 222 and Baretta. Charles works in Canada a lot and it’s awesome to be on his set. After the first scene I had lunch but squirreled away cherry pie for after I wrap because I don’t wanna be on the down side of a sugar rush. A knock on the trailer
door and a voice says “we’re back” (that’s set parlance for ‘get moving!’). Off for my close-up!!! Okay, didn’t take a notebook and it’s 3 hours later and I’m done. It was fun. Don’t know what close-ups I got because don’t pay attention to the camera, just stay busy doing the scene. That’s my philosophy: be and do; if you need to know about the camera – “it’s tight on you from the shoulder up” or “look left of the camera and then back to her” - the camera department or director tells you. I liked this moment I created: my garbage man went to drink coffee, which I quit when I quit smoking years ago and somehow that lead to me taking a sip and making like it tasted bad. I put it back down with a ‘yuck’ expression and timed it so a moment later I delivered my next line. I got it the same each take and hope it makes it to the final cut because it was a nice touch, a nice moment. Moments are cool in acting. You may have to impose them if they need a certain look or action or movement, but it’s best if they come organically, like the yucky coffee moment. That’s what you work to do, to be real and in the moment. The coolest stuff happens when you do that. Eating my cherry pie and thinking about how all the moments in a story add up to something that is, hopefully, real and compelling and that contains a dash of meaning. So to be symmetrical about it there really are no small parts, only small moments...which add up to something big. But I’d still like more lines!
Confusion swirls over reversal on mandatory smart meters JEFF NAGEL BLACK PRESS
A sudden switch in messaging by the government that previously mandatory wireless smart meters are now optional is under attack from the NDP, who call it a muddled ploy to neutralize the contentious issue ahead of the provincial election. NDP energy critic John Horgan is accusing the B.C. Liberals of punting the problem of converting the remaining 85,000 holdouts until after the May 14 vote to avoid inflaming political opposition during the campaign. “They want to reduce the amount of frustration they find in communities right across B.C.,” Horgan said. “If they had a plan, that would be one thing. But they don’t.” He said the move has only confused the public, adding MLA offices have been “swamped by concerned citizens who want answers.” Hydro officials this week indicated they’d only install the wireless smart meters if households consent. Energy Minister Rich Coleman first signalled that in an op-ed column and Liberal MLAs in South Surrey-White Rock and Kamloops have since echoed him. But it’s still unclear whether a permanent opt-out from smart meters is on offer for objectors who had always been told they’d eventually have to accept the devices. “We think it’s important to take some extra time to work with customers who still have concerns with getting a new meter,” BC Hydro spokesman Greg
Alexis said in an emailed statement. “In the meantime we will not install a new meter for these customers unless we have their permission.” For months, wireless meter opponents have posted notices and in some cases built cages or other structures around their old analog meters to keep Hydro contractors from converting them. But those who didn’t take such steps and now have a smart meter won’t be allowed to switch back. “We can’t remove a smart meter once it has been installed because they are now standard operating equipment like utility poles and power lines. Also, the old meters are being recycled and are no longer available,” Alexis said. He repeated the Crown corporation’s position that as Hydro reps speak to concerned customers individually, many eventually agree to take smart meters. Neither Coleman nor Hydro officials had agreed to Black Press requests for interviews to clarify the policy as of Thursday morning. “We have a minister who seems to have gone to ground and refuses to answer questions as to whether there is an opt-out program,” Horgan said. “I didn’t think you could get worse than the deployment of the HST as a policy but we might be close with this one.” Another area of uncertainty is what proportion of smart meters are required in a given area for BC Hydro’s smart grid to function effectively. More than 1.74 million smart meters have so far been installed province-wide, pointing to a penetration rate of at least 93 per cent, with a combination of holdouts and accepting customers still to go.
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Hackers could have obtained witness IDs, says B.C.’s auditor-general JEFF NAGEL BLACK PRESS
Serious security flaws uncovered in B.C.’s criminal justice computer system could have let gangsters hack into a gold mine of sensitive information they could use to intimidate witnesses or otherwise thwart prosecutions. The weaknesses in the JUSTIN case-tracking database were made public Jan. 24 by Auditor General John Doyle after a delay of several weeks at the province’s request to allow time to plug some of the holes. Doyle found there were inadequate controls in place to keep “motivated” criminal attackers from gaining sensitive information. Thousands of people, both government employees and contractors, had too easy access to information that should never fall into the wrong hands – such as witness contact information and details of police investigations, including what witnesses are expected to say when they testify. NDP justice critic Leonard Krog said the audit suggests organized crime figures could easily have gained information to help them
defeat court proceedings against them. Identities of police informants were just some of the information that was at risk, he said. “Fighting a criminal case against organized crime is warfare,” Krog said. “I think you have to assume this is just as serious as the Auditor General suggests and as serious as one could imagine.” Doyle also found there was “very little chance” government would ever discover any unauthorized access had happened or who the intruders were. Justice Minister Shirley Bond said the government is acting on the more than 100 recommendations and that significant security risks in JUSTIN have been addressed. “The ministry has tightened access to sensitive information, enhanced security controls, and put in place new monitoring capabilities,” she said, adding a project team is in place to work with the auditor to address remaining gaps. The government has blocked direct access from non-government computers, stepped up screening of contractors with access to JUSTIN and now requires use of more complex passwords. In 2008, a previous audit flagged weak controls in the corrections case management system. Doyle said those earlier recommendations should have spurred government to fix the justice case system years earlier.
Temporary Full-time Office Assistant Position Bowen Island Municipality seeks a qualified Office Assistant. The individual will be required to provide information and assistance in a courteous manner to the public on general matters relating to the Municipality, and perform reception and secretarial duties. As well the individual will provide assistance with agenda preparation, cashier duties and other administrative tasks as required. The applicant should have a strong administrative background, have excellent computer skills using MS Word and Excel, and have the ability to work with limited supervision. This is a temporary full-time position through June 30, 2013. Salary will be based on qualifications and experience. We thank all applicants, but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please submit your covering letter and resume via e-mail, fax or mail by Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. to: Lisa Wrinch, Deputy Corporate Officer Bowen Island Municipality 981 Artisan Lane Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G2 FAX: 604-947-0193 EMAIL: lwrinch@bimbc.ca WEBSITE: www.bimbc.ca F o r i n F o r m at i o n c a l l 6 0 4 - 9 4 7 - 4 2 5 5
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Artspacific Coop Gallery reopens Artspacific Coop Gallery has reopened with the addition of potter Catherine Epps and weaver Sheila Vetter. The gallery is very excited about them joining our gallery with their art and enthusiasm, especially since they are not represented in any other gallery on Bowen. It will be nice to add their talents to our collection of affordable and functional art. Jane
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Dunfield has also rejoined Artspacific after a successful sold out show at the Gallery@Artisan Square in September. She is busy painting and has a few pieces in the gallery now. The Gallery is open Thursday through Sunday 12-4 and by special appointment. See artspacificgallery.com for more information.
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Seasonal nutrion tips LISA MARIE Bhattacharya CONTRIBUTING WRITER
If you get more than a couple of colds per year, experience chronic or acute pain, have sore joints, regular headaches/migraines, experience frequent bowel fluctuations or consistent loose stools, have low energy (consistent low energy or regular low times of day), suffer from allergies or just don’t ‘feel quite right’ – your immune system needs some additional support! A few small changes can go a very long way when it comes to improving your health. Here is a comprehensive check-list of suggestions to get you started: Highest Immune boosting/cleansing/nourishing foods Add one of these food families into your diet regimen per week. By springtime you’ll notice better energy and more immune resistance. Take it step by step without overwhelming yourself or having too high expectations that may not be realistic. •Garlic/onions/chives •Broccoli/cabbages/Asian greens/kale/chard •Carotenoid-rich foods (think yellow/orange/ red); carrots, beets, sweet potatoes, bell peppers… •Probiotic-rich foods ie: real yogourt, miso, tempeh, natto, sauerkraut (no vinegar!) •Omega 3-rich foods; fatty fish (ie: salmon, halibut, herring, sardines and rainbow trout), flax, chia, salba, hemp seeds, walnuts. •Sprouted Foods; bean sprouts, alfalfa sprouts, pea shoots, tempeh… •Vegetables in general! emphasis on local/seasonal (frozen is okay) •Make sure some of your produce items are certified organic (ie: apples, berries, spinach, celery, bell peppers, grapes, peaches, nectarines, lettuce, cucumber, potatoes, green beans, kale) unless of course they are grown where you know they haven’t been sprayed or grown synthetically. How to eat:
So it’s not just about what you eat but, probably most importantly, how. If you take the time to buy and prepare healthy food and then wolf it down / watch tv / use your computer/ be on the run / stress about your day while eating - you’ll not get nearly the benefit than if you sat calmly and found some enjoyment in your meal. So relax, take 2-3 deep breaths before starting a meal, chew more slowly and let go of negative thoughts – your digestive and immune systems will thank you! This simple change in how you eat can be the single most effective and easiest thing you can do for improving your health (and often dramatically). Start with one meal/day and work your way up. Lifestyle: Exercise (ie: walk) daily, or every other day, for at least 20 minutes (tip: do hills and change your route from time to time) Take a few moments as often as you think of it and just breathe, deeply. Close your eyes, feel your breath and let out any tension with the exhale. Notice how much calmer you feel after doing this. Take a moment every day to look at the beauty around you. Avoid/Limit: •Refined sugar & salt •Refined flours & excess wheat •Processed fat; vegetable oils (except olive oil), margarines, anything hydrogenated. •Excess caffeine •Limit time on cordless/cell phones and computers (especially time-sucking stuff that isn’t fulfilling) •Unnecessary stress (TIP: List your daily priorities and omit anything that isn’t a high important or is too time-draining and not important). •For recipes, see page 9. Lisa Marie Bhattacharya RHN, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, lives and thrives on Bowen Island with her 5 year old son Oskar. She loves to feel good and help others do the same. It’s easier and more delicious than you think! See www.eatingitreal.blogspot. com for more info or call 604-714-4065.
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Recipes Garlic & Squash Soup
Feed your soul at tea time.
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Rest and reflection There’s more to what you eat, and there are other ways to feed ourselves than with nutritious food. This winter, find some time to feed your soul by curling up with a good book and a cup of herbal tea. Get inspired by learning something new, appreciating some of the smaller details of your
day, and being forgiving of yourself and others. Healing and gently nurturing our emotions is a valuable way to honour our health and well-being. Winter can be a wonderful time of rest and reflection... go gently and enjoy. —Leah Serna, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, FRESH Nutrition, www.freshnutrition.ca
Staying healthy and happy in the winter months “There is no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing.” - Sir Ranulph Fiennes Getting and staying healthy in the winter months can be a challenge, especially with that nasty flu bug sweeping through the lower mainland. Focusing on boosting your immune system is a great way to help keep you strong. How? Eat well, move your body everyday and get enough sleep. It’s a simple recipe but effective. Include antioxidant-rich foods in every meal, such as berries, brightly coloured vegetables and fruits, nuts and seeds. Participating in the ‘Meatless Monday’ trend helps us include more plant proteins and may be a simple way to lower saturated fat intake.
Movement lowers inflammation in the body and helps boost immune function. Find some way of moving your body each day such as brisk walking, taking a dance class or snow shoeing. Even standing while working on the computer or chatting on the phone helps keep us sitting less and move more. Aim for seven to eight hours of sleep each night. More for children. Sleep helps us become more resilient to stress and illness. Proper sleep habits (sometimes referred to as “sleep hygiene”) may also help us manage our weight as less sleep frequently leads to overeating. —Ellie Mackay M. Sc, RD, Clinical Dietitian
Serves 6 2 medium onions, peeled and chopped 16 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped coarsely 2 stalks organic celery, chopped 4 tbsp organic butter and/or cold-pressed olive oil 1.5 litres organic chicken/turkey or vegetable stock 2 medium potatoes, scrubbed and cubed Several sprigs of fresh thyme, tied together 1 teaspoon dried green peppercorns, crushed 3 yellow squash, trimmed and sliced (use whatever squash is available) Unrefined sea salt and pepper to taste Optional: serve with dollop of plain organic, non-homogenized yogourt. Sautee onions, garlic and celery gently in butter until soft. Add chicken stock and potatoes. Bring to a boil and add thyme and crushed peppercorns. Simmer covered until potatoes are tender. Add squash and simmer until soft. *Note if you are using a denser fall squash consider adding it with potatoes. Puree soup in a food processor or hand blender. If soup os too thick, add water. Season to taste. Serve with optional yogurt. Adapted by Lisa Marie Bhattacharya from Nourishing Traditions cookbook by Sally Fallon
Butternut Squash Mac ‘n Cheeze Ingredients: 1/2 butternut squash, peeled and chopped (yields: 3.5 cups raw) 3/4 cup raw cashews 1.5 cup non-dairy milk (I used unsweetened + unflavoured almond milk), or more to thin out 3 garlic cloves 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 tsp kosher salt, or to taste
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6-7 tbsp Nutritional yeast (provides the cheesy consistency) 1/2 tsp dijon mustard 1/2 tsp or a bit more of dried Italian seasoning 1/4-1/2 tsp Tumeric powder, optional (gives the orangey colour) Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1/4-1/2 tsp Paprika + more to season 3 tbsp olive oil Your pasta of choice (I used ~450 grams/4.5 cups dry penne for the casserole) + mix-ins Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350F and line a baking sheet. In a bowl, season chopped squash with some oil (~1 tsp) and kosher salt (couple pinches) and stir. Add to baking sheet and roast in oven for 40 minutes, flipping once half way through baking. 2. If making the baked casserole: Process 1 slice of bread + 1 tbsp Earth balance until crumbs form in a food processor. Set aside. If you plan on enjoying it straight from the pot you can skip this step. 3. Assemble your cheeze sauce ingredients (cashews, non-dairy milk, garlic, lemon, salt, nutritional yeast, pepper, mustard, seasonings, oil) and add just the cashews to food processor. Process until a fine crumb forms similar to corn meal. Now add in the rest of the cheese sauce ingredients and process until smooth. Leave the sauce in the processor as you will be adding the squash. 4. Cook your pasta according to package directions. When squash is finished roasting, add it to the food processor and blend it with the cheese sauce until smooth. Adjust to taste. The sauce will thicken up with time. If at any point the sauce becomes too thick, you can add a bit of milk to thin it out. 5. Drain and rinse pasta with cold water. Now add the pasta back into the same pot and add your desired amount of cheeze sauce on top. Stir well. Add in any desired mix-ins like peas or broccoli. You can either heat this up in the pot, or pour it into a casserole dish (I used a 4 cup dish), sprinkle on breadcrumbs + paprika, and bake it at 350 for about 20-25 minutes. The casserole will serve about 4 people if you use 450 grams dry macaroni or penne. Store any leftover sauce in the fridge and use within a few days.
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Bowen Court Co-Op to host open house DONALEEN SAUL CONTRIBUTING WRITER
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Kids travel free on BC Ferries for Family Day long weekend BC Ferries is providing free fare for all children 11 years of age and under travelling with their family during the new Family Day long weekend. This special promotion is available on all routes and is applicable Friday, Feb. 8 through Monday, Feb. 11. The offer is being provided to help reduce costs for families taking a ferry during the first-ever Family Day long weekend in B.C.
Family Day, B.C.’s newest provincial statutory holiday is on Monday, Feb. 11. It was approved by the legislature last year. B.C. joins Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Nova Scotia with similar statutory holidays in February. For schedule details and reservations, visit www.bcferries. com.
The Bowen Island Community Festival Association will be holding its Annual General Meeting Thursday Feb. 7 from 5pm to 7pm at BICS in the library. We invite all Bowen community members to join us to share your ideas about how we can make Bowfest even better and for those interested in joining the board to make your intentions known. 2013 will be Bowfest’s 38th birthday and we want to continue building on last year’s success while honouring community members such as Louise and David MacIntosh who are celebrating 25 years of participation in Bowfest. For additional information please contact Yvonne at ymuzak@telus.net or 604 726 5277
Island Pacific School Sylvie Deselliers Bursary
Quartet blends pipes and fiddle with Easter percussion
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Do You Love to Sing? Even if you think you can’t hold a tune, or you don’t want to perform
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IPS is therefore pleased to offer the Sylvie Deselliers Bursary, in the amount of $2,500, to an IPS applicant who is a Bowen Island resident. These funds are available in addition to the regular financial assistance program at the school.
Singing is good for the body, mind & spirit
A concert featuring a blend of fiddle, bagpipes, keyboards and Eastern-influenced percussion is being sponsored by the Bowen Island Arts Council at Tir-na-nOg Theatre, 585 Rivendell Drive, on Sunday, Feb. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Featured in the quartet will be fiddler Mike Sanyshyn, who was named the B.C. provincial fiddle champion four times, and he’ll be joined by percussionist and musicologist Curtis Andrews from Carbonear, Newfoundland. Andrews grew up with the music of Newfoundland but has more recently specialized in the rhythms of South India and Ghana, Africa. A third member of the band is bagpiper and keyboardist Joseph McDonald who has piped on Bowen many times over the years at weddings and funerals and more recently at the opening of the Bowen Island Golf Club’s new clubhouse. Craig McGregor, noted Vancouver session player rounds out the quartet on guitar. Tickets are $5 at www.RipVanFinn.com or $10 at the door. If you’re feeling even more adventurous, drummer Curtis Andrews is leading a trip to Ghana, Africa for three weeks of drum and dance study in a small African village this March 28, - April 18. More information is available at www. CurtisAndrews.ca
All Ages 8 to 108
Families who are interested should apply to the school in the near future, and make arrangements with Barb Bingham, our Operations Manager, to make a separate application for financial assistance (barb@go.islandpacific.org). Enrolment applications are being accepted now, and the deadline for financial assistance applications is Friday, March 15. Since opening its doors in 1995, Island Pacific School has always been committed to ensuring the broadest possible access to those who want to attend the school. We are grateful to Sylvie for enabling us to continue to fulfill that initial promise. URAGE · IN · CO TE
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Rip Van Finn brings bagpipes and fiddle to Tir-Na-Nog Theatre
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Sylvie Deselliers was a resident of Bowen Island for seven years. She was a vibrant personality who deeply loved the island and its community. Sadly, she passed away in 2011. As a measure of her commitment to the community, however, Sylvie left Island Pacific School a special gift to be used to support a student who would like to attend the school.
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Rip Van Finn performs alternative folk In a concert on Sunday, Feb. 10.
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Come as our guest for the first 2 weeks to try it out at no cost and no obligation.
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